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Here's Why You Should Take a Family Day Trip to Manchester by Train

Planning a family day trip to Manchester by train? Discover top kid-friendly spots, from the Science and Industry Museum to tasty food at Mackie Mayor.

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Trust's retirement “blue army” is secret weapon

A local conservation charity is using Volunteers’ Week (1st to 7th June) to recruit people who are retired or near retirement to its “blue army” of volunteers. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust runs Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts in Torquay; volunteers in their blue uniforms are a familiar sight at both zoos.

At Paignton Zoo 153 volunteers supported 12 departments and donated...

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Devon landlords could face mandatory licensing

Landlords in Devon could be forced to secure a licence under Government plans to tackle illegal immigration.

The Residential Landlords’ Association understands that the new Conservative Government plans to extend the scope of the mandatory licensing regime to tackle illegal immigration.

In a speech last week, Prime Minister David Cameron called for a new licensing scheme to...

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Devon dad runs half marathons for little hero

A North Tawton man is running four half marathons in 6 months to raise money for Ronald McDonald House in Bristol, a charity very close to his heart.

Alana Cook & Luke Compton of North Tawton, met while both working at the local company Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL). On Tuesday 12th November 2013 at 18:05, Luke Compton and Alana Cook’s world changed forever. Kaleb Jason Peter...

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One in 5 living with undiagnosed back pain

One in five people in the South West (19 per cent) are suffering from debilitating lower back pain and do not have a diagnosis for their symptoms.

This is leading to widespread anxiety, depression and avoidable time off work, new research suggests.

The figures out this week from Nuffield Health reveal that the combination of a lack of access to treatment and diagnostics, poor...

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Council committed to helping children improve their reading and writing

Plymouth City Council will now be working more closely with schools to help more 11 year olds to reach the standard of literacy they’ll need to be successful learners.

In May 2014 the Council's Cabinet set out 50 new pledges all aimed at making Plymouth a better place to live. One of those pledges was to increase the number of children leaving school with the ability to read and write...

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Charity launches appeal for new centre

A Tavistock-based children’s charity that provides free respite breaks for disadvantaged has launched an appeal to help open their new centre, with a little help from comedienne, Jennifer Saunders.

CHICKS has been running for 23 years and supports young carers and disadvantaged UK children suffering from issues such as poverty, neglect and abuse.

The charity currently has two...

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Thousands flock to Food Fair

The Alice in Wonderland inspired The Shops at Dartington Food Fair this weekend (24th – 25th May) attracted record crowds of over 7,000 people. Over the action packed weekend visitors to the free The Shops at Dartington Food Fair, which celebrated its fifth birthday, enjoyed tasty treats from Devon food and drink producers, an abundance of fun and educational workshops, live music and plenty...

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Planning underway for Ivybridge Lions Funday

A LIVELY day is planned for Ivybridge’s annual Lions Funday this July and organisers are looking out for people to take part.

The Funday, set for Saturday, July 4, is open to all and will have Circus Skills, Fairground Rides and a slide as well as a ‘Funtasia jungle run’.

Ivybridge Rugby Club will host the event, which is in its thirteenth year. Lion President Adam Winzer said...

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Snooker legends head for Plymouth

Plymouth Pavilions have announced that on Saturday 22nd August the world’s most popular snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan is coming to the Pavilions to take on the people’s champion Jimmy White.

It’s The Rocket v The Whirlwind!

The previous Legends Events have been fantastically attended, the first visit to the Pavilions of ‘The Rocket’ is sure to make this a sell out so get in...

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Hospital's new helipad gets its 'H'

After nearly seven months, the official launch of Derriford Hospital's new helipad is now fast approaching and will be taking place on Friday 5th June.

The helipad is going through its final stages of completion and now has a marked letter ‘H’ in the centre, allowing it to be clearly visible from the air.

The ‘H’ symbolises that this is a helipad and that it is operational....

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