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Incredible Mystical Allure of Dartmoor Brought into the Spotlight Amidst Efforts to Prevent Wildfires

Just south of Devon, you’ll find the sprawling landscape of Dartmoor, complete with a temperate rainforest, rolling hills, and a deep history of myth and folklore. It’s a unique place in the UK, and one that’s very accessible for those who want to immerse themselves in its incredible...

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Roborough Youth FC score a winner for Brain Tumour Research

Back in March young footballers in the Devon Junior and Minor League were invited to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, with the team which raised the most wining a new football strip for one of their teams.

Three months on, and the winning team has been revealed – none other than the budding Beckhams of Roborough Youth FC.

The club successfully raised £210 for Brain Tumour...

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Want to start an apprenticeship in electrical or plumbing?

We are offering a Traineeship covering both the Electrical and Plumbing industry, which is running for 4 weeks starting from Tuesday 30th June 2015! This 4 week programme is designed to further your knowledge about both industries and increase your chance of starting an Apprenticeship and gaining employment.

The Traineeship offers candidates the opportunity to gain both theoretical...

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Plymouth Yacht Haven appoints Marina Manager

Yacht Havens is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Kitchen as the new Marina Manager at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Many berth holders will already be familiar with Steve as he has been part of the Yacht Havens team for over three years in the role of Manager at Blagdons Marine Business Park in Plymouth. Furthermore, as a keen sailor and Plymouth Yacht Haven berth holder, Steve has...

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Have your say on new Central Library

Plymouth City Council has published plans for the layout of the new central library and is asking people to give feedback.

Earlier in the year the Council announced plans to move the Central Library from North Hill to Taylor Maxwell House on Mayflower Street and revealed plans to co-design the interior of the space with the public.

Since then the Council has been working with...

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iPhone project wins presentation competition

Teams of budding business leaders have been put through their paces in a competition created by the Plymouth Business School and Futures Entrepreneurship Centre at Plymouth University.

Pupils from secondary schools across Devon were challenged to prepare a business presentation, with six teams then taking part in a workshop at the University and talking about their project in front of...

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Legal high shops shut down in Plymouth

Closure Notices have been served today (Tuesday 23 June) on two shops in Plymouth which are believed to be selling ‘legal highs’.

The 48 hour closure notices were served on High Life in Cornwall Street and Damn Good Head Shop on Ebrington Street, under Section 86 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, new legislation that came into effect in October 2014. Devon and...

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Fitz to take over Judi's show

David Fitzgerald is to take over the presenting slot currently occupied by Judi Spiers.

Fitz and his Producer Monica Ellis will be moving to the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Devon from Monday 6 July.

The BBC also announced this afternoon that Pippa Quelch will be the new voice of Drive Time.

Pippa, who was born and grew up in Devon, will present a mixture of news,...

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Further arrest after man found injured in Plymouth

Police investigating a serious incident in Plymouth after a man was found critically injured in the street in the early hours of Tuesday 9 June have made a further arrest.

A 50-year-old Plymouth man has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody at Charles Cross police station.

The arrest was made at 8.40am on...

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Marine Academy hosts Summer Showcase

Marine Academy Plymouth is inviting people of all ages to their first-ever Super Summer Showcase on Friday 26th June to celebrate the start of summer and the impending summer holidays.

The event, which will take place at Marine Academy Plymouth’s campus in St Budeaux, will see a variety of events and activities including a food market, live music, performances from students and...

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