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‘Saved’ woodland becomes charity’s 50th wildlife haven

A woodland which was saved from development has become Devon Wildlife Trust’s 50th nature reserve.

New England Wood covers 50 acres at Lee Mill, half a mile from the A38 and seven miles to the east of Plymouth. Described as a ‘charming, broadleaved woodland’, the new nature reserve also has the River Yealm passing beneath its trees.

The wildlife haven is Devon Wildlife Trust’...

Investigation after unprovoked assault in Plymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of young men were subjected to an unprovoked attack in Plymouth.

The incident happened between 3.10am and 3.20am in Taunton Avenue at Whitleigh on Saturday 25 February.

Two men wearing balaclavas approached the group of four and asked them for cigarettes.

When they declined, one of the two men began punching out at a...

Plans for £3.2m employment development submitted

A planning application to build a high quality commercial workspace scheme that could see up to 100 jobs being created in Plymouth has been submitted by the Council.

Up to £3.2 million could be invested in the second phase of the development at Langage Business Park as part of the Council’s ongoing pro-active approach to attracting business.

The scheme will create a total of 30...

Community organisation shortlisted for national RICS award

A community organisation which has transformed a derelict building into an active community, business and health and wellbeing hub, has been shortlisted for a prestigious RICS award

Four Greens Community Trust (FGCT) Enterprise, Health and Wellbeing hub, based on the site of a former care home in North West Plymouth, has been shortlisted for a RICS award in the Community Benefit...

Premium Bond winner from Devon scoops £1m

Two Premium Bond holders in Devon and Outer London are celebrating the start of spring having both scooped the top £1 million prize in March’s Premium Bonds draw.

The pair are the 357th and 358th millionaires to be made by ERNIE since the jackpot prize was introduced in 1994.

The winner from Devon is a woman with the maximum holding of £50,000, whose winning Bond was purchased...

Stiffer penalties for using mobile devices while driving

Drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel now face tougher penalties.

From today (1 March 2017) both the fine and penalty points will double - from £100 to £200 and from 3 to 6 points.

Between 1 and 7 March Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police roads policing alliance will be out on the region’s roads ensuring compliance with the new legislation. The option...

BID team promises a bold new future for Plymouth waterfront

The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) today pledged to target £10.4m more investment for better trail and transport links, more marketing and events, new grants and protected Council services as it awaits the return of a crucial ballot on its very existence.

The PWP hopes to have a mandate to continue to run the Waterfront Business Improvement District for a further five years –...

BID team promises a bold new future for Plymouth waterfront

Ambitious plans to improve links between the city centre and the sea will be at the top of the agenda if the Waterfront Business Improvement District gets the go ahead.

That’s the promise of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership team as they make their final appeal to 877 businesses voting on whether to renew the BID for a further five years.

They have been working closely with...

Bond Dickinson to strengthen Scottish presence with Edinburgh office

National law firm Bond Dickinson, which has a large office in Plymouth, is expanding its presence in Scotland, with the opening of a new office in Edinburgh.

The firm, which already has a presence in Aberdeen, will open an office with around two or three partners and up to 20 staff.

The office will be located in the heart of the city on Princes Street and will focus on...

Council and voluntary sector working together to support refugees

Plymouth City Council will be working together with a consortium of local agencies to support Syrian refugees settling into the community.

The consortium, led by Path (Plymouth Access To Housing) will deliver help and assistance to Syrian refugee families that have recently arrived in the UK as part of a government scheme to resettle displaced vulnerable people from refugee camps in...

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