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British Red Cross opens first textile recycling warehouse in Plymouth

The British Red Cross in Devon has opened a new warehouse in Honicknowle, Plymouth, to process the tonnes of donations it receives from textile banks located in Tesco car parks throughout Devon and Cornwall.

This is the first warehouse the charity has opened in the UK specifically to sort stock from the recycling bins.

Tesco has hosted the textile banks in car parks since 2007...

Europe key market despite Brexit, say SW business owners

More than 70 per cent of region's exporters looking to Europe to fund growth, according to Thomas Westcott survey

Despite the looming prospect of Brexit the overwhelming majority of businesses in the South West looking to export are eyeing Europe as part of their 2017 expansion plans.

That's one of the headline findings of a far-reaching survey into South West businesses'...

IT Specialist Company Relocates to Plymouth Science Park

Keeping your computers and digital information in tip top order is crucial for any business and a newcomer to Plymouth Science Park will be waving its magic wand to improve the technological outlook for local firms in 2017.

Info-plane’s relocation will allow its business to expand further as its Managing Director, Marcus Windle, works with a team of Devon based experts to assist local...

New Director of Public Health confirmed for Plymouth

A new Director of Public Health has been announced for Plymouth City Council.

Dr Ruth Harrell, who was previously acting as interim Director, has now been confirmed as the new Director.

Ruth has worked in Plymouth as a Consultant in Public Health for two and a half years, leading on disease prevention and health protection, before she was appointed as Interim Director of Public...

Junction improvements planned for Plymouth Road

Plymouth City Council has approved work to upgrade junctions and reduce congestion along Plymouth Road in Plympton later this year.

The Eastern Corridor Junction Improvement Programme will see more modern and efficient signals installed, along with capacity improvements and upgraded pedestrian and cyclist facilities.

The first phase of the project will extend the right-turn...

Study explores vets' attitudes towards treatment of wild animals

Veterinary practices could be treating increasing numbers of wildlife casualties while facing significant restrictions in terms of cost, knowledge and facilities, according to new research.

A study by the University of Plymouth – and published in Veterinary Record – examined the time veterinary nurses and surgeons spend treating wild animals.

It also asked vets about the...

Plymouth confirmed by Government as spearhead area for Starter Homes

Plymouth has been confirmed by the Government as one of 30 local authorities to ‘spearhead’ the starter homes scheme.

The Government announced a £1.2billion Starter Homes Land Fund and Plymouth City Council has been chosen as a partnership authority because of its strong track record of delivery, and potential for early delivery of starter homes.

Starter homes aim to help first...

Business confidence surges in SW

Business confidence has increased in the South West but economic uncertainty remains the biggest threat to firms, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds Bank.

The report’s confidence index - an average of respondents’ expected sales, orders and profits over the next six months – increased to 17 per cent, up from four per cent, the survey’s score in September...

New pedestrian and cycling bridge for Billacombe Road

Plans for a pedestrian and cycling bridge over Billacombe Road are being brought forward, thanks to advance funding from the Council.

The developer of the Saltram Meadow estate is required to fund the bridge as part of its Section 106 agreement but the money is not due until phase two is complete – which could be some time away.

To help improve safety for residents already...

Argyle 2 Crawley 0: Match report

ARGYLE showed some New Year resilience to see off a tricky Crawley Town side at Home Park to close out an unbeaten December, and end 2016 on top of Sky Bet League Two.

It took almost 70 minutes of a stodgy affair for Argyle to end the stalemate, but Oscar Threlkeld pounced after Glenn Morris pushed out David Fox's cross, giving Argyle a precious lead that they would reenforce in injury...

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