A housing association has boosted the number of female trades in its workforce as part of a campaign designed to attract more women into practical careers.
LiveWest appointed 26 apprentices, trainees and improvers last year and seven of those were female which represents 27% of the new arrivals.
It means the social housing provider now has 16 females working across its 420-...
Thousands of employers are safeguarding their businesses through clear skills agendas and Apprenticeships. Read on to find out why you should consider the same for your business, writes City College Plymouth.
Log on to any news or business site and there is a strong possibility you will encounter the R word: recession. Whilst there is still some uncertainty as to whether the UK will...
After an epic and well documented 50-year career, that has seen them rise to the pinnacle of rock ‘n’ roll legends status, KISS have announced their FINAL ever UK shows. The iconic band will be starting their farewell tour with a visit to the South West for the first time ever, with an outdoor show at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park Stadium on Saturday 3rd June .
Plymouth businesses are flying the flag for the city’s sustainability mission, celebrating fresh success with more Green Tourism awards.
A further four businesses have been recognised for their commitment to the initiative – a partnership between Green Tourism and Destination Plymouth – which supports Plymouth’s position as a leader in sustainable tourism and helps businesses across...
Plymouth is aiming to welcome an influx of French visitors this year through an initiative with Brittany Ferries, showcasing the city as a go-to destination.
The partnership will promote the benefits of cross-channel sailing to reach the spectacular coastline and surroundings of Britain’s Ocean City.
Travellers from France can reach Plymouth in as little as 6 hours on a...
Plymouth opticians are reminding people about the eye-health services they provide on behalf of the NHS which can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital Emergency Department.
High street optometrists form part of primary care by being the first point of contact for a range of sudden onset eye conditions or concerns, in the same way that GPs cover broader aspects of health....
Plymouth’s 'Champagne Retailer of the Year’ has revealed his top selection of bottles for romantic couples to pair with food this Valentine’s Day - 14th February.
Daniel Blatchford, 38, who attended Hele's School in Plympton, was recently crowned the UK's ‘Champagne Retailer of the Year’ (Decanter World Wine Awards), just two years after launching the company with his business...
Kaspa’s Desserts has opened its new branch at Drake Circus’ The Barcode.
Located on the lower ground of The Barcode, the popular desserts chain will offer a selection of ice creams, gelato, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes.
To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream of their favourite flavour by following this link and downloading...
A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.
Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...
Matthew Jeffery has been named Drake Circus’ Christmas Community Hero after going the extra mile last year to raise money for charity despite a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in July 2020.
Nominated by his girlfriend Sabrina Turner, keen runner, Matthew refused to let the devastating news about his health keep him from his hobby. What’s more, he set out to raise as much money as possible...
