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Plymouth businessman crowned UK's ‘Champagne & Sparkling Specialist Retailer of the Year’

A businessman from Plymouth is popping open the fizz this week after his company was crowned the UK's ‘Champagne & Sparkling Specialist Retailer of the Year’, just two years since the company was launched.

Daniel Blatchford, 38, who attended Hele's School in Plympton and the University of the West of England in Bristol, launched Sip Champagnes with his business partner, Peter...

Plymouth to enjoy economic boost of over £420m from CityFibre’s full fibre rollout

A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has identified that Plymouth stands to be a huge beneficiary from the rollout of future-proof full fibre infrastructure which is now well underway across the city.

The study by the consultancy Hatch, ( Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network ), estimates that, over...

Cutting the Red Ribbon at Retain Limited

On Friday 23 September 2022, Retain Limited group of companies held a grand opening day for their office based at Forresters Business Park inPlymouth.

The three-in-one contractor has experts in industrial and commercial roofing, scaffolding installation, safety netting and access solutions, and roof-mounted solar PV design and fixtures. The group of companies found a unique space in...

Free support for South West businesses to boost resilience

As the cost of living crisis continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to make the most of available support to boost their resilience.

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help...

Plymouth’s new high-tech eye health clinic is helping the NHS

Dame Mary Perkins, Specsavers co-founder, and Plymouth Deputy Mayor Cllr Chris Penberthy were among invited guests at a grand opening of the city’s Newmedica eye clinic.

Visitors at the ribbon-cutting event heard that staff at the state-of-the-art Derriford centre were already working alongside the NHS to assist with its waiting lists.

Dame Mary Perkins, who cut the ribbon...

South West transplant patients take home medals at British Transplant Games

A team of transplant patients from the South West were successful in bringing home a number of medals from the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, held in Leeds at the end of July 2022.

The flagship event for the charity, Transplant Sport, sees teams from hospitals across the UK come together in a four day festival of sport and life. The event attracts around 2,500 transplant...

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for...

Build the perfect experience at Devon's iconic waterside destination - Royal William Yard

Enjoy a day of discovery or a memorable staycation full of experiences, with the launch of a new online ‘itinerary builder’ to help inspire your next visit to iconic waterside community, Royal William Yard.

The much-loved destination offers much to see and do, with its mix of bustling restaurants, bars, shops, wellbeing offering, water sports, and even its own marina – all sitting...

Andy Ford Back in the Saddle tour

Andy Ford brings his Back in the Saddle tour to Devon

The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.

He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.

Andy...

Celebrate National Cinema Day at The Barcode with £3 tickets

Visitors to Drake Circus’ The Barcode will be able to watch the latest blockbusters at Cineworld for just £3 this Saturday (3rd September).

The reduced-price tickets – which are available for all ages, all day – are on offer to celebrate National Cinema Day, an initiative from Cinema First to celebrate the big screen experience.

Visitors will be able to choose from a whole host...

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