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Private sector employment in the South West grew at the fastest pace in over two years in August, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Regional Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI®).

The South West PMI recorded its highest reading in four months after climbing to 54.3 in August, up from 54.0 in July. The rate of expansion was also slightly faster than the UK average (54.0). A PMI reading...

As part of the Fashion in the City event – between September 9 and 17 – students from City College Plymouth and staff from Stars Salon – will be offering a range of completely free beauty treatments.

From mini manicures to dry hair styling, make-up tips to beauty consultations, they will be on hand to make sure everyone who arrives turns heads when they leave.

The Beauty...

Seventeen-years-old is the age when our creativity peaks, according to a survey out today by BIC®, the leading stationery brand in Europe , similarly those in Plymouth think that their creativity also peaks at 17-years-old. After this, British adults let their creativity die with a staggering 63% of over 30s claiming their talents have fallen by the wayside.

However, of those surveyed...

A pioneering Round Britain sailing expedition will come to its end in Plymouth, back in Sutton Harbour where the boat set sail on 8th August.

The eXXpedition Round Britain sail this summer saw a diverse group of women sample the UK’s waters for plastic pollution and run awareness-raising events along the beautiful British coastline. The female crew members included scientists, students...