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Cyclist killed in road collision near Lifton

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the old A30 near Lifton in Devon.

The incident occurred at around 4.11pm on Wednesday 14 August on the old A30 at Sprytown Cross near Lifton.

A Citroen Saxo and a Giant Revel bicycle were involved in the collision.

The pedal cyclist was emerging from the Give Way line on the northern arm of...

Calling all Sea Monsters: The Lost Pearl of Plymouth needs you!

Organisers behind the highly anticipated Plymouth digital adventure, Resurgam, are giving people an opportunity to be part of the game which entwines technology with spectacular immersive theatre.

The new, innovative mobile location-based game, which challenges players to hunt The Lost Pearl of Plymouth, using only a mobile phone and an app to help them, is heading to the city in...

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust shortlisted for CIPR PRide Awards

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Communications Team has been shortlisted for two Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) 'South West PRide Awards'.

The CIPR PRide Awards recognise the outstanding talents and achievements of public relations practitioners across the UK’s regions and nations. They are the most prestigious and rigorous awards of their kind.

The team has been...

Early Roman Catholic missal discovered at Plymouth’s Central Library

A very rare Roman Catholic missal dated 1637 is one of a number of early Christian texts going on display at Plymouth’s Central Library from Friday 16 August.

The missal was discovered by Senior Librarian Graham Naylor while he was looking through the library’s store rooms for books to include in the exhibition.

A complete set of all the Latin texts used by priests conducting...

Successful Dartmoor Folk Festival 'keeping customs and traditions alive'

The Mayor of West Devon was among those who impressed the crowds who went along to the three-day Dartmoor Folk Festival held at South Zeal, near Okehampton, during the weekend of August 9-11.

Cllr Bill Cann, who performed the official opening of the festival, also got up on an old hay wagon to give an impromptu demonstration of his Dartmoor Step Dancing skills.

Mr Cann put in...

Lib Dems announce Euro 2014 candidate list

South West Liberal Democrats have followed the Conservatives and Labour in announcing their candidate list for the 2014 European elections.

Lib Dems in the South West region have overwhelmingly voted to select sitting MEP, Sir Graham Watson to lead the party’s list in a ballot of party members.

The UK will vote for its Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on 22 May 2014 -...

Police appeal following two burglaries in Roborough

Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in Roborough on the outskirts of Plymouth.

On Sunday 28 July, a burglary occurred at West Stable House, which is a renovated period property within the grounds of Maristow House.

A quantity of spirits was taken in the raid.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have been recently offered bottles of...

British Firework Championships all set to illuminate Plymouth's skies

The internationally renowned British Firework Championships will once again be blazing a trail from Plymouth’s waterfront today and tomorrow evening (13 and 14 August).

The event returns with six professional firework companies battling it out to be the 'Champion of Champions'.

Delivered in partnership with the Event Services Association (TESA), the event celebrates its 17th...

Police boss calls for action against 'legal highs'

In the wake of three local incidents over the weekend where young people were hospitalised after taking so-called 'legal highs', Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg is urging all sections of the community to join forces to counter the danger posed by an increasing trade in the drugs.

The incidents, two in Exeter and one in Torquay, occurred just days after Mr Hogg confronted staff...

Harry and Amelia are South West's most popular baby names

Harry and Amelia were the most popular first names given to babies born in England and Wales in 2012, maintaining the top spots from 2011.

They were also the most popular names in the South West according to records released by the Office for National Statistics.

Riley replaced Joshua in the top ten most popular names for baby boys, climbing five places from number 13 to number...

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