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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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It's Plymouth's day on social media as City of Culture 2017 bid is submitted

Plymouth was buzzing on social media today amid huge local support for the city's bid for City of Culture 2017.

The hashtag #Plymouth2017 trended nationally on Twitter at lunchtime today (Tuesday 30 April) due to the number of users tweeting and re-tweeting their support for the bid which was submitted today.

This evening sees Smeaton's Tower illuminated as a beacon for...

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From Plymouth UK to Plymouth MA

A delegation from Plymouth UK will be heading stateside as part of a mission to strengthen trade and tourism links and help cement the special relationship between the two Plymouths.

Plymouth, Massachusetts will be welcoming representatives from Plymouth, UK as part of a five-day visit from 20 May.

The visit will include a formal reaffirmation of the strong links between the...

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Missing Paignton woman found safe and well

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare and whereabouts of a 24-year-old woman from the Paignton area.

A woman reported missing on Sunday (28 April) has been found safe and well in Paignton.

Katherine Hooper was located by a member of the public who alerted police to her location. She was taken to hospital for a full check up.

The police have thanked...

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Man convicted of Helston murder at Plymouth Crown Court

Alexander Channer, 54, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Colin Payne.

Appearing before Plymouth Crown Court on Monday 29 April, Mr Channer pleaded guilty to the murder and will serve a minumum of 15 years.

Following the sentence, Nick Payne the son of Colin said: "Our family would like to thank all the police officers and their liaison officers involved...

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Plymouth City of Culture 2017 - we're backing the bid!

The Plymouth Daily is delighted to be backing our city's bold and exciting bid to become the UK's City of Culture in 2017.

Plymouth's initial bid for this honour will be submitted today alongside 10 rival cities across the UK. There will then be an anxious wait until June while a panel of judges considers and finally shortlists 4 cities to go forward to a full and final bidding...

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Ernesettle woman to appear at Plymouth Magistrates charged with murder

A 38-year-old woman from Ernesettle is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates this morning (Tuesday 30 April 2013) charged with murder.

Angela Douglas was arrested during the evening of Sunday 28 April 2013 and detained at Crownhill Police Station.

The arrest was made after a 73-year-old Plymouth woman had been admitted to hospital. She died the following morning....

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Met Office forecast for hayfever sufferers

The pollen season is well underway and for some it can mean misery through the months ahead and regular trips to the chemist to search for remedies and medicines. Hayfever sufferers might be glad at least to note that they can guage the pollen index by keeping an (itchy) eye on the Met Office website.

The Met Office provide a pollen count forecast with a guide ranging from low to very...

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Last chance to see major ceramic show at City Museum and Art Gallery

Time is running out to see an exhibition of work by one of the UK’s most significant ceramic artists, currently on display at the City Museum and Art Gallery.

‘Gordon Baldwin: Objects for a Landscape’ is on a national tour from York Museums Trust and includes 100 ceramic works alongside related photographs, drawings and collage.

The works have all been produced by Gordon...

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Council leader hails delivery of half of its 100 pledges

The Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans says the council has now delivered half of the 100 pledges for the city that it announced last May.

The Council reports today that it has delivered 50 pledges and is on track to deliver all 100 pledges by the end of this year.

The commitments are themed around 10 priority areas focusing on: the economy and jobs,...

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Praise for county's Bikeability cycle training

Bikeability cycle training in Devon has been given a glowing endorsement from parents whose children have taken part in the course.

A survey by Devon County Council and the Plymouth School Sports Partnership found that 95% of parents rated the cycle training in Devon highly or very highly.

The effect of providing Bikeability in Devon is also demonstrated by the fact that 64% of...

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