Plymouth

Contractor appointed by Vospers for £10m car dealership in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/22/2018 - 9:59pm

Leeds-based specialist, APP Construction has been appointed by Vospers, the family-owned, Plymouth-based car dealer group, to deliver a £10m multi-franchise car dealership facility in Exeter.

The 45,000sq ft. site is the largest at the recently opened Matford Green Business Park and will include sales showrooms and service facilities for Mazda, Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo. It will also include a FordStore, one of only 60 concept stores in the UK. This new showroom is uniquely designed to showcase Ford’s most desirable products including Mustang, RS and Vignale and will also include a...

Olympic diver officially opens new Devon sk:n clinic

Authored by DevonPRNews
Posted: Thu, 12/21/2017 - 12:17pm

The doors of Devon’s first sk:n clinic have now officially opened, at Hyde Park in Plymouth, with the award-winning national skin clinic brand hosting a VIP launch event to celebrate the occasion. British Olympic diver and decorated sports star, Tonia Couch, cut the ribbon to officially open the new clinic, with guests being treated to exclusive demonstrations of the latest in skin care treatments.

Invited guests enjoyed the exclusive event, which included free skin scans and mini treatments. They also heard from the expert sk:n team, who talked to guests about the wide range of...

Tribute paid to teenagers who died after collapsing in Plymouth nightclub

Tributes have been paid to teenagers Aaron Reilly and Joshua Brock who both tragically died after collapsing in Pryzm nightclub in Plymouth.

Police were informed by ambulance at around 1.40am on Saturday 9 December of two men unconscious at Pryzm nightclub in Plymouth. Aaron and Josh, both 19-years-old later died at hospital.

The family of Aaron Reilly, said: “Aaron was a much loved son, brother, grandson and boyfriend. He loved to skate, play computer games. Like most teenage lads he liked a night out with his friends and was respected by them as a non-drug user.

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Police investigate suspected drug-related death of two Devon teenagers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/09/2017 - 5:57pm

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two Devon teenagers in Plymouth.

Police were informed by ambulance at around 1.40am on Saturday 9 December of two men unconscious at Pryzm nightclub in Plymouth.

Two 19-year-old men, one from Okehampton and one from Newton Abbot were taken to Derriford Hospital where they both later died.

Next of kin have been informed, but formal ID for the pair has yet to have taken place.

An 18-year-old man is currently in police custody and awaits questioning in relation to this matter.

Detective...

Local education recruiters up for two industry awards

Class People is celebrating success after being shortlisted under two categories at this year’s national IRP Awards. The education specialists recruit supply teachers, TAs and early years practitioners, placing them into schools and settings in and around the South West. Following on from being shortlisted at the renowned Recruiter Awards in May and Gloucestershire Business Awards earlier this month, Class People will return to the IRP Awards later this year hoping to take home the Best Company to Work for trophy after being Highly Commended in 2016. Lynis Bassett, CEO of Class People,...

Form Design Group architects help veterans build their own homes

Without Devonport’s new building for former service personnel, 39 year old Mike Bellamy was resigned to a life of ‘sofa surfing.’

Today his future is brighter thanks to the successful completion of the Nelson Project, in Plymouth, where veterans built homes for themselves.

Form Design Group Architects, based in Lockyer Street, Plymouth, drew up the plans for the building and was one of the attendees at an event to mark its opening which took place on Friday.

With 12 years of proud service to his country, Mike Bellamy found himself facing an uncertain future...

Teens have talent but creativity crumbles with age

Seventeen-years-old is the age when our creativity peaks, according to a survey out today by BIC®, the leading stationery brand in Europe , similarly those in Plymouth think that their creativity also peaks at 17-years-old. After this, British adults let their creativity die with a staggering 63% of over 30s claiming their talents have fallen by the wayside.

However, of those surveyed in Plymouth, nearly a third of people argued that they are still very much creative.

Researchers took a detailed look into the nation’s creative talents, aspirations and regrets – and revealed...

High tech website firms scores success at Plymouth Science Park

An expanding website design company is putting the finishing touches to a unique and advanced web application which could revolutionise booking and management tasks – ensuring company time is used effectively with no clashes in schedules.

Two Superior, based at Plymouth Science Park, is currently expanding its premises and is also increasing its staff numbers to meet the growing demand for its services.

The team ‘tailor make’ websites to the exacting specifications of the client so creating unique and stunning sites. They are currently working on a flexible online booking...

Major award for Devon firm's multi million pound World Heritage Site design

MULTI-MILLION pound attraction Seaton Jurassic has scooped a major architecture award for the best leisure and hospitality project of the year.

The flagship centre, designed by Plymouth firm Form Design, cost £4 million to build and has smashed visitor expectations in the year since it was opened.

It stands at the heart of the world-renowned Jurassic Coast and was praised by judges of the prestigious Michelmores Property Awards.

It is owned by the council and operated by Devon Wildlife trust, with East Devon District Council putting more than £2 million into the...

Marketing agency expands at Plymouth Science Park

A bespoke digital marketing company is setting out to provide a helping hand for small and medium companies who are in their infancy.

Purple Motion is based at Plymouth Science Park and has built up an exceptional local and national reputation over the past few years.

“It’s sometimes difficult for marketing companies to respond to the needs of smaller firms which may have restricted budgets. High-quality, bespoke digital marketing often comes at a price and not all companies, especially those in their infancies, can stretch their finances to help their growth,” says Lee...

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