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Refunds for cancelled Devon County Show

Refunds for the cancelled final day of Devon County Show are now available on the organisers’ website.

Organisers were forced to cancel the final day of the show on Saturday 24 May after mud and heavy rain raised significant health and safety concerns for visitors.

Devon County Show Secretary, Ollie Allen said rain had turned the car parks into “quagmires” which saw organisers...

Keys to the city centre shop handed over

Plans to provide a better service for customers as well as bring more people into the city centre have reached a ‘key’ milestone.

The keys of the new 1st Stop shop in New George Street are being handed over to contractors Claremont Interiors to transform the empty shop into a city centre base for the Council.

The two storey building will be home to the main Council reception...

Students' Union wins highest award for green impact in the community

Plymouth University’s Students’ Union (UPSU) has received the highest award possible by the National Union of Students (NUS) for its green efforts. Further detail

The Green Impact Excellence Outstanding award reflects dedication to positive environmental action over the last year, turning UPSU into a hub of sustainability at the heart of our wider community.

The award...

“Train to Teach” roadshow seeks top talent in Plymouth

Aspiring teachers with the passion and potential to teach are being encouraged to attend the National College for Teaching and Leadership’s roadshow when it visits Plymouth on Tuesday 3 June.

The “Train to Teach” roadshow is the most comprehensive event of its kind, giving new graduates and those considering a career change, a chance to find out more about the rewards and opportunities...

Appeal following serious assault in Saltash

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in Saltash yesterday (Tuesday, May 27) that left a man with serious stab wounds.

Police were called to an adress in Alamein Road at around 2pm to reprts of an injured man.

The 19-year-old local man was then airlifted to Derriford Hospital suffering from a number of stab wounds to his body.

Following enquiries,...

£12m Heritage Lottery Fund grant will bring Plymouth legends to life

Plymouth is celebrating a truly historic moment after scooping earmarked funding of £12.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to create a major new historic and cultural attraction at the very heart of the city.

The HLF today announced the results of its major grants (applications of £5m and over) Board meeting which saw Plymouth approved to receive more than half of the cash needed...

Saltram wants your World War II stories

Staff and volunteers at Saltram, in Plympton, are commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings as they prepare for ‘Spitfires and Sweethearts’, a 1940’s event taking place over Father’s Day weekend on 14 and 15 June, from 10am to 4pm.

Working in partnership with ‘The 1940’s Roadshow’, Saltram Park will come alive with a replica spitfire, entertainment, live munition...

Plymouth hosts it's very own 'Antiques Roadshow'

As part of the ‘History Week Live’ celebrations, curators from Plymouth City Museum are inviting people to bring along any artifacts they would like to be evaluated by experts.

The curators will be on hand to answer questions about treasures from 9am–6pm on 28 May. The event is free and everyone is invited.

History Week Live is an event during May Half Term Week and forms part...

Coach crash victims named

Two women who died in a coach in Cornwall have been named locally as Margaret Luxton and Carol Mundoon.

The women died when the coach they were travelling in hit a wall on the A387 near Looe on Tuesday 13 May.

13 people were hospitalised by injuries received in the crash but have now been discharged.

Others with minor injuries were assessed and treated by paramedics at...

Pedal power: thousands enjoy Sky Ride

Thousands of people took to the streets of Plymouth on their bikes this weekend as Sky Ride landed on The Hoe for its third consecutive year.

Cheers were heard as people set off on the ride, which was opened by Plymouth’s Special Olympians gold and bronze medallists, Elizabeth Haywood and Steven Dodd.

The free event hosted by Plymouth City Council, British Cycling and Sky...

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