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Devon triumphs at Venus Awards National Finals

The National Venus Awards, now in its third year, celebrated the success of its National winners for 2016 with regional winners, Associate, Regional and National Sponsors, guests and supporters in the beautiful surroundings of the Hampshire-based Hand-Picked Audley Woods Hotel on Thursday 7th July 2016.

The Venus Awards National Finals saw 70 regional winners compete in their...

Ping! returns to Plymouth

It’s ‘game on’ again in Plymouth this summer, with Datto Ping! serving up another fantastic festival of free ping pong until 21 August.

This year’s event will boast a record number of tables, bats and balls bouncing into 27 sites around Plymouth, from parks and shopping centres to the Armada Way piazza and Royal William Yard.

Ping! Plymouth is being delivered by Table Tennis...

Staff at Derriford Hospital receive formal recognition

Dedicated staff in the Endoscopy unit at Derriford Hospital have received a formal recognition from the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on GI Endoscopy.

The unit is the largest in the South West, and perform more than 14,000 procedures a year.

The JAG accreditation ensure quality and safety of patient care by maintaining standards.

Sister Mel Gandy, Manager of the Unit, said...

New Lion Brewery and The Venus Company collaborate to create Venus Ale

Community craft brewery, New Lion Brewery and passionate environmental and West Country food champion, The Venus Company have joined forces to create a new bitter, Venus Ale. Produced using a complex seven malt grist which imparts a warm golden brown colour, Venus Ale is a balanced and extremely drinkable modern session bitter. This delightful and refreshing ale is exclusively available to...

Public urged not to approach escaped lynx

Police are reminding members of the public not to approach the lynx which escaped from Dartmoor Zoological Park last week, nor to be tempted to look for it on the moor.

A police spokesperson said: “Following several credible sightings of the lynx since it escaped, park staff are confident enough to put into place a humane capture plan concentrating on one area of Dartmoor.

“Any...

Plymouth Science Park hosts free Women in Business Networking workshop

Plymouth Science Park is to host the city’s second, free, Women in Business Networking workshop.

The workshops are carried out by members of the Plymouth network group which attracts 120 businesses each month to its meeting at The Treasury in the city centre. It was founded in January of this year.

Plymouth Science Park hosts the workshop events in one of its conference suites...

Appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Plymouth

Police are investigating a sexual assault on a woman which took place in Longbridge Road in the area of Marsh Close in Plymouth on 6th July at around 10.15pm.

The victim, a woman in her 20’s, is being supported by specialist officers.

Police would like to speak to a man who may hold important information about the assault. He is described as white, approximately 5’11” tall and...

Plymouth identified as one of the retail success stories of SW

Plymouth has been identified as one of the success stories of the South West in adapting to the changing demands of modern consumers.

The town is one of just three out of 36 key locations in the region to enjoy retail rental growth during the 12 months to April 2016, according to the latest Midsummer Retail Report (MSRR) from real estate advisor Colliers International.

This...

Kick start your summer at Wembury Beach

National Trust’s Wembury Beach will be host to lots of family activities to start off the summer holidays.

On 23 July from 10am to 3pm families can come down to Wembury Beach and take part in a variety of activities such as rock pool rambling, flying a kite, or trying stream dipping.

The beach is only a 15 minute drive or short bus ride from the city centre.

The Marine...

SW business owners use search engines for advice

The Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) has found that 14% of small business owners in the south west use internet search engines as their main source of business advice.

ATT's research was to find out what owners think when it comes to running their business.

The survey asked business owners where they go to for information and support to help them run their...

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