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The first cigarettes on sale in new, standardised packaging have been spotted in Devon.

New laws that came in to force across the UK in May gave manufacturers up to a year to switch to drab green packs, with bigger health warnings, designed to make smoking less appealing to children and young people.

But just six months later, the first packs are starting to be seen here in...

Plymouth City Council has purchased a prime retail warehouse park in the city as part of a long-term investment strategy to promote the local economy and generate income.

The Council has used historically low borrowing rates to acquire the freehold interest of Friary Retail Park on Exeter Street. The property extends to circa 81,000 sq ft and is located beside a strategic gateway to...

Plymouth University student Peter Boden has received a prestigious award from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) for his outstanding performance during a placement year as part of his MEng course in civil and coastal engineering.

Peter, who is originally from Stroud, impressed his host company, Dyer & Butler in Swindon, with his work on numerous projects, which...

More sites have been put forward for people to comment on possible development opportunities over the next 18 years as part of the Joint Local Plan.

During the 2016 summer consultation, landowners and members of the public suggested new sites for development. Residents also put forward green space that should be protected from development. Before the plan progresses to the next stage...