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Premier Marinas strengthens River Dart presence with introduction of Dartmouth Marina

Premier Marinas, the UK’s leading marina operator, welcomes the newly titled Dartmouth Marina as its sixth integration for the 2026 boating season.

Premier Marinas acquired the marina at part of its acquisition of the Dart Marina Group of companies in April 2026. The popular marina...

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Most popular Summer Mix ever!

Spaces on hundreds of free, fun and exciting courses for young people as part of this year’s Summer Mix programme are filling up fast since registration began earlier this month.

Over 1,400 young people aged 11 to 19 – or 11 to 25 for those with a disability or special learning needs - have already signed up to try something new this August. Many of the fantastic courses on offer are...

Devon and Cornwall police provide good value for money, says report

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies (HMIC) has today published its latest inspection into the value for money provided by Devon and Cornwall Police.

Previous reports have highlighted the considerable challenges faced in Devon and Cornwall and the current report reiterates that the challenge remains larger here than in many other areas because the Force already spends less than...

Perranporth murder appeal on BBC Crimewatch

The mystery surrounding the death of Alan Jeal in Cornwall will be featured on BBC’s Crimewatch programme in a national appeal for information five months on.

Alan’s body was discovered on Perranporth beach on Tuesday 25 February 2014 by a member of the public while out walking his dog at around 2pm. He was naked apart from wearing socks and one walking shoe.

Multiple injuries...

Devon penguins fly East

Living Coasts has sent 20 penguins to Eastern Europe as part of a major new initiative. The coastal conservation charity has donated the birds to Tblisi Zoo in the former Soviet republic of Georgia to start a brand new colony.

Living Coasts Operations Manager Clare Rugg explained: “They have built a penguin exhibit from scratch with our advice and input – we have been working with them...

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Love Your Park during week-long celebration

Are you batty about bats? Fancy a bit of art in the park or some meadow magic in Whitleigh?

People are being asked to hug their park as part of the national ‘Love Parks Week’ a celebration of all that’s green and pleasant in Plymouth.

An exciting programme of events, which starts on Friday 27 July and runs until 3 August, gives families and young people plenty to do in the...

Tom Daley's plane in mid-air emergency

Plymouth Olympic diver Tom Daley was involved in a dramatic mid-air emergency as his plane was forced to land in Russia after developing a technical fault.

The Virgin Atlantic flight VS251 was travelling from Shanghai to London Heathrow this morning when it ran into trouble forcing it to land at Irkutsk Airport.

Tom wrote on Instagram: "Just had to make an emergency landing in...

Volunteer Lee called to Commonwealth Games

Lee Fergusson, an Audit and Information Facilitator at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is thrilled to have now been given the opportunity to volunteer in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

After being carefully selected from thousands of applicants, he has been given the chance to work behind the scenes supporting the whole venue with communications, linking in perfectly with his earlier...

Hike for Plymouth's St Luke's Hospice

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth invites you to join them on their Hospice Hike on Sunday 21 September 2014.

Dust off those walking boots and prepare yourself for a great day out with people who simply love the great outdoors! Get together a group of friends or even treat your dog to a special walk and join together with fellow walkers to raise money for St Luke’s.

With beautiful...

Our plastic waste worse for marine life than previously thought

The tiny plastic particles polluting our seas are not only orally ingested by marine creatures, but also enter their systems through their gills, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter.

Scientists also discovered that when microplastics are drawn in through this method they take over six times longer to leave the body compared with standard digestion.

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Love your dog, but love your postie too!

During a visit to West Park Delivery Office yesterday (Fridy), Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, met post men and women who have had the misfortune of being bitten or attacked by dogs while on their rounds, in a bid to raise awareness of the effect dog attacks have.

Dog Awareness Week, which has been launched by the Royal Mail, along with the Communication Workers Union (CWU...

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