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Plymouth Science Park welcomes accomplished innovation leader as interim CEO

Plymouth Science Park has announced the appointment of Dave Hockton as its new Interim CEO.

Dave joins the Park with extensive experience in managing and developing technology parks, having previously led MIRA Technology Park in Leicestershire as a high-performing, award-winning site and top UK Enterprise Zone.

As an accomplished leader with a background in science and...

Bingo victory for Mollie

Residents from a St Budeaux care home had a great time at a special dementia-friendly fun day at The Anchorage pub in Plymstock.

Mollie Coyne, who was among the five residents of Butterfly Lodge who went on the outing, was especially delighted when she won the bingo.

Kelly Tennant, one of the activities co-ordinators who accompanied the group, said: “The pub provided a...

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Christmas fun for dementia home residents

Residents of a specialist dementia care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are keeping fully occupied with a sleigh-full of activities in the run-up to Christmas.

December got off to a great start at Butterfly Lodge with a bauble workshop and competition, producing a supply of new decorations to go on the Christmas tree, plus a wreath-making workshop which provided lots of eye-catching...

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes the NHS Peninsula Clinical Genetics service

The NHS Peninsula Clinical Genetics service for Plymouth is the most recent organisation making the move to Plymouth Science Park . Part of the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, the Genetics service covers Devon and Cornwall and provides medical genetics assessment and support to a population of around 1.7 million people.

They support patients from all hospital departments,...

Plymouth care facility recognised with prestigious award

The Kanner Project in Plymouth has been named ‘Care Home of the Year’ at the Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall.

The Kanner Project, a Modus Care home, provides specialist residential care for up to five residents with complex needs including those with autistic spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

The Outstanding Care Awards for...

The itch to switch revealed: 2 in 3 people in Plymouth would pick a different career if they could choose again

As the nation returns to work this New Year, January continues to prove a popular time for considering career resolutions, as new research released today shows that over a third (37%) of people in Plymouth would be looking to achieve something that makes them happier if they were to change their current career.

The study shows that nearly two-thirds (62%) of people in Plymouth would...

Plympton Bike Nights

There was a great turnout for the first Plympton Bike Nights at Plymouth Harley-Davidson and Triumph Plymouth and a nice lot of donations for Woodside Animal Welfare Trust and Jeremiah's Journey local charities.

Check back later for more pictures and details of the charity collection total.

Special thanks to all the volunteer marshals from Plymouth Chapter UK.

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Plymouth based construction consultants celebrate 70th anniversary at two platinum events

Long-established Chartered Quantity Surveyors, formerly known as Gates Construction Consultants, with offices in Plymouth, Barnstaple, and Bristol, rebranded in 2017 as ‘Gates Consultants’ with a new logo and website. Originally established in 1947 by John W Gates in Bridgwater, the practice has evolved to provide a wide range of professional services within the construction industry.

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SW construction consultants celebrate 70th anniversary with new look

Long-established Chartered Quantity Surveyors, formerly known as Gates Construction Consultants, has rebranded as ‘Gates Consultants’ with a new logo and website. Originally established in 1947 by John W Gates in Bridgwater, the practice is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and over that time has evolved to provide a wide range of professional services within the construction industry....

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Skyrocketing Costs of Responsible Recycling: How Plymouth's Skip Hire Industry is Adapting

The cost of responsible recycling has been on the rise in recent years, putting pressure on local waste management companies and posing a challenge for residents and businesses who aim to dispose of their waste in an environmentally responsible manner. But, with the rise of these costs, local skip hire companies in Plymouth are finding new ways to keep up and continue providing affordable,...