Fifteen different community groups have secured bursaries that will bring their projects to life in the third round of funding from ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’. From music and performance, to exhibitions and events, to murals and mosaics, the projects will benefit from an overall investment of £38,473 from the scheme, which was set up to support grass-roots community, … [Read more...]

Babcock Apprentices based at Devonport Royal Dockyard have been formally awarded for their efforts and achievements at its annual Apprentice Awards Evenings held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The ceremonies were hosted over two evenings, where more than 500 guests came together to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have completed apprenticeships in the past … [Read more...]

Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence company, has welcomed 194 new apprentices and graduates to its Devonport site, as the business develops its next generation. Following a comprehensive application process, including assessment centres and interviews, Babcock’s 2019 intake of apprentices and graduates have now joined the team. The 125 apprentices – double last … [Read more...]

There’s a quiet contemplation that sits just out of frame with Chris Linton’s music. His voice is raw and fragile- at times it seems to crack under its own weight, and in other moments it swells and bursts in a furor. His reflections are honest, and his intent is clear; this is his story, and these are words only he could write. Hailing from the sleepy harbor town of … [Read more...]