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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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Building up to Plymouth's Half Marathon

With just over two weeks to go until Plymouth’s Half Marathon in association with Babcock, the 5,000 runners signed up for this year’s event are sure to be feeling a mix of nerves, anticipation, and above all excitement ahead of their half marathon challenge on Sunday 27 April.

The race will start in style at 9am on the Hoe, and then proceed along the seafront towards the Barbican....

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Chief Constable meets the Pope

Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer has this week met Pope Francis in the Vatican to raise awareness of human trafficking and slavery.

Chief Constable Sawyer joined fellow police leaders from around the world as well as Home Secretary Theresa May at the conference hosted by Pope Francis in the Vatican.

Mr Sawyer holds the National Association of Chief Police...

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Thousands of cyclists expected to take part in Sky Ride 2014

The streets of Plymouth will be closed to traffic on Sunday 25 May as thousands of people are expected to take to their bikes as Sky Ride Plymouth is back for its third year running – or is that third year cycling.

One of sixteen major events taking place across the country this summer, Sky Ride Plymouth is set to be a brilliant day out. There will be extreme challenges, music and...

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Council continues fight against payday lenders

Plymouth City Council is continuing its fight to stop people from signing up to high-interest, short-term loans by supporting the city’s credit union, which offers people more affordable alternatives.

Plymouth has just over 200,000 adults living in the city and it is estimated that at least 5,000 are using online payday lenders. Many of them are paying annual percentage interest...

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RAFPA South West branch calls for new members

The South West Branch of the RAF Police Association are calling for new members.

They meet every two months at The Hunting Lodge near Ivybridge on the first Wednesday of alternate months at 11.30am. Meetings are followed by lunch.

The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 4 June.

Several members also take part in the Cenotaph parade on Remembrance Sunday in London,...

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Just the ticket: Devon’s search for best bus driver

Bus passengers in Devon are among the happiest in the country according to a new survey which ranks Devon high for overall satisfaction.

Of the 800 plus Devon people who took part in the national survey by Passenger Focus, a record 90 per cent recorded their satisfaction overall, which includes 95 per cent of passengers with a disability.

Value for money, punctuality, bus and...

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Farmers call on Government to Cut Red Tape Quicker

Farmers from the National Farmers Union (NFU) have called on the the Government to act with more 'urgency' on removing 'red tape' from the industry.

A report published today by an independent group led by former NFU Director General Richard Macdonald, suggets that by cutting red tape the government has already helped the boost UK Farming industry.

Changes inclding An ‘earned...

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Council leader signs off delivery of 99th pledge

Plymouth City Council has now delivered all but one of its 100 pledges for the city.

Councillor leader Tudor Evans has signed off the 99th pledge to be delivered since May 2012, which was a commitment to provide access to Council services at times most suitable to Plymouth residents.

The Cabinet has recently agreed to open its new city centre shop on Saturday mornings and on...

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Historic houses re-open for summer season

Plymouth’s historic Elizabethan and Merchant’s Houses have opened their doors for 2014.

Both properties are rare surviving examples of their time and provide a fascinating insight into different aspects of the city’s heritage.

The Elizabethan House was built in the late 1500s when Plymouth was a thriving, bustling port. The Merchant’s House dates from the early 1600s and was...

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Can you help raise funds for mum with two terminal illnesses?

Can you help raise funds for mum with two terminal illnesses? A massive appeal was today launched to help a 36-year-old Exeter mum who is the only person in the world with two rare terminal conditions.

Jo Smith, 36, has a unique combination of diseases and doctors say the odds of suffering both is over five billion to one. She needs a heart and lung transplant to have any hope of...

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