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Two in five (41%) landlords in the South West* admit that they struggle to keep up with changes in law relating to letting property a week before a new deadline that could leave them with heavy fines for missing.

There are already over 50 Acts of Parliament and more than 70 sets of regulations that govern the private-rented sector (PRS).

The new deadline – 23rd June – imposed...

The producers of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the first ever UK and Ireland tour will open at the Theatre Royal Plymouth where it will play from Wednesday 24 February to Saturday 2 April 2016. Tickets go on sale next week, 24 June 2015. Following Plymouth, the tour will continue to play until May 2017 with details of further venues...

On Sunday 21st June, staff from Derriford Hospital's Research and Development Team are taking part in the Race for Life, to raise the profile of research and make the public aware that cancer research takes place in Plymouth.

A team of 59 have entered the race, all of whom are extremely passionate about research and have personally and professionally experienced the effects of cancer...

Revd Karl Freeman, Rector of Emmanuel Church in Plymouth, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list for his work as army chaplain to the 29 Commando, Royal Artillery.

Rev Freeman said: “I have served 29 Commando, Royal Artillery ( a regular Army regiment who serve in support of the Royal Marine Commandos under Fleet Command) for 22 years as their Padre since 1994...