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The Quiet Value Hiding among Books on Stuffed Bookshelves

Full bookshelves bring warmth and comfort into the home environment. In many Devon homes, there are plenty of books accumulating in a corner over the years; old literature from schools and university, recipe books, books to read when you travel, tales for kids, and expensive heavy books that...

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Do you know your neighbour's name?

At a time when politicians have pledged to strengthen local communities, it seems our new government may have a tough job on their hands as less than 5% of British people profess to know their neighbours names reveals a survey by Weber®; the world’s favourite barbecue brand.

The survey of over 2,000 UK residents by Weber® reveals the scale of our anti-social behaviour as one in five...

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Laira Rail Bridge re-opens

Plymouth’s iconic Laira Rail Bridge has been opened to the public today, after lying derelict for 28 years.

A £3.5 million scheme, funded through the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, has breathed new life into the former rail bridge by converting it into a new walking and cycling route over the River Plym.

Built in 1887, the Laira Rail Bridge stopped...

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Glorious come-back for show

Organisers of this year's Devon County Show are celebrating what they called a 'glorious come-back for glorious Devon's premier event', as the last of almost 100,000 show-goers made their happy way home from the Westpoint showground near Exeter.

A combination of a myriad of trade stands, some of the finest food and drink to be found at any show anywhere, an impressive range of...

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Locals urged to be on the lookout after motorbike theft

A motorbike was brazenly stolen, from the back of a parked van, on Tavistock road, Launceston at 12:40pm on Saturday 17 May.

The thief, who wore a black jacket and carried a black and silver helmet under his arm, forced entry into the back of the van before making off with the Orange and Black KTM SX 125 off-roading bike.

This wasn’t a usual motorbike theft though, as...

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Will you join The Big Lunch?

As a proud partner of The Big Lunch, Halifax is encouraging as many people as possible to come together as a community to have fun and get to know each other. On Sunday June 7, Halifax Plymouth New George Street and Halifax Mutley Plain will be hosting their own Big Lunch at Goosewell Primary School, Goosewell Road from 12 – 3pm. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The Big Lunch,...

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Crowds turn out in force for show

Ideal show-going weather, great crowds and excellent competitions combined to make the second day of the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter a great celebration of rural life.

Show Secretary Ollie Allen said it was wonderful to see the county turn out in force for the 120th Show: “The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and everyone seems so happy to be enjoying the start of summer...

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Be safe on board your boat

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and the Boat Safety Scheme are encouraging all boat owners to ensure they make their vital safety checks and learn more about fire and carbon monoxide risks, to stay safe this summer when on the water.

In the past 20 years thirty boaters were killed in boat fires and another thirty lost their lives to the ‘silent killer’ carbon monoxide....

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Fans with dementia symptoms helped by Argyle

Plymouth University is teaming up with Plymouth Argyle Football Club to help the club re-connect with supporters living with the symptoms of dementia.

The club has been working since last year to give all Home Park staff – including players, coaches and the Board Directors – a greater awareness and understanding of what dementia means in people’s lives.

With the help of...

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Charity golf day raises much needed funds for outdoor adventure activities

WESC Foundation - The Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment based in Topsham Road, Exeter, held their annual charity Golf Day at Sidmouth Golf Club. 12 teams of 4-ball Stableford took part from the local business community. The Golf Day raised £3,500 towards the charity’s ‘New activities & New adventures Project”.

A school and college for children, young people and adults with...

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Study attributes varying explosivity to distribution of gases within volcanic conduits

The varying scale and force of certain volcanic eruptions are directly influenced by the distribution of gases within magma inside a volcano’s conduit, according to a new study.

Using state of the art equipment including UV cameras and electron microscopes, researchers from Plymouth University led a project to analyse the eruptive plumes and ash generated by Volcán de Colima, the most...

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