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Supplier announced for multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce that a supplier has now been appointed for the design and delivery of Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme – marking a major milestone in progressing this vital project. 

The proposed £21 million scheme will help protect...

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Tree-mendous opportunity for city expert

Forget city of culture, horticulture is where it’s at for one Council staff member who has been asked to advise at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.

Council’s tree officer Chris Knapman is normally responsible for administering tree preservation orders and related duties but has been invited to advise on tree issues at the Royal Chelsea Hospital, during the construction of the...

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No water restrictions likely as South West prepares for bumper summer

South West Water today confirmed its reservoirs are ready to cope with the millions expected to head west this summer and it expects no water restrictions for the 17th consecutive year.

That's good news ahead of the first May Bank Holiday which tourism chiefs are hoping will be the first of many sun-baked weekends. Eight million tourists visit the region every year raising the demand...

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Assault appeal on 14-year-old girl in Plympton

Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault on a 14-year-old girl in Plympton.

The incident took place between 3.15pm and 3.30pm on Friday 19 April 2013, at the junction of Larkham Lane and St Marys Road.

The girl was talking to two friends near to the post box when she was allegedly elbowed in the back by a woman, sustaining reddening and bruising.

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Police appeal for information about a wanted suspect

Police in the Plymouth area are seeking a 21-year-old man who is wanted in connection with a recall to prison for a breach of his licence conditions.

Devon & Cornwall Police seek the whereabouts of this male and current or last known location and are looking for the male to surrender himself or contact the police via 101 number.

The police are proactively following a...

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Rare atlas with possible link to Sir Francis Drake goes on display

A very rare atlas with a possible link to Sir Francis Drake has gone on display at the Central Library as part of Plymouth's first ever History Festival.

The 1520 edition of 'Ptolemy's Atlas', published by the renowned German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller, includes 27 maps produced from the original ideas of Claudius Ptolemy, the 'Father of Cartography'. Ptolemy lived in Alexandria...

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Plymouth's heritage celebrated as the city's first History Festival begins

Plymouth's first-ever 'History Festival' got underway today, its aim to highlight and celebrate Plymouth's unique history and heritage through a series of different events for people of all ages and interests.

The programme of exhibitions and events has begun and you can find out what's happening by visiting the History Festival 2013 website . There are nearly 100 different events...

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Plans unveiled for Route des Princes yacht race

Exciting plans for the major new yacht race, the Route des Princes, have been unveiled at an international press conference in Paris today.

Ten teams have been confirmed for the race which starts in Valencia on 9 June and will reach Plymouth between 26 June and 29 June. A giant 80 feet maxi yacht will be among the ten enormous multi hulls that will stop over in Plymouth.

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Olympic SHUTTLE fleet finally goes Local

Back in March 2012 First Devon & Cornwall introduced new buses on the Plymouth Park & Ride services. These replaced the previous ADL "Enviro 400" buses which were sent off to Bath to work.

These new buses were actually part of a large order for 100 of these buses for First Group. All 100 were used for the Olympics where they carried the SHUTTLE names on their sides in...

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Changes to bus departure points on Royal Parade

Departure points for some of the bus services operating from Royal Parade will be changing from Sunday 5 May.

The changes, which will spread services out more evenly across the bus stops, are being made by Plymouth City Council and local bus companies to reduce congestion and improve safety.

Royal Parade is the city’s busiest bus interchange and there are often problems with ‘...

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Britain’s top planner praises Plymouth’s planning team

Dr Peter Geraghty, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), praised Plymouth City Council’s planning team as he toured the city centre last week (26 and 27 April) and enjoyed a sneak preview of the Abercrombie Exhibition.

The Royal Town Planning Institute represents 23,000 planners worldwide working in the private, public, education and charity sectors, and is...

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