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PILGRIM HOTEL - Getaway to Hereford on a short country break

The City of Hereford is situated between the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills with the River Wye meandering through the city, Hereford has many wonderful walks to enjoy. Whilst the city centre reflects Hereford’s status as an important agricultural centre for the county, it’s also a good shopping area with everything from big high street names to the many smaller and interesting...

Bin collections over the holidays

Plymouth folk are being reminded to keep up the good recycling work over Christmas.

With most people due to enjoy a few well-earned days off, the Council is asking people not to forget to recycle their wrapping paper and other items while they relax.

The bin collections have been changed to allow the crews to enjoy time off with their families, so residents should check their...

People in Devon to tell their family their organ donation decision

There are 180 people in Devon waiting for a transplant this Christmas and 32 Devon residents have died in the last five years due to the shortage of organs.

NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures as it asks people to talk to their families over the festive period about their decision to be an organ donor.

NHS Blood and Transplant has also released the results of a...

Bikers club together to spread Christmas cheer

A group of kind-hearted Santas visited the children’s ward just before Christmas, armed with gifts, chocolates and cards.

The Custom Owners Group, a brigade of local bikers across Devon and Cornwall, came together to spread some Christmas cheer to the patients of the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.

The group of 16 members banded together with numerous local businesses...

Donation of toys and gifts helps to put smiles on faces

Children staying on Derriford Hospital wards have even more toys and games to play with, thanks to a generous donation from customers and staff at Mecca Bingo.

Today, representatives from Mecca Bingo in Devonport, Tracey Davies and Chloe Robbins, came up to the hospital’s Activity Centre on level 12, with the large donation of toys, teddies and books for all ages. The brand new gifts...

If you can't change The world, at least change Your world!

If you are an athletics fan, you probably know all about the “Fosbury Flop,” a story that tells a world of things about innovation, persistence and a burning desire to win. Dick Fosbury was a good high jumper and he seemed to have reached the maximum height his body could clear. But he kept an open mind and began to experiment with every different way a body could be propelled over the bar....

New chair and Board members elected to NEW Devon CCG’s Western Locality

The NHS organisation responsible for commissioning, or buying, healthcare services for the people of Western Devon has elected a new GP chair.

Dr Paul Hardy, a family doctor in Plymouth since 1995, has been voted as chair of the Western Locality of Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG).

Dr Hardy has a great deal of experience in...

What to do if you've suffered flooding

As river levels rise following last night's torrential rain, the Environment Agency has issued advice about what to do if you've suffered flooding in your home.

*Take care. There may be dangers in the water such as sharp objects and raised manhole covers.

*Flood water may have caused structual damage to buildings.

*Flood water can contain sewage, chemicals and...

Track Father Christmas

Any parent who has ever been asked the question ' But how does Father christmas deliver all the presents in one night?' needs to visit http://www.noradsanta.org

This fantastic website allows its users to ' track' where Father Christmas is currently flying with his reindeer.

At 13.50 today St Nicholas had just visited Tokyo, with his next stop being Kyto.

The man in red...

First Great Western latest advice

Our services experienced a significant amount of disruption yesterday, and many of our routes remain blocked by floodwater or fallen trees.

Ticket restrictions have been lifted across the network, but customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

The majority of our long distance High Speed Services are not expected to run until 0900 at the earliest and then...

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