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Every £1 spent on Broadband gives £20 to the UK economy

A new report has shown that every £1 invested into Broadband, brings £20 back to the UK economy.

The report commissioned for the government also reveals that the impact of superfast internet also has a huge impact on the way we live making it easier to work from home or stream online TV.

Earlier this year the first rural communities in Devon began to benefit from a rollout of...

Power tools stolen from B&Q store near Crownhill

Two men are being sought by police after some power tools were allegedly stolen from the B&Q store near Crownhill in Plymouth.

The thefts took place at around 12.56pm and 1.40pm on Wednesday 13 November.

It is understood that an unconfirmed quantity of electric drills were stolen by a man carrying a laptop bag, leaving the store while one of the suspects distracted a member...

Special services this weekend for the Philippines

Special prayers and collections will be held at churches across Devon this Sunday as congregations respond to the call to help those affected by the devastating Philippines typhoon.

The typhoon, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land, has torn apart the lives of more than 11 million people in the Philippines who are now in urgent need of food, water and emergency shelter....

Fire crews called to fire at Nelson Gardens

Fire crews were called to a building fire at Nelson Gardens in Plymouth early this morning.

Two fire appliances from Camels Head, one from Greenbank and the aerial ladder platform from Crownhill attended the incident.

Two men and one woman were led to safety from the building suffering smoke inhalation. An ambulance was called, and fire service personnel administered first aid...

Snow and the worst winter for years could be heading our way

An icy blast is set to herald the arrival of winter next week with sub-zero temperatures overnight and widespread frost.

By Tuesday most of the country could see wintry showers with the chance of some significant snowfall on higher ground in northern areas, Met Office forecasters say.

Although temperatures will hover around 46F (8C) in the daytime, it will feel much colder as...

Plymouth announces date for the British Firework Championships 2014

Plymouth is again preparing to host one of the most exciting events in the UK: the internationally renowned British Firework Championships.

The dates for the 2014 event have now been confirmed as Tuesday 12 August and Wednesday 13 August.

Plymouth City Council coordinate the event in partnership with The Event Services Association (TESA) and 2014 will be the 18th anniversary of...

Plymouth hosts first Duke of Edinburgh gold residential for youth

Plymouth's Mount Batten Centre hosted its first Duke of Edinburgh's gold award residential this half term involving five young people from across the UK.

The 'Get into Maritime' residential focused on the marine sector by offering young people the chance to complete nationally recognised qualifications including the Royal Yachting Association Awards in Dinghy Sailing, Emergency First...

Ex-footballer receives national prize for research into analytical chemistry

A former professional footballer has won a major award in recognition of his research into the chemical properties of oil and petroleum.

Dr Charles West was once on the books of Hereford United, before going back into the world of academia when he enrolled at Plymouth University in his early 20s.

Now his pioneering work on the development of analytical techniques for use within...

Laying the foundations for self-build in the city

Two plots of Council land are up for grabs as Plymouth City Council launches a self-build project to help tackle the housing crisis.

Outline planning applications have been submitted for eight homes on the sites in Whitleigh and Ernesettle. Self-builders could buy the plots and create their own homes.

Cabinet member for Finance, Councillor Mark Lowry, whose portfolio includes...

Pony poo paper, hedgehog chutney and snowmen on sale at Sir Francis’ old home this weekend

Buckland Abbey, ordinarily associated with Privateer Sir Francis Drake, will be offering up a different kind of treasure this November.

The annual Craft Fair returns to the National Trust property near Yelverton on 16 and 17 November between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

With over 40 stalls selling everything from art, jewelry, pottery and local food, this event is still phenomenally...

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