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Winkleigh's much-loved fair returns

Winkleigh's much-loved annual Fair is now underway, with a packed programme of community events and celebrations continuing throughout the week following a successful opening ceremony held on Sunday in the Town Square.

The Winkleigh Fair is one of Devon's oldest surviving community...

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Two new partnerships for Great South West Walks

The South West Coast Path Association is pleased to announce two new partnerships for their 2014 fundraising event, the Great South West Walks.

The Great South West Walks 2014, which will take place from 20th - 28 September, hopes to see 1,500 people taking part in 100 guided sponsored walks in order to raise funds for the improvement of the South West Coast Path.

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Be there when MTV Crashes Plymouth!

Tickets for this summer’s MTV Crashes Plymouth event will be available from Friday 2 May.

The spectacular live music event, being organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday 15 July and feature a number of headline music acts.

It follows other massively popular MTV Crashes events staged in Glasgow, Belfast and...

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Look out for a NAFAS Lonely Bouquet

There’s no better way to say it than with flowers. Which is exactly why NAFAS (The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) is using beautiful little bunches to spread some love around the UK on National Flower Arranging Day (Friday 2nd May 2014)

In celebration of their Emerald Anniversary, the charity plans to distribute over 60,000 bouquets across the UK embracing ‘The...

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Revolution Plymouth: The Grand Re-Launch

The Inventive Bar Company has selected Revolution Plymouth, located on Derry’s Cross, as the next bar to receive a six figure investment to fund a complete renovation. This transformation will heighten Revolution‘s presence as one of the city’s premium drinking and dining venues.

Located just a stone’s throw from the Theatre Royal, the impressive new-look venue will offer plush...

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The Range HQ to anchor new district centre for Derriford

A new headquarters for one of Plymouth’s best known brands could form the anchor development within a new district centre for Derriford, safeguarding hundreds of jobs and creating hundreds more.

CDS (Superstores International Ltd), the firm behind the Range Stores, which has 88 stores across the country, plan to invest £8 million in a new base for its operations.

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Police crack down on bird crime

Devon and Cornwall Police Wildlife Crimes Group are cracking down on the persecution of Herring Gulls during the spring months.

Herring Gulls have traditionally been given a bad name due in part to the portrayal of them stealing pasties and ice creams from un-suspecting members of the public in our seaside towns. However, Herring Gulls are a protected species which includes the birds...

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Talking to a neighbour is highlight of the day for many

Research carried out by The Big Lunch has found that while feelings of loneliness are on the rise, the simple act of talking to neighbour is seen by those questioned in the South West as not only a way to brighten someone’s day, but as a lifeline for those who live alone.

The study - carried out by Lottery funded initiative The Big Lunch - the UK’s annual get together for neighbours –...

Building site Manager wins National Award for Challenging Affordable Housing Project

Site manager Nathan Pyett from independent developer, C G Fry & Son has won a Considerate Constructors Scheme 2014 National Site Bronze Award. Nathan received his award in London and was joined by his partner Julia Simmonds and Kevin Murch, Construction Director of C G Fry and his wife Teresa. This award is in recognition of improving the image of construction and was for Holmdale site in...

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Further warning over bogus police scam

Police are urging householders to be on their guard following further reported incidents of a phone fraud where unsuspecting victims are duped by people posing as police.

Reports of this scam have now been recorded in the South Hams area with four incidents recorded in Paignton yesterday, Thursday, 24 April, with two victims alone having parted with more than £12,000 each.

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Plymouth University awarded NERC grant to investigate storm damage at Lyme Bay

Scientists at Plymouth University have launched an investigation into the impact upon the country’s first coastal marine protected area caused by the unprecedented sequence of storms this winter.

Researchers in the Marine Institute will use video cameras to assess changes to the seabed at Lyme Bay off the south coast of Devon as part of an Urgency grant by the Natural Environment...

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