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Coodes Solicitors launch debt recovery service to support local businesses

Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West’s longest established law firms, has announced the launch of a new fixed fee debt recovery service, designed to help businesses in the region tackle the growing challenges posed by late or non-paying customers.

With a network of offices across Cornwall and Devon, Coodes combines local knowledge and expertise with cost-efficient solutions. The...

Plymouth Celebrates Shining Stars Across the City on International Volunteers Day

Plymouth is celebrating its engaged community of volunteers and the vital work they do as part of their community.

With a recent Residents Survey * highlighting that the city tops a list of comparator cities in the South of England for the percentage of people volunteering within 12 months – with a huge 29.3% of residents engaging – Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is recognising the...

Crediton Students Meet with Lord Newby this Parliament Week

Sixth Form students at Queen Elizabeth’s School, (QE) part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have participated in a digital surgery with Lord Newby during UK Parliament Week.

Lord Newby is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords and has formerly served as a Chief Whip. He was also Charles Kennedy's Chief of Staff during his period as Leader and he received an OBE in 1990 for...

A Sound Investment: Town Mayor Cuts the Ribbon on School Music Centre

Pupils and staff at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, came together this month for the grand opening of the school’s new music facility.

The Mayor of Dartmouth, along with the Deputy Mayor and the Town Crier all came along to the event, with the Mayor cutting the ribbon to declare the facility officially open.

The school received funding in order to develop...

The Upper Hand, Winners of Best New Artist Photo credits Capture Photography, Charles Derry

MIDI TV Presents 2nd Devon Music Awards To Celebrate South West Music Community

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce that nominations are open for the 2nd “ MIDI TV Presents Devon Music Awards ”, which will be held at Bomba in Exeter on Friday January 31st 2025.

The Devon Music Awards will once again recognise and celebrate the copious musical talent in Devon, with the public voting for their favourite acts....

The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024

The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024 was a truly inspiring and memorable event held in Coventry on 26/27th November.

Over two days, I had the pleasure of meeting countless like minded individuals, all passionate and driven to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families. Many of which until now had been just faces on a screen. The energy of being together can...

£4 million-plus funding will help protect the River Axe

East Devon District Council will receive a government funding boost to address the impacts of wastewater on water quality in the River Axe.

A range of factors, including agriculture and new homes built in the area, contribute to the pollution of the River Axe, even after wastewater treatment. Levels of phosphates in the river, part of which is a Special Area of Conservation, is...

People in need across the South West can get free mobile data from O2 stores to stay connected this Christmas and beyond

Virgin Media O2 is opening six additional National Databank Hubs in O2 stores across the South West to help people experiencing poverty get online and stay connected this Christmas and beyond.

These O2 stores are now part of the National Digital Inclusion Network offering free O2 mobile data, texts and calls to people who need it - regardless of their mobile operator. With these...

Wealth management company celebrates its move to prestigious new offices in style!

Well-respected wealth management company Prydis has moved from Exeter City Centre to the beautiful grounds of Winslade Park at Clyst St Mary.

The newly built offices at Clyst House with an impressive footprint of 6,200 square feet set in stunning grounds, are now home to 60 staff members from the Wealth and Accounts teams.

In addition, the company also has offices in Newquay...

Plymouth School Holds Grand Opening of Burrington Community Hub

All Saints Academy Plymouth (ASAP), part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have held the grand opening of their new community hub (28th November.)

Students, staff members, representatives of external agencies and the local community all came together to officially open the Burrington Community Hub. The hub has been named to honour the past legacy of the school which was formerly known as...

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