Plymouth

From kitchen table to £21m turnover in 10 years

Plymouth-based company Sphere Solutions Ltd may not be a household name, but that looks all set to change in the next few months.

Finally coming out of the shadows, founders James Hughes and James Parsons organised a lavish 24-hour celebration in The Vale Resort (Hensol) for every single member of staff to mark Sphere’s tenth birthday.

Started by Hughes in 2005, Sphere...

Comedy Club @ St Mellion

Three live stand up comedians perform at St Mellion International resorts First annual comedy club on Friday 10th July 2015.

Ticket price includes the entertainment and bar snacks.

Only £10 per ticket (Group discounts apply) to book your tickets call 01579 351351 or visit www.st-mellion.co.uk/comedy

Housebuilder to expand land portfolio

A family-run housebuilder is accelerating its land acquisition programme to enable it to expand its output of quality new homes after securing a £15million facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Cavanna Homes operates across the South West region, but its current sites are concentrated in desirable locations along the South Devon coast at Plymouth, Orestone, Dartington, Paignton...

Are you scam aware?

Trading Standards officers are calling on residents in Plymouth to expose scams and help stop more people from falling prey to clever cons that fleece them of thousands of pounds.

Scams Awareness Month launches on 1 July and will be highlighting how scams continue to flourish when people stay silent.

Figures show that less than five per cent of victims report scams to the...

Volunteers wanted for fireworks extravaganza

Parkinson’s UK is calling out for volunteers from across the South West, to ensure a fireworks display goes off with a bang.

The charity is asking for local people to volunteer for a couple of hours to sell official programmes and collect donations, at the Annual British Fireworks Championship in Plymouth on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August.

The event, which takes place at...

Prove you live in Plymouth to use city's tips

People bringing waste and recycling to Plymouth’s tips from this week will have to prove they live in the city before being allowed on site.

From Wednesday 1 July staff at Chelson Meadow and Weston Mill Household Waste and Recycling Centres will be asking all those who use the sites for a photo-ID, for example, driving licence, armed forces ID – any photo ID with a Plymouth address...

Housing regeneration project moves a step closer

New improved homes, more jobs and training are in the pipeline as the third phase of a major £168million housing regeneration project moves a step closer.

When complete, the North Prospect development, a joint project between Plymouth Community Homes and Plymouth City Council, will see up to 1,100 new homes being built and 300 homes refurbished to meet a higher standard. Phase 1 is now...

Plymouth hosts Criminology Conference

Plymouth University is preparing to host the annual conference of the British Society of Criminology.

More than 250 of the world’s foremost thinkers in the fields of criminology and criminal justice will be attending the event from June 30 to July 3.

It will include keynote addresses by leading academics from the UK, United States and Australia, as well as workshops and...

Power ahead with Milwaukee

Serious about power tools? Love Superbikes? Well get down to Plymouth’s Plumb and Parts Center on Friday 3 July for some action with Milwaukee.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Milwaukee spider-dome, where experts will be demonstrating the latest range of cordless tools and accessories. You’ll also get the chance to have a go.

If you pick-up a Milwaukee bargain on the day you’ll...

Plymouth fast food restaurant gets high-tech investment boost

Plymouth’s high street has been given a significant investment boost with the bold transformation of the McDonald’s restaurant.

Situated at the top of New George Street, the restaurant, which first opened in 1997, has been given a high-tech makeover to feature new self-service kiosks and digital menu boards.

The redesign also includes McDonald’s signature style with a bright,...

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