An Earth observation company and ecommerce gift business have won this year’s Fast Track to Growth programme.
Pixalytics won the smaller company category, with House of Harris winning in the larger company category, at a final pitch event at Plymouth Science Park, the culmination of an intensive free business support programme for more than 20 Devon businesses.
Family-run manufacturing firm Tooltech Ltd, which is celebrating 21 years in business this month, has quadrupled its turnover and since it was established, thanks to support from NatWest.
The Plymouth-based firm was founded in 1997 after owner Mark Newcombe secured funding from NatWest to buy the business from Davey and Son – a firm he had worked with for more than 15 years.
The new ‘Vision Express at Tesco’ store in Plymouth has officially opened its doors, with a celebration led by a Mount Batten resident, who has spoken out about the need for people to prioritise their eye health after she was frighteningly close to losing the sight in both her eyes.
Victoria Randall, 26, had been experiencing poor vision for several weeks and, despite trying several...
THOUSANDS of women united against cancer on Sunday at the weekend by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at The Hoe in Plymouth.
Over 2,300 women of all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they took their place at the start line to help beat cancer sooner.
Now organisers of the 5k event are sending a heart-felt...
Staff at the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth were very excited to view some recent footage of a marine animal submitted for identification, with all characteristics suggesting it was an Orca (Orcinus orca) – one of the Toothed Whales called Odontocetes, and the largest species of dolphin.
As a charity dedicated to connecting us with our Oceans and having just held a national...
Burrington Estates New Homes Site Manager, Gary O’Gorman, has today been recognised by the NHBC (National House Building Council) with a Pride in the Job Award at Notre Dame, Plymouth.
Gary O’Gorman has been recognised for his outstanding quality service to the house building industry and been working on the Notre Dame development since work began. Notre Dame is a premium development...
Plans have been submitted for Central Park’s new Community Sports Hub and tennis courts.
Situated in the heart of the park on the site of current bowling pavilion, the hub will complement the current bowling greens as well as the refurbished sports plateau by adding changing rooms, accessible toilets and storage facilities; opening up the park to a wider range of outdoor sports....
The eighth Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Friday 22 June 2018.
BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from our colorectal, urological and gynaecological teams.
The event will take place at the Future Inn, Derriford and will include various talks by health specialists from University Hospitals...
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have reported a 7 per cent increase in the number of fraud offences recorded in England and Wales, compared to the previous year.
That’s more than 660,000 reports made to the intelligence bureau. But experts estimate that only 5 to 15 percent of all scams are reported, so the true number of fraud offences is likely to be considerably higher....
Having just completed a hugely successful 6-month tour of the US & Canada, smash hit rock & roll musical Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year by making a triumphant return to its original opening venue and spiritual home, Theatre Royal Plymouth. Buddy will open on Tuesday 3rd September 2019 and play for 1 week before embarking on a UK wide...
