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Scores sign up to free advice event for small businesses

A host of agencies and organisations have signed up to take part in a free advice and information evening aimed at supporting small businesses.

The event aims to provide start-ups and existing traders with advice on everything from tax and legal issues right through to loans, fire regulations and apprenticeships.

It has been jointly organised by the Plymouth branch and Devon...

Local people must lobby for more housing says NHF

Local people must say ‘Yes to Homes’ to repair the South West housing market according to a report by the National Housing Federation (NHF).

The report by the NHF, an industry body which represents the providers of affordable housing in the UK, claims that a shortage of affordable homes resulting in rising house prices means that the South West housing market is now at ‘breaking point...