People across the South West are being urged to show their support for World Cancer Day today (February 4) as Cancer Research UK releases new figures revealing that cancer death rates in the region have fallen by 9 per cent over the last 10 years.
The charity is encouraging everyone in the region to wear a Unity Band or make a donation to demonstrate their support for people affected...
Shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes in Plymouth are amongst those businesses in the retail sector set to receive bigger business rates discounts.
In a bid to support smaller retail businesses Plymouth City Council has announced they will be offering a £1,000 rates discount to those with a rateable value of less than £50,000.
Over 860 businesses will qualify for this discount...
