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Devon professionals embark on South Korean exchange

A team of young professionals from Devon are off to the Jeollanam-Do province of South Korea under the Rotary Internationals Group Study Exchange (GSE). At the same time, a similar team of South Koreans will travel to Devon.

The one month exchange, which will begin on 1 May 2013, comprises team leader Sally Wilcox, police officer Ed Vallins, lawyer Lucy Seymour and development...

First Plymouth Food Expo a "shop window" for local produce

Local food producers and buyers flocked to the first ever Food Plymouth Expo on 27 March, at the Guildhall, which hosted over 60 food producers and support organisations including; fresh fish, meat, pasties, fruit and veg, along with a range of other innovative and tasty local food products. It was attended by local restaurants and hotels, along with other key food buyers from within the city...

Theatre Royal to inspire disabled young people with drama

Splashing in water and smelling flowers is all part of a unique, interactive performance coming to Plymouth specifically designed for young people with profound disabilities. The Theatre Royal and Plymouth City Council have teamed up with Nottingham Playhouse to bring the production ‘White Peacock’ to the city – a story of Sam’s long summer break from school, and the adventures that await him...

Theatre Royal show nominated for two Olivier Awards

A show produced in association with the Theatre Royal Plymouth has been nominated for two Olivier Awards.

Plymouth audiences were the first to experience 'The Master & Margarita', a brand new piece from internationally renowned theatre company Complicite, when it opened here with three exclusive performances before touring Europe, including a run at the Barbican Theatre in London....

Sky Ride Plymouth returns to Central Park

Following the success of last year’s event, Sky Ride is coming back to Plymouth for a second time in May.

Sky Ride is a free event that encourages people to get on a bike and have fun cycling on traffic free paths. Last year Plymouth City Council, in partnership with British Cycling, hosted the cycling event which saw over 7,000 people taking part.

This year will see Sky Ride...

Vital Sparks project ignites Plymouth's cultural potential

The brand new Vital Sparks project is being ignited in Plymouth thanks to funding from Arts Council England.

Vital Sparks will be designed to inspire arts, culture and creativity in the city and act as a link between different groups involved in these activities.

A dedicated project leader will be recruited to develop an activity programme that will put creativity into the...

Children shine at School Games despite icy conditions

Over a thousand young people from across Devon braved freezing conditions to shine at this week’s Devon Winter School Games, part of the national Sainsbury’s School Games, held at the University of Exeter at St Luke’s Science and Sports College.

Nine different sports were on offer, with the only casualty of the poor weather conditions being the cycling competition, cancelled due to a...

Photos of two men released in connection with sailing club break in

Police have issued images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a break in at a Plymouth boatyard.

At around 11.30pm on March 5th two men were captured on CCTV in the grounds of Hooe Sailing Club, Barton Road, Turnchapel.

The two broke into the site and then forced their way into the workshop stealing a number of tools including power washers and...

Knife point robbery outside Travelodge

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that occurred outside the Travelodge, in Derrys Cross, Plymouth at approximately 11.30pm on Thursday 28th March.

The victim, who was visiting Plymouth, left the train station and walked to North Cross roundabout where he asked a man and woman for directions to the Travelodge.

The man offered to walk the victim to the...

Police renew calls for witnesses to A38 accident

Devon and Cornwall Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a road traffic collision that happened on the A38 at Westlake near Ivybridge in March.

The dark-coloured Volvo left the Plymouth-bound carriageway between the Ivybridge offslip and Lee Mill.

Officers would like anyone who may be able to comment on the manner of driving of this car prior to the collision to...

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