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The number of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon has increased slightly for the second month in a row.

During December 2013, the number of people claiming JSA increased by 88 claimants (1.3%) and now stands at 6,667.

Although this contrasts with the national trend, which has seen a decrease, the JSA claimant rate in Devon stands at 1.5% of the working age population...

A week-long celebration of Chinese culture and commerce will take place at Plymouth University as the city heralds in the Chinese New Year.

From a business networking event to a gala dinner, there will be a range of festivities open to the whole community taking place from January 27-31.

A marquee in the Rolle Plaza, on the University’s city centre campus, will be the venue for...

Plymouth City Council is looking to protect school crossing patrols in the city from the impact of Government budget cuts by asking schools to take more responsibility for them.

The patrols are not under threat as the alarmist headline in today's Herald suggests.

The Council is facing a £65m shortfall over three years as Government funding continues to be reduced and demand for...

Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four and five star self catering holiday homes, has responded to increased customer demand for properties in Plymouth and the South Hams with the appointment of Nicole Roe as Portfolio Development Manager for the area.

Nicole, who has over 9 years’ experience in management and sales, will be working closely with owners in the...