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Allison Homes breaks ground on its Tiverton development

Allison Homes South West has commenced work on its newest development in Tiverton. The regional housebuilder will bring 70 much-needed, affordable homes to the area.

This follows completion of the site, which took place in late November. The first homes will be available for occupation in summer 2025.

The development, which will be classed as 100% affordable, will be made up...

The good cause behind a new graffiti mural at a Plymouth Tesco store

Tesco customers at the Transit Way Superstore are enjoying an eye-catching new graffiti mural in the car park.

The brightly coloured mural was painted by local youngsters during a workshop led by Plymouth’s own acclaimed street artist Jon Lilly.

In a collaborative effort to tackle alcohol-related harm, the Tesco store teamed up with the Plymouth Community Alcohol Partnership...

Devon Air Ambulance encourages public to download free what3words app to stay safe this winter

This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.

While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog...

Police swap uniform for plain clothes to prevent knife sales to underage people

Devon & Cornwall Police officers recently took to the streets of Plymouth to carry out a plain clothes operation in a bid to prevent knife sales to people under the age of 18.

Officers from Devonport were joined by two police cadets from Citizens In Policing, aged 14 and 16, to visit a number of shops where they attempted to purchase a bladed article, ranging from fishing knives...

A Day Of Seasonal Friendship And Fun At Plymouth Oddfellows

In the final meeting before Christmas, members of Pride of the West with St. Andrew’s Oddfellows Lodge met at St Budeaux Hall for a meeting chaired by Noble Grand, Sis. Brenda who opened the meeting by warmly welcoming the visiting Provincial Grand Master, Sis. Tina.

The agenda then moved on to agree dates for 2025 and to consider the welfare of members in need.

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Artist thanks hospital with personalised paintings after complex hand surgery

Artist, Ann Force, from Falmouth, Cornwall, was so thrilled with life-changing hand surgery at a local Plymouth hospital, that she has gifted medical staff with personalised cartoon illustrations to say thank you.

Retired Head Teacher, Ann, 67, recently underwent complex hand surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, to treat effects of Dupuytren's, a genetic condition which...

Sir Rod Stewart reveals his model masterpiece in the UK

Britain’s #1 model railway magazine, Railway Modeller, has announced an exclusive interview with British rock legend Sir Rod Stewart, showcasing his breath-taking HO scale model railway layout. The intricate "Grand Street & Three Rivers Railroad" is inspired by the bustling cityscapes and industrial grandeur of 1940s America, and has taken over three decades for the singer to craft....

Pebblebed Heaths car park improvements completed

Half a million pounds of improvements to eleven car parking areas around the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve have been completed.

Over the last 4 years, improvements have taken place at eight car parks: Four Firs, Woodbury Castle, Estuary View, The Warren, Model Airfield, Wheathills, Uphams and Joney’s Cross. Roadside improvements took place at Stowford, Frying Pans and...

Barnstaple woman launches modern slavery campaign after being inspired by real life survivors

A charity worker from Devon has setup a brand new modern slavery campaign, after witnessing first-hand the difficulties which survivors can face over the winter months. Emily Lloyd began supporting survivors of modern slavery three years ago, and after hearing their stories and experiences, was inspired to create the Stand With Survivors This Winter campaign.

This winter it is...

Theatre Royal Plymouth recognised in prestigious national awards

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is thrilled to announce that two of its co-productions, The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada , have received an impressive ten nominations collectively for the prestigious WhatsOnStage Awards.

The WhatsOnStage Awards, unique for being entirely audience-voted, celebrate the very best of UK theatre, underscoring the incredible impact these productions have...

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