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Jump into summer with the National Trust in the South West as Summer of Play returns, supported by Pokémon

Families across the South West can look forward to a summer packed with adventures as Summer of Play returns to National Trust places, supported by Pokémon.

From Cornwall to Wiltshire and Devon to Dorset, children and their grown-ups can enjoy giant games, circus skills, storytelling,...

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Half term fun for all the family

Half-term is now upon us and Plymouth has lots going on that will keep the kids happy and occupied, but won’t break the bank.

The outdoor ice rink is open on the Piazza in the City Centre, offering a fun day out for the whole family. Open to the public from 9am to 8.15pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 6.15pm on Sundays with skating starting at 9.30am, this provides a must-do...

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Boux Avenue opens in Plymouth

Boux Avenue opened a new store at Drake Circus in Plymouth on Thursday.

Created and owned by Theo Paphitis, Boux Avenue has built a reputation for offering affordable luxury, by capturing the essence of contemporary to vintage designs for women, to enjoy body- beautiful inner confidence.

With customer experience central to Theo Paphitis’s philosophy, Boux Avenue captures the...

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Team appointed to oversee History Centre development

A key appointment has been made to the team that will drive the development of the £21m Plymouth History Centre.

Plymouth City Council has appointed consultants Atkins to lead the design of the project, which will see Plymouth’s existing museum and art gallery refurbished and expanded to create a major new attraction.

The appointment follows initial support* from the Heritage...

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Reading parcel will help children in care transform their lives

Alan Johnson delivers new reading parcel to help children in care transform their lives

Booktrust, Britain’s largest reading charity announces a new patron and unwraps its latest reading parcel to inspire fun ways of learning for children in care.

The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP has become patron to Booktrust’s targeted reading programme, Letterbox Club.

He launched its...

Trial lighting for landmarks

Plymouth’s much loved landmarks are coming a step closer to being permanently lit.

Charles Church and Smeaton’s Tower will be in the spotlight for one night – 11 November – as part of a trial lighting scheme.

The Council wants the landmarks to be better lit at night, but is looking at making sure this can be done in the most cost effective and eco-friendly way.

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Stay safe and be seen on Devon’s roads

Road users are being reminded to make sure they “get noticed” when the clocks go back on Sunday 26 October.

Devon County Council is urging pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders to wear reflective and fluorescent clothing to ensure they can be seen on the county’s roads as British Summer Time comes to an end.

Car drivers are also being asked to “give cyclists...

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Travel advice for 10k runners and spectators

The Plymouth 10k will see hundreds of runners and spectators heading to the centre of Plymouth on Sunday 2 November, and organisers are advising people to allow plenty of time to get to the start.

There will also be a number of road closures and diversions, which will begin from 6am which should be factored into your travel plans.

By Car From the A38: exit at the Manadon...

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Barne Barton gets planning

People in Barne Barton are becoming town planners and will shape development in their area for the next two decades.

Instead of the Council’s Planning Service putting together a plan and asking local people what think about it, residents have joined forces to create their own plan that will shape development in the future – whether that’s where to build homes, business premises or...

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Schools and nurseries should help children to brush their teeth

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has urged local authorities to tackle a growing crisis in the state of people’s teeth in disadvantaged areas of England.

Tooth decay and gum disease are the two most common, largely preventable dental problems. At risk are those who are among the most vulnerable in our society and who are dependent on others to care for them...

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2,000 jobs created through Plan for Jobs

A concerted effort to push projects that have stalled, provide support for business getting off the ground and encourage existing businesses to expand has led to 2,000 new roles in Plymouth – months ahead of target.

Council leader Tudor Evans said: “This is an incredible result. We were the first city to take this pro-active call to arms approach and act on – rather than just talk...

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