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Classic British Hotels collection Partners with the Tiverton Hotel in Devon

Classic British Hotels is delighted to announce a major expansion of its curated collection following a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group, including the 69-bedroom Tiverton Hotel in Devon. All nine distinctive properties within the Crest Hotels portfolio have officially joined Classic...

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Train gives Britain’s Ocean City a national platform

One of Plymouth's best views will now be seen from the centre of London and across the country.

A gigantic picture of Plymouth Hoe, featuring the world-famous Smeaton’s Tower, will be powering into Paddington on a regular basis, thanks to a huge train wrap which shows off Britain’s Ocean City in all its glory.

Commuters heading out to the city will get a glimpse of what makes...

Concern grows for missing elderly man

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 71-year-old man missing from the Greenbank area of Plymouth.

Edwin Williamson was last seen at the hostel where he resides on Monday, June 23, 2014, but concern is now growing for him after a recent spell in hospital left his health frail.

Mr Williamson is described as a white man, 5ft 5ins tall with long grey hair...

Funding means prehistoric finds can go on public display for the first time ever

A £30,000 award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will help some important archaeological discoveries from Dartmoor go on public display for the first time ever in Plymouth this autumn.

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be staging an exhibition, in partnership with the Dartmoor National Park Authority, called ‘Whitehorse Hill: A Prehistoric Dartmoor Discovery’ from 13...

12 local acts to perform on MTV Crashes stage

Twelve local acts will get to perform on the massive MTV Crashes Plymouth stage the day after the sell-out event.

Plymouth City Council is hosting a free evening show on Wednesday 16 July to celebrate local talent and give anyone who was unable to secure tickets for MTV Crashes Plymouth an opportunity to experience another great music event.

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith...

Five escape blaze in block of flats

Five people had a lucky escape when a fire broke out in a block of flats in Clittaford View, Southway this morning.

Three fire crews from Crownhill and Camels Head initially attended, but on arrival the officer in charge requested a further appliance from Greenbank along with the incident command unit and support pump as the property was well alight. Crews also requested the aerial...

National Trust seek sporting volunteers

The National Trust properties of Saltram House and Gardens and Plymbridge Woods are looking for volunteers to support the Sports Development Officer in running various events, activities and sessions this summer.

The majority of this volunteering will be from July to September on a variety of days and weekends. We are looking for enthusiastic people who love the outdoors, enjoy talking...

Man seriously injured after assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Plymouth at the weekend.

A couple were walking from the Southway Pub area towards Lundy Close at around 12.50am on Saturday 21 June when a man appeared in front on them as they entered an alleyway.

The man, who was not known to them, made a comment to the couple and the victim asked him to leave them...

Tribute to motorcyclist who died at Aveton Gifford

The family of Ross Friend (pictured), who died following the collision on the A379 at Aveton Gifford, have paid tribute to him.

“Ross James Friend, aged 20, was a loving protective son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and amazing friend to everyone who knew him.

“He lived life to the max and was a loveable character who touched many lives. His absence has left a massive hole...

National Marine Aquarium re-landscapes garden to keep bees buzzing

The National Marine Aquarium is working with a local community group to turn an unloved space into a buzzing native coastal habitat for Britain’s solitary bees.

‘Bee by the Sea’ is part of Grow Wild - supported by the Big Lottery Fund and led by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Grow Wild inspires communities and individuals from all across the UK to transform unloved spaces for nature by...

Showers forecast for Glastonbury

After a couple of weeks of sunny, dry, warm weather, conditions are changing and it's looking more unsettled for this years Glastonbury Festival.

Today (Wednesday) should be relatively fine as tens of thousands arrive at the Festival site in Pilton to pitch their tents. However as we progress towards the end of the week and into the weekend the risk of showers, some of them heavy,...

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