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Exmouth author returns with new children's book full of chaotic fun to get kids reading!

Exmouth author Chris McGuire has released the second book in his children’s series Crooks and Nannies Too , continuing a fast growing world of mischievous characters, secret organisations and plenty of humour aimed at younger readers.

Chris, who lives in Exmouth, is a former...

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Waterfront cycling improvements complete

Families can now enjoy some of the best views in the city from their saddles, thanks to improvements along Plymouth’s spectacular waterfront cycle route.

The route is part of National Cycle Network Route 27 and connects the Barbican, the Hoe, Millbay and Royal William Yard.

A new contraflow cycle lane now runs eastwards along Madeira Road, from the mini roundabout junction with...

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Plymouth nursery children go wild

Children at Busy Bees Nursery in Plymouth will be kicking off the New Year by wrapping up warm against the elements and venturing into the great outdoors, as part of a new initiative developed in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts.

Designed to reignite children’s curiosity for the natural world, and in doing so help protect its many wonders for generations of children yet to come,...

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£15m fund open to listed places of worship

Grants up to £100k available for urgent roof repairs to places of worship of all faiths and denominations – application deadline 30th January 2015

Congregations across the South West England’s responsible for looking after listed places of worship can now apply to a new £15million fund to address urgent roof repairs to ensure their historic buildings are weathertight, safe and open for...

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Nuisance neighbour to be forced out of Plymouth home

A closure order has been granted on a flat in Plymouth following repeated complaints of antisocial behaviour from neighbours.

Devon and Cornwall Police successfully applied to Plymouth Magistrates’ Court for a closure order on 27 Hilton Avenue. They were supported by Plymouth Community Homes, who own the property, and Plymouth City Council.

The order was brought due to...

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CCTV appeal following Stonehouse assault

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a number of people following an assault on a man in the Stonehouse area of Plymouth.

A group of around 10 men are reported to have attacked a 19-year-old local man following an argument.

The victim was kicked in the face and punched before the offenders ran from the scene.

The victim suffered minor facial and arm...

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Have your say on school admissions

Plymouth City Council is asking people what they think of its proposed admission arrangements for entry to schools in September 2015.

People with children between the ages of two and 18 years old are being encouraged to respond, as well as anyone with an interest in school admissions.

The City Council wants comments on:

• admission numbers for all schools • key dates in...

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Dissertation could benefit world-leading sustainability agenda

A Plymouth University student could have a direct influence on the institution’s award-winning sustainability agenda by helping to develop its waste management tender as part of his dissertation.

Will Cane, currently in the final year of his BSc (Hons) Public Management and Business degree, is working to analyse staff and students’ current waste disposal habits and the ways they could...

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Plymouth flushed with pride as loos win awards

Plymouth City Council is proud to have received two platinum awards for our newest toilets on the Barbican and a third for the loos in Armada Way.

During the summer of 2014 Plymouth City Council opened a brand new toilet block at Quay Point opposite the Mayflower Visitor Centre and a second one at Elphinstone car park.

Now these two brand new toilet blocks which cost a total...

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New campaign encourages Devon families to make 'sugar swaps'

Devon health bosses are backing a new campaign which encourages parents to reduce the amount of sugar their children consume by making some simple swaps.

The new Change4Life campaign, which launched nationally yesterday, and Devon’s Director of Public Health and Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing are encouraging people to make the change, as data reveals over 30% of children in...

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Garage staff in touch with technology

New technology in the Council’s garage is helping to keep vehicles on the road rather than in the workshop.

Touch screen technology has now been installed at the vehicle maintenance workshop in Prince Rock, which spells the end of pens, paper and form-filling once the job has been done.

The technology allows the vehicle fitters to fill in job cards and to update and progress...

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