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The team helping with the delivery of soil improver at Westbank's Community Allotment in Exminster

Coastal Recycling donation helps Westbank ‘grow’ its Community Allotment

The Devonwide health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care (Westbank) is continuing to improve its Community Allotment with a generous donation of soil improver from a local waste management and recycling company.

The green waste division of Exeter-based Coastal...

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Almost 1 in 3 Plymouth school leavers think apprenticeships are for academic underachievers

As school leavers in Plymouth collect their A-Level results, it seems misconceptions remain regarding one of the most dynamic post-school career options available, apprenticeships.

New research from Arch Apprentice has suggested that ‘negative perceptions’ apprenticeships are still rife among Britain’s exam-students. Specifically among females, the supposed lack of academic credibility...

Casting announced for the National Theatre’s UK and Ireland tour of Macbeth

Casting has been announced for the National Theatre’s UK and Ireland tour of Macbeth, which comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth from Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 October. Scottish actor Michael Nardone (BBC One’s The Night Manager and Rellik, HBO’s Rome) will play the title role in National Theatre Director Rufus Norris’ touring production of Macbeth, with Kirsty Besterman (Genesis Inc. at Hampstead...

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New support helps asylum seeking children make new lives in Devon

The county of Devon is providing a chance to start life afresh free from fear for children who have arrived on their own in the UK having fled conflict in their native countries.

Devon has welcomed unaccompanied children seeking asylum since 2015 when under a Home Office programme up to 70 children, displaced from refugee camps outside Calais, were transferred to Devon.

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Luxury showhome opening on historic Plymouth site a huge success

The opening of the new showhome, showcasing the conversion of ‘The Old Dispensary’ at historic Millfields Estate, Plymouth into 12 luxury apartments, was announced as a resounding success by the architect and contractor resulting in two reservations made on the day!

The Old Dispensary located in a Grade II listed landscape, encompasses the elegance of 18th century architecture with...

Map the sounds of summer with the Festival Sound Trip

Festival-goers can now generate the perfect playlists for their car journey based on the length of their trip with a new interactive tool launched this week.

Car insurance brand Veygo, owned by Admiral Insurance, created the Festival Sound Trip to help music lovers travelling to festivals automatically create personalised Spotify playlists based on their festival destination and...

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Barbecue and Chilli Festival comes to Devon

The Devon Fire and Spice Festival comes to Powderham Castle on 18th & 19th August for a celebration of barbecuing, chillies and spice.

This fiery weekend takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August, set between the castle ramparts and the Exe estuary, and this themed food festival will focus on hot sauces, spice rubs and mixes, chilli plants, barbecues, smokers and barbecue...

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Barbecue and Chilli Festival comes to Devon

The National Marine Aquarium hosts summer party for all the family

On Thursday 16th August, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is hosting an exclusive family party for little superheros and princesses.

The NMA is encouraging families to discover their alter egos and dress up as their favourite character for this year's Superhero and Princess summer party.

Kicking off at 6pm on Thursday 16 August, the after-hours event will have lots of fun...

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The National Marine Aquarium hosts summer party for all the family

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces its participation in Graeae's Write To Play

Theatre Royal Plymouth is pleased to announce its participation in Graeae’s renowned Write To Play. The programme, now in its sixth year, is working in partnership with six theatres across South West England to offer a unique opportunity for D/deaf and disabled writers.

Write to Play is a bold new writing initiative committed to developing the skills and experience of D/deaf and...

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‘Fame and friendship’, Kauffman and Reynolds display opens at Saltram

The National Trust’s Saltram, near Plymouth, has launched a new display to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Arts. The display, supported by the Art Fund, takes a closer look at the work of two Royal Academicians, Angelica Kauffman and Sir Joshua Reynolds, and their relationship with the Parker family who once owned Saltram. The paintings will be on display throughout...