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As Tax Hikes Force More UK Betting Shops to Close, Devon's Bingo Fans Are Moving Online

Britain had 5,669 betting shops left at the latest official count. The decline has been running for years, and another round of betting shop closures suggests the bottom has not yet been reached.

Higher taxes are the culprit, squeezing the industry more than ever. The main tax on...

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Hub brings the countryside to Plymouth

Careers in countryside skills, animal husbandry and horticulture will open up to Plymouth’s young people, thanks to exciting plans to bring Duchy College to the city.

Duchy College, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and Plymouth City Council plan to create a ‘Derriford Environmental Education Hub’ in the 140-hectare community park planned for the north of the city.

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Have your car washed by a firefighter

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this March 14, raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Firmly established on the fire and rescue service calendar, the National Car Wash is the charity's largest national fundraising event of the year.

Motorists are invited to take their car along and...

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Red Arrows set to soar in Plymouth

The Royal Air Force’s world-famous aerobatics team, The Red Arrows, will take to the skies of Plymouth for an exciting, heart-pounding air display this summer.

Residents and visitors to Plymouth will be able to watch as fast jet pilots put on a show to remember. Taking to the air on the second night of the British Firework Championships on Wednesday 19 August they will be displaying...

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Theatre company deliver safety messages to teens

Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Council have joined forces with the Solomon Theatre Company to deliver safety workshops to teenagers about rape and child sexual exploitation.

National theatre group Solomon having been visiting schools across Devon and Cornwall throughout February and March using their drama ‘Last Orders’ to bring personal safety issues to life. The hard-...

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Plymouth launches new plan for Social Rent

Plymouth City Council is spearheading a drive to enable more affordable homes in the city, with the launch of the new Plan for Social Rent.

The Plan for Social Rent outlines six actions the Council will be taking to tackle the issue of lack of affordable housing. These include lobbying the Government, working with local housing providers and Affordable Housing Loans.

Councillor...

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Landlord smoke alarm law welcomed

Fire chiefs have welcomed yesterday's announcement that the government plans to introduce vital life-saving legislation on smoke alarms in rented properties ahead of the General Election.

New regulations which make it compulsory for all landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented homes are to be issued by the Government it was announced today at the Local Government Association (LGA)...

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Plymouth Police use Dragon’s Den invention in new anti-theft operation

From Wednesday 11th March, Police in Plymouth will launch a new operation to tackle the growing issue of smart phone thefts in the evening and night time economy.

Local policing teams will work in partnership with University of Plymouth Student Watch and Best Bar None to promote the online property marking service, Immobilse.

The teams will also be giving out myBungee phone...

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Santander help Wembury Pre School raise £2,466

Staff from Santander Plymouth Branch organised Wembury Pre School’s Christmas Bazaar raising amazing £1,233 to help purchase new equipment which will benefit the children who attend the pre-school.

This amount was then matched by the Santander Foundation taking the total to £2,466

Jo Romang – Pre School Supervisor said: "We are so grateful for this match funding which will...

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Social enterprises fund awards £142,000

Emerging artists, an allotment and educational facility, a cultural hub, a business advice company and an indoor skate park are all due to benefit from an injection of cash thanks to Plymouth City Council’s social enterprise fund.

Plymouth City Council is believed to be the first council in the country to have a Social Enterprise Investment Fund, and this week they have awarded £142,...

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Homecare Support open evening

Ever thought about a career in Care?

Homecare Support part of The Human Support Group require Home Assistants to provide personal and domestic support to adults living independently in their own home.

The duties of care will include:

Personal care Companionship Medication administration Meal prep Domestic duties

Experience is not essential as full training and...

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