South West independent accountancy firm Thomas Westcott has announced a merger with one of Plymouth's leading firms of chartered accountants and taxation advisers, Parkhurst Hill.
The merger sees Thomas Westcott's Plymouth-based staff move from the firm's Queen Anne Terrace location to Parkhurst Hill's offices in Plym House, Marsh Mills, bringing total headcount there to 35 including...
As mums across the country celebrated Mother's Day with their loved ones at the weekend, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe were caring for one very special doggy mum and her four six-week-old puppies as they prepare to find loving new homes.
Devoted mum six-year-old Bichon Frise Millie came to Dogs Trust earlier this year when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. During a...
More than 500 people attended a special launch event to mark the move by two of Plymouth's leading independent trade brands, MST and Parkins, into their new expanded premises.
The move to Mill Close on the Lee Mill Industrial Estate has seen Parkins, a supplier of tools and equipment to general light industrial businesses, and sister company, agricultural and ground care machinery...
The latest group of newly qualified social workers from Plymouth City Council Children’s Services, have been presented with certificates of completion by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Dr John Mahony, at a special ceremony. The certificates mark the successful completion of the social workers’ assessed and supported first year in practice.
The first of three new community orchards have been planted in Honicknowle.
When fully matured the orchards will offer open green spaces for people to enjoy, as well as free fruit to pick. They will also feature a beautiful wildflower meadow within the orchard.
Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “We’re absolutely passionate about making sure...
Plymouth University academics have published a paper detailing the historical importance of the city’s waters and their continuing impact on science, travel and ecology.
Dr Antony Knights, Lecturer in Marine Ecology and lead author, described Plymouth as a ‘hub for marine and maritime science’ in his joint paper Plymouth – A World Harbour through the ages. The study details how the...
A school expansion project totalling £1.8m has just been completed at Holy Cross Primary School in St Judes.
The City Council identified Holy Cross as an ideal candidate to receive government basic need funding in order for it to grow and provide needed much needed additional places to cope with an increase in demand. Holy Cross will now have an annual intake of 45 and, over time, will...
Young people across the UK will to continue to benefit from lower bus fares after Stagecoach extended a national offer.
Following the successful introduction of a £2 Dayrider ticket for under 19s, the offer has been extended for a further six weeks to allow young people to benefit over the Easter period. More than 300,000 tickets offering unlimited travel within local regions were sold...
Plymouth University has launched a collaboration with Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre to offer outstanding learning opportunities to students and wounded serving and veteran forces personnel.
The collaboration, which officially began last week, will see the University offer academic, social and creative prospects for centre users, while selected students will have the chance...
