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Playground Arts invites the community to help keep creativity alive through UNWIPED

Devon based Playground Arts invites the community to help keep creativity alive through UNWIPED , its growing Young People's Theatre and an inspiring summer of creativity

As Playground Arts CIC prepares to take over The Mansion in Totnes as part of this year's Totnes...

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£50,000 funding boost for Plymouth-led arts initiative

A groundbreaking scheme led by Plymouth City Council’s arts and heritage service has received a £50,000 funding grant from Arts Council England (ACE) today.

New Expressions involves 15 museums and heritage sites across the South West, Midlands and North of England, all of whom are working with artists to produce new work inspired by their historic collections. The scheme, which is now...

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Man charged after fatal collision at Lee Mill

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision which took place at Lee Mill in September 2014.

John Noble, 42, from Plymouth has been bailed to appear at South Devon Magistrates Court on Friday 13th March.

The collision took place just before 11am on Friday 5th September on the Exeter bound carriageway of the A38 near Lee Mill and involved...

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Road safety charity welcomes new drug-drive law

A new law against drug driving coming into force today (2 March 2015) has been strongly welcomed by road safety charity Brake, which has been campaigning for the law alongside families bereaved by drug driving.

The law will make it a criminal offence to drive with drugs in your body in England and Wales, removing the need to prove impairment and making it much easier to prosecute drug...

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Britain’s Ocean City symbol in the spotlight

A planning application for listed building consent to install LED lighting in and around the historic lighthouse together with spotlights from the ground as well as around the balcony has now been submitted.

Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets said: “I am delighted this scheme has got to such an important stage.

"Anyone who lives in or loves Plymouth...

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‘Get On Board’ With #CatchOfTheDay Campaign

Fish lovers and members of the South West fishing industry are being urged to get on board with a forthcoming campaign designed to champion the diversity and sustainability of many species landed by the UK fishing fleet in a week-long Twitter campaign set to take place in March.

The initiative, dubbed #CatchOfTheDay, is being launched by the National Federation of Fishermen’s...

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Plymouth marks Commonwealth Day

Plymouth will be flying the flag for the Commonwealth at a special ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day.

There will be a flag raising ceremony at the Guildhall Flag Poles where the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Michael Fox will read out an affirmation following the a message from Her Majesty the Queen.

At the same time, 650 other Commonwealth flags will be raised in 38...

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People in the SW spend £1,920 a year trivial purchases while at work

Despite many hard-working Brits being left living on the edge, new research reveals that workers in the South West are spending an average of £1,920 a year on trivial purchases whilst at work. A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals that residents spend an average of £40 a week on small purchases including coffee, breakfast and lunch, impulse buys and after-work drinks with...

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University and City Council launch research manifesto for sustainability

From health and housing to flooding and food – a university and its local city council are launching a research manifesto aimed at tackling specific sustainability issues affecting people and place.

The collaboration between Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council is believed to be one of the first of kind in the country and will bring together academics and researchers with...

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Find out your IQ in Plymouth

Spring is just around the corner – so what better time for a mental spring clean?

The brain is the most important organ in the body and needs regular exercise to keep it ticking over. A daily crossword, Sudoku or brainteaser can help keep your mind alert, but you could go one step further and complete a Mensa supervised test or the free online workout.

For those who are curious...

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Can you help to keep vulnerable adults safer?

A powerful new film highlighting the abuse suffered by adults at risk has been launched to coincide with Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week in Devon and Torbay.

Last year there were over 2,700 safeguarding adult abuse concerns reported to Devon and Torbay Local Safeguarding Adults teams and the latest campaign, starting on Monday 2 March, aims to raise public awareness about this...

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