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Devon Charities invited to benefit from huge weekend of live music

Charities across Devon are being encouraged to get involved in the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal...

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Schools join in National Roast dinner day

Thousands of Plymouth children will be tucking into a hearty roast dinner today as schools across the country celebrate national roast dinner day.

National Roast Dinner Day is all about celebrating fantastic school catering staff as well as celebrating how far we've come in improving school meals across the country

This year’s National Roast Dinner Day, organised by Food for...

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It’s me or the thermostat!

Temperatures may be dropping but tempers could be set to rise, according to new research which reveals that nearly 36% of people in the South West argue with their partners or housemates over the central heating.

As the nights are getting colder, things could be turning frosty in more ways than one. New research commissioned by Toolstation, the trade and DIY supplier, reveals that over...

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Prince Albert II of Monaco opens Marine Station

A new waterfront teaching, research and diving facility at Plymouth University has been formally opened by Prince Albert II of Monaco at a special ceremony yesterday (Thursday 29 October).

The Marine Station, located on the city’s waterfront at Coxside, between the National Marine Aquarium and Queen Anne’s Battery, is a first in UK higher education in being the only facility of its...

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Festive treats at Buckland Abbey

The South West’s finest food, drink and crafts will be heading to Buckland Abbey on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November for the annual Christmas craft and food fair.

Open from 10.30am to 4.30pm, the two-day event will feature over 40 stalls of ceramics, glass, cakes, woodwork, jewellery and textiles. Both old friends and new faces will be there, including Bere Pottery, Hungry Hog South...

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Elmhirst Ale launched by The Shops at Dartington

Celebrating the heritage of the Dartington Hall Estate and Elmhirst family, The Shops at Dartington has unveiled a delightful new ale, aptly named, Elmhirst Ale. Available both from the on-site 'The Food Shop' and ‘Devon Drinks’, as well as online at www.shopsatdartington.co.uk , this smooth, malty ale adds to the ever expanding range of The Shops at Dartington’s exclusive own brand...

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Glazebrook House Hotel Celebrates Awards Wonderland

One of the country’s leading romantic hotels, Glazebrook House in South Devon, has just been shortlisted for a host of both national and regional awards, including the Condé Nast Johansens’ Awards for Excellence, Devon Life Food and Drink Awards and LandLove magazine Awards.

Glazebrook House Hotel has been recognised as one of only three finalists by the prestigious 2016 Condé Nast...

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Students take the water and skies for first project

First year marine and mechanical engineering students at Plymouth University have taken to the water and the skies for the first project of their studies.

More than 150 students were challenged to create prototypes of boats or planes using high-tech design software, laser cutters, 3D printers and a range of materials.

Their creations were then subjected to a day of testing at...

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Could you lead a running group for busy mums?

Plymouth City Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic runners interested in leading new women’s running groups at local primary schools and nurseries.

The Council’s sports development unit wants to expand its beginners’ running network with new sessions designed for busy mums.

Sports Development Manager Louise Kelley said: “We have a great track record in encouraging people...

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Walkies in a Winter Wonderland

Do you hear what we hear? That’s the sound of Dogs Trust Ilfracombe decking the halls with bow wows of holly in preparation for its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th November.

Taking place at Braunton Parish Hall from 9.30am-12.30pm, the annual event promises to be a great day out for all the family with four-legged friends invited to join in the fun too!

Highlights of the...

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Reeves & Mortimer show cancelled

Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer’s promoter has confirmed that comedian Bob Mortimer has undergone a successful triple bypass heart operation, and subsequently their Plymouth show on Sunday 29 November has been cancelled.

Following the operation, Bob will need to rest and recuperate for several weeks. Because of this, the first leg of the upcoming UK tour ‘25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer...

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