Large proportion of those in the South West fail to be ‘on the money’ when it comes to who’s who on bank notes
They are some of the most important and “noteworthy” figures in British history.
But according to a new survey, over three in five people living in the South West (62%) admit they struggle identify the famous faces who appear on our banknotes.
GT Motorcycles has generously donated more than £300 to the Gold Dust Appeal with the money raising continuing via a collecting tin in their Legends Café.
The Plymouth-based company made the decision to support Gold Dust thanks to café manageress Margaret Gregory. Margaret, whose eight-year-old granddaughter Charleigh-Mae was treated for leukaemia at Derriford, said she wanted to...
Plymouth City Council is launching an awareness campaign to remind people to inform them of any changes in circumstances for housing benefits.
The ‘It’s great to be up to date’ campaign - which has been grant funded by the Department of Work and Pensions - aims to encourage more people to come forward and tell the Council about important life changes.
Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3000.
Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1000 and Action Grants up to £3000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.
A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals barbecues are burning a hole in resident’s pockets. Between hosting and attending barbecues during the summer months, residents in the South West will spend an average of £520 on everything from burger buns to corn on the cob.
On average, the majority of residents in the South West will host four barbecues throughout the summer,...
More than half (56%) of UK adults polled in a recent survey admit that they don’t have a monthly finance budget that they stick to.
Speaking to 2,000 UK adults, the survey by Baines & Ernst captured a snapshot of the UK’s financial management issues ahead of the end of the financial year.
The figures released showed startling results, with 17% of those polled admitting...
The England Illegal Money Lending Team will be at sites in Plymouth all week, working in partnership with Plymouth City Council. The Council recently launched its ‘Say no to Fishy Finance’ campaign in partnership with the National Marine Aquarium and the national team.
The visit to Plymouth forms part of the national team’s month of action on ‘Young People and Money.’
Just under £53 million pounds has already been invested in improving the quality of Plymouth’s schools and over the next 2 years another £3.3 million is set to be spent.
As the Council continues to drive forward growth in the city it’s essential the standard of school facilities is improved to keep up with the growing population, the investment in schools has not only been able to...
New research reveals that that one in six people in Britain have kept secrets from their loved ones by hiding or lying about rent or mortgage troubles.
Research from Shelter and YouGov paints a picture of a nation of ‘secret strugglers’ who are keeping housing worries from their partners and families. People reported secretly taking out loans, selling items such as jewellery, and even...
Thousands of rent or mortgage payers across the South West might be facing a not-so-happy new year, as new research reveals one in nine are worried they will be unable to make payments this January.
Research from Shelter and YouGov paints a bleak picture for many this winter, with 65% of rent or mortgage payers in the South West revealing they are already struggling to keep up with...
