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Hounds of Love Bring the Magic of Kate Bush to Torquay's Babbacombe Theatre this July

Fans of legendary singer-songwriter Kate Bush are set for an unforgettable evening as Hounds of Love arrive at Babbacombe Theatre on Sunday 26th July. Hounds of Love is a seven-piece live band made up entirely of devoted Kate Bush fans, united by a passion for recreating the atmosphere,...

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Plymouth academic charts the history of oil production in BBC4 documentary series

The rise of an industry which has come to dominate the world is being explored in a documentary series fronted by a Plymouth University academic.

Planet Oil: The Treasure that Conquered the World is a three-part series presented by Iain Stewart, the University’s Professor of Geosciences Communication and Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute.

Being aired on BBC4 from...

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Teenager assaulted in Plymouth

Police investigating an assault on a teenage boy in Plymouth are appealing for information.

The 15-year-old local boy was approached by four male youths, dressed in black and wearing hoods, at the side of the Bargain Booze shop on Crownhill Road, West Park.

One of the youths is believed to have punched the victim in the face several times during the incident that happened...

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Science Park becomes first Zero to Landfill business park in Devon

PLYMOUTH Science Park has become the first Zero to Landfill business park in Devon.

The site, which houses 80 businesses and 800 employees on the 25 acre site near Derriford, has partnered with Devon Contract Waste as part of their green strategy to minimise their impact on the environment.

Plymouth Science Park Director of Operations Christian Jenkins said: “Plymouth Science...

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Good reception for Plymouth ‘shh patrols’

Plymouth’s ‘shhh patrols’ had a good reception from students as they hit potential noise hot spots during Freshers’ Week.

The team was out in the city centre, Mutley, Greenbank and Mount Gould to advise noisy students new to Plymouth to turn the dial down and think about their neighbours.

The patrols, which involved the Council, the police and university staff took place over...

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CCTV images released following stabbing outside Crash Manor nightclub

Detectives have released CCTV images of a group of potential witnesses they would like to speak to after a man was stabbed in Plymouth at the weekend.

The man in his 30s, from Plymouth, suffered multiple stab wounds as a result of a disorder outside the Crash Manor nightclub on Union Street at 5.30am on Sunday 4 October.

He was taken to Derriford Hospital with superficial stab...

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Crimebeat grants available for Devon groups

Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3000.

Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1000 and Action Grants up to £3000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.

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Usborne books bring smiles to children’s faces

Usborne books have generously donating over £600.00 worth of books to our children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.

Vikki Dernham, Usborne Book Organiser, decided to organise a community book pledge to raise funds and, after only one month, managed to raise an amazing £610.00 to purchase books for all ages.

Vikki said: “As part of my role, one of the things we can offer schools...

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Teenager arrested in connection with stabbing

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Plymouth at the weekend.

The man in his 30s, from Plymouth, suffered multiple stab wounds as a result of a disorder outside the Crash Manor nightclub on Union Street at 5.30am on Sunday 4 October.

He was taken to Derriford Hospital with superficial stab wounds and discharged later following medical treatment....

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Do you know who's on your bank notes?

Large proportion of those in the South West fail to be ‘on the money’ when it comes to who’s who on bank notes

They are some of the most important and “noteworthy” figures in British history.

But according to a new survey, over three in five people living in the South West (62%) admit they struggle identify the famous faces who appear on our banknotes.

Researchers...

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