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Popular Plymouth beauty spot looking spit spot

One of Plymouth’s best loved beauty spots has been given a spruce up as part of Plymouth’s Community Payback scheme.

As part of the scheme a group of offenders have been restoring the buildings at Devil’s point.

The team have renovated the two shelters which included all the ceiling and outer wall repairs to prevent water damage. They have also painted the benches and rails to...

Major commercial deal signed hours before Chancellor’s deadline

Leading Plymouth commercial property firm Bruton Knowles was well placed to react to the Budget announcement – exchanging contracts on the acquisition of a multi-let investment at Langage Business Park just hours before the hike in Stamp Duty.

By signing off on the deal before the midnight deadline Mark Slade from Bruton Knowles was able to save his client nearly £20,000 in extra duty...

Don’t get conned by illegal puppy breeders

People in Plymouth who are thinking of getting a dog are being warned to be wary of illegally imported puppies.

The warning comes after a litter of illegally imported puppies were found by a vet in the city who alerted trading standards officers.

The four puppies were imported to Plymouth from Hungary with pet passports that had a false date of birth. They were then offered for...

Train to be a running leader – for free

Are you a keen runner? Could you inspire others to get on the road to an active lifestyle? Then step up!

Plymouth City Council’s Sports Development Unit is looking for people like you to train as running leaders and help expand their beginners’ running network this summer.

Perhaps you already take a running group for a club and want to help them improve. Or maybe a few of you...

Plymouth leisure sites go breastfeeding friendly

Plymouth is moving a step closer to being a Baby Friendly city after all of its Everyone Active leisure centres are now signed up to the Plymouth Breastfeeding Kite Mark Scheme.

Now all Everyone Active sites in the city – including the iconic Plymouth Life Centre – are officially Breastfeeding Friendly.

The Livewell Southwest initiative commissioned by Plymouth City Council is...

Day ticket is a passport to Devon

A new scheme is being launched next month (April) offering unlimited day travel on most buses throughout Devon on just one bus ticket.

Devon County Council has teamed up with a number of bus operators to introduce the Devon Day ticket.

The ticket entitles the holder to one day's travel on local bus services of all participating local bus companies within the Devon Day Bus area...

Crackdown on harassment and illegal eviction of tenants

Rogue landlords who harass or illegally evict tenants are the subject of a new crackdown in Plymouth.

Plymouth City Council is working in partnership with PATH (Plymouth Access to Housing) who have appointed a dedicated Tenancy Relations Officer to tackle these issues. The project involves the investigation of allegations of illegal eviction and harassment by landlords, and will see...

Two thirds of SW women dream of starting own business

New research released today shows that over 63% of women living in the South West dream of starting their own business, motivated by the desire to bring more flexibility and earnings to their lives and the potential to be their own boss.

In order to have a perfect work/life balance, women in the South West believe work should be 37% and life 63% however, currently 87% of their waking...

Easter weather warning issued for Devon

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the Easter weekend.

High winds are expected to affect Devon on Saturday with gusts of 40-50mph in some inland areas, possibly topping 60mph across exposed coasts and hills.

The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times.

The warning is valid from 7am-9pm.

The Exter-based agency’s chief forecaster said...

Boulevard dream comes closer

Buying land in Bath Street is a crucial step in Plymouth City Council’s long-held ambition of better linking the city centre to Millbay and the sea.

The Council is in discussions with the Homes & Communities Agency to fund the acquisition of five properties in Bath Street to help progress the development along the boulevard which will deliver over 170 new homes as well as new shops...

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