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Devon Tourism Awards 2015 finalists announced

Devon’s leading tourism businesses have been chosen for the finals of the Devon Tourism Awards which will be presented at a prestigious ceremony on 26th November 2015.

This year sees an increase to 22 categories in the competition which is now in its 6th year following its launch in 2010 in association with Visit Devon. The year also saw an increase by 34% to 174 entries from the cream...

Tower goes purple for National Adoption Week

Plymouths iconic Smeaton’s Tower will shine as a beacon throughout National Adoption Week. (19-25 October).

The tower will be lit purple from sunset in the colours of the Adopt South West partnership.

As part of this year’s National Adoption Week campaign, Adopt South West is asking people to consider adopting an older child as they pose the question “Too old at four?”

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Plymouth launches eighth anthology of young people’s writing

Plymouth’s future authors, poets and playwrights have been celebrated at the launch of a special ceremony.

The eighth anthology is packed with around 100 pieces of written work written entirely by the children and young people of Plymouth.

This year’s anthology theme of starlight has framed our local brightly shining stars alongside their partners in Plymouth Massachusetts, as...

Trade waste savings for waterfront businesses

Plans to improve trade waste collections and reduce business overheads in Plymouth’s Waterfront area have been announced.

The Plymouth Waterfront Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) and Alpha Logic have agreed a series of measures aimed at reducing the number of bins on the street, improving the management of collection times and offering Waterfront businesses within the...

The Reel Rock Film Tour heads for Plymouth

The Reel Rock Film Tour, one of the world’s fastest growing adventure film festivals, is ready to once again thrill audiences this autumn with five films and more than 15 screenings across the UK and Ireland.

For the past decade, the REEL ROCK Film Tour has defined the standard for adventure films, providing audiences with an annual offering of stunning big screen action, compelling...

Samuel Hughes sought by Plymouth police

Police in Plymouth are seeking a 20-year-old man who is wanted on warrant.

Samuel Hughes [pictured] is sought for breaching a suspended sentence order for an offence of possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Extensive enquires have failed to locate him and police are asking the public for information about his whereabouts.

Hughes has connections to Plymouth, in...

Right to rent checks introduced for landlords

The Government has announced that from 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to check new tenants have the right to be in the UK before renting out their property.

Under the new rules, landlords who fail to check a potential tenant’s ‘Right to Rent’ will face penalties of up to £3,000 per tenant.

The new law will mean that private landlords, including...

Report ranks D&C Police as 'good'

A report from Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary released today (Tuesday, October 20, 2015) shows Devon and Cornwall Police has an overall ‘Good’ level of efficiency, but has financial challenges on the horizon.

The efficiency strand of the PEEL report, (Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy), graded Devon and Cornwall ‘Good’ in terms of using resources to meet demand,...

Plymouth students learn about Dartmoor Zoo

A group of 20 Plymouth students have come to come face to face with lions and tigers!

The group spent the day at Dartmoor Zoo as part of the Plymouth’s successful Skills Aid Plymouth scheme. The students got to learn all about zoo budgeting, promotion and management skills

Skills Aid Plymouth (SAP) was piloted last year to give some of Plymouth’s young people extra support. It’...

Is your child starting secondary school next year?

Parents whose children are due to start Year 7 at secondary school or Year 10 at a Key Stage 4 institution in September 2016 have just a few days left to tell the Council which three schools they would like their child to attend.

The deadline for secondary school and key stage 4 institutions admission preferences is 31 October 2015 and Plymouth City Council is urging parents not to...

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