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Live church bells across Exeter and the sound of artillery fire from Plymouth Citadel will be used in a performance of 1812 Overture at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 25 April.

The score of Tchaikovsky's piece which celebrates Russia's defence against Napoleon, calls for Russian cannon shots. To make the performance by Exeter’s EMG Symphony Orchestra more local and up-to-date, Plymouth’s...

Seven 14-year-old boys from a school in Wiltshire have been rescued by helicopter after getting lost on Dartmoor while practicing for the Ten Tors challenge.

The teenagers were located safe and well by the police helicopter from Exeter after losing their way in low cloud. They were found on the moor near Great Kneeset having called police for assistance at approximately 4.30pm on...

Over five million people are at risk from the devastating effects of flooding in the UK, with thousands of properties at risk in the South West. And the Environment Agency is looking for enthusiastic people to advise on the management of flood risk throughout the South West and make a real difference to people’s lives and to the environment we live in.

The Agency is looking for people...

Young people in Plymouth have been treated to the inside scoop on life in Parliament.

The Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Honourable John Bercow MP has been visiting Plymouth and came to the Council House to talk to children from HMS Heroes and representatives from the UK Youth Parliament, Plymouth Youth Cabinet and the City Youth Council.

The Rt Hon John Bercow MP...