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MST and Perkins move to new premises

More than 500 people attended a special launch event to mark the move by two of Plymouth's leading independent trade brands, MST and Parkins, into their new expanded premises.

The move to Mill Close on the Lee Mill Industrial Estate has seen Parkins, a supplier of tools and equipment to general light industrial businesses, and sister company, agricultural and ground care machinery...

Plymouth Argyle 2 Oxford Utd 2

THE two teams chasing league leaders Northampton scored two goals a piece in an exciting encounter at Home Park.

Oxford United came to Devon on the back of a three-match winning run, and having won their last five away games, and took a lead after Peter Hartley's unfortunate own-goal. Argyle, via their captain Curtis Nelson, equalised within three minutes, before Oxford went into the...

First community orchards planted

The first of three new community orchards have been planted in Honicknowle.

When fully matured the orchards will offer open green spaces for people to enjoy, as well as free fruit to pick. They will also feature a beautiful wildflower meadow within the orchard.

Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “We’re absolutely passionate about making sure...

Rich history of Plymouth harbour detailed in new study

Plymouth University academics have published a paper detailing the historical importance of the city’s waters and their continuing impact on science, travel and ecology.

Dr Antony Knights, Lecturer in Marine Ecology and lead author, described Plymouth as a ‘hub for marine and maritime science’ in his joint paper Plymouth – A World Harbour through the ages. The study details how the...

Holy Cross School expansion completed

A school expansion project totalling £1.8m has just been completed at Holy Cross Primary School in St Judes.

The City Council identified Holy Cross as an ideal candidate to receive government basic need funding in order for it to grow and provide needed much needed additional places to cope with an increase in demand. Holy Cross will now have an annual intake of 45 and, over time, will...

Stagecoach extends discount for young people

Young people across the UK will to continue to benefit from lower bus fares after Stagecoach extended a national offer.

Following the successful introduction of a £2 Dayrider ticket for under 19s, the offer has been extended for a further six weeks to allow young people to benefit over the Easter period. More than 300,000 tickets offering unlimited travel within local regions were sold...

SW renters have paid £38,000 on average to their landlord since 2010

Someone paying rent for an average two bedroom home in the South West would have forked out £38,137 to their landlord over the last five years, new analysis by housing and homelessness charity Shelter reveals today.

This is just under the sum needed for a 20% deposit on the average first time buyer home in the region, which is currently priced at £195,672.

With millions of...

International appeal to trace missing Exeter girl

Devon and Cornwall Police along with local authorities have launched an appeal to help them locate a missing 12-year-old Devon girl who’s been taken to Bangkok by her father.

A High Court Judge has ordered the release of details of Arisara Miles, who is known as ‘Zara’, who travelled to Thailand with her father without permission.

Zara and her father, Trevor Miles, left their...

Directory launches for Fairtrade Fortnight

A new directory of businesses that supply Fairtrade goods in Plymouth is being launched as part of Fairtrade Fortnight (29 February – 13 March 2016).

The directory is one of a number of initiatives across the city to encourage people to buy Fairtrade goods throughout the fortnight.

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Cooperatives and Housing for Plymouth City Council...

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