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The inaugural Edward Capern Festival took place on Devon Day in Heanton Punchardon

Success of debut Edward Capern Festival and 'Postman Poet' competition

Devon’s first Edward Capern Festival honouring the ‘Postman Poet of North Devon’ looks set to become an annual event in the village of Heanton Punchardon, following its successful launch on Devon Day (Thursday, 4 June 2026).

The two-day festival, sponsored by Devon CPRE, the charity that...

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Plymouth police re-launch Justice Gym

Plymouth Police have joined forces with Plymouth City Council and local partners to re-launch Justice Gym.

Following an increase in the reports of anti-social behaviour, affecting residents and businesses in St. Budeaux, Barne Barton, Ham and North Prospect, Police, along with several other partner organisations have reinvigorated the Justice Gym project at Ford Youth & Community...

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Appeal for volunteers to tackle beach litter

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is calling on volunteers from Plymouth to descend upon Wembury Beach to help pick up litter as part of the retailer’s 4th annual Big Beach Clean Up.

Taking place on 8 May from 11.30am, the event will be hosted in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and invites local residents, businesses, students and societies to join them in helping...

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Funding approved for flagship library

Nearly £1.4 million of funding has today been approved for Plymouth’s new flagship central library.

Funding confirms the move of the central library from North Hill to Taylor Maxwell House on Mayflower Street.

A currently rundown building, Taylor Maxwell House will be renovated to take in the library on the ground floors and basement and Plymouth City Council’s contact center...

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Baptist Church raises £1,000 for ICU

A group of volunteers from Salisbury Road Baptist Church have kindly donated £1,000 to Torrington Intensive Care Unit.

In 2014, Elaine Giles underwent heart surgery and had to stay in Derriford Hospital for nine days. During this time, she stayed on Torrington Intensive Care Unit and has since made a full recovery.

Elaine said: “This gift is just a small token of my...

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Plymouth's castles and forts get some TLC

Castles and forts within Plymouth’s boundaries have been getting some TLC, thanks to a grant from English Heritage.

Plymouth City Council has secured £53,115 grant funding from the conservation organisation to help stem the tide of time on some of the city’s much-loved monuments.

Work has been carried out on the landmarks – including the 1,000-year-old castle at Plympton St...

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D&C Police to work with Dorset force

The Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables for Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police have today reached a symbolic milestone around how they will deliver policing services across the three counties in the future.

An agreement has been reached for a large-scale strategic alliance between the two forces. Their aim, through the alliance, is to maintain a high standard...

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Man charged after Plymouth burglaries

James Rennie, aged 35 of St Aubyn Avenue, Keyham, Plymouth has been charged with two counts of burglary.

Rennie has been charged following burglaries at St Pancras Avenue on 17th March, and a property on Somerset Place, Stoke in Plymouth on 21st March.

Following his appearance in Plymouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday 25th March, Rennie was remanded in custody and will appear...

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Vospers SEAT #FINDMii Easter Hunt

With Easter fast approaching, Vospers SEAT have launched an Easter Egg Hunt - with a difference.

Vospers is taking the traditional Easter Egg hunt to the road with a car!

Those living in and around the Plymouth area are invited to look out for a brand new SEAT Mii with a decidedly Easter theme, as finding it could win them a free Easter egg.

If you spot the SEAT city...

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Plymouth Yacht Haven awarded 5 Gold Anchors

Plymouth Yacht Haven has been awarded the highest honour in the marine industry, the prestigious Five Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), for the second time in succession.

The Gold Anchor award rates the quality, level of service and overall standard of a marina’s offering. Perceived as the pinnacle for all marinas, Plymouth Yacht Haven received the highest possible...

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Support your local Foodbank

Plymouth City Council is encouraging local people to support their Foodbank.

Plymouth Foodbank in Manor Street, Stonehouse, is part of the Trussell Trust network of Foodbanks, and aims to help people with much needed food and also a listening ear and useful advice. They rely on people’s donations and regular food collections are obtained from local community groups, businesses and...

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