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Young People Thrive Through Hands-On Forest School Learning at The LookOut@Haldon

Young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Devon are building confidence, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and reconnecting with education through an innovative Forest School programme run by Newton Abbot-based Community Support Team (CST) at The...

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Two men detained after city centre BB gun shooting

Plymouth police have reported that at about 19:55 on Thursday 10th January 2013, a Plymouth City licensee reported that someone had shot at his front door.

Police firearms officers attended and two males were detained and a BB gun was recovered.

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A guide for future regeneration of North Prospect

As North Prospect undergoes a major regeneration, new guidelines are being proposed so any future developments contribute to the goal of creating a vibrant and sustainable community.

The Area Planning Statement (APS) includes the findings of a public consultation and previous studies and sets out recommendations around planning issues including:

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Plymouth's Plan for Jobs unveiled

Over 2,000 jobs over the next two years - that's the aim of Plymouth's Plan for Jobs.

A total of 19 projects will aim to create several thousand jobs as part of an innovative plan that brings together actions and commitments from city organisations to pump energy, motivation and substantial funding into the local economy to stimulate growth and jobs.

A task force involving key...

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Extra investment needed for the South West's main line

A national rail investment programme claiming to be the largest since the Victorian age has no funding allocated for the South West's mainline.

Just days after the flood waters have receded from the tracks following a catastrophic failure of the network, Network Rail unveiled their £37.5 billion investment…for everywhere else.

Of the five billion to be invested in the western...

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Plymouth lends support to 'Show us you care' campaign

Plymouth City Council has joined the national campaign demanding urgent action from the government over the funding crisis facing adult social care.

The Local Government Association has launched the 'Show us you care' campaign, drawing together councils from across the country to call for action with a united voice.

Plymouth is facing huge pressures on its adult social care...

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Police appeal for information on missing 18-year-old

Police are still concerned for the welfare of 18-year-old Jamie Grewal, who has gone missing from the Ivybridge area.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon, 4th January after having a drink with friends after work in the Abbey Inn pub at Buckfastleigh during lunchtime.

He was then dropped-off in Ivybridge around 1.30pm to 2pm.

He has not been seen or heard from since...

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Jordan Cobb still not found despite cross-agency search

It is feared that 16-year-old Jordan Cobb from Plymouth drowned after he jumped from Torpoint ferry on New Year's Eve. D espite extensive cross-agency searches and a waning possibility that he will now be found alive, a Facebook page set up by his friends is asking for people to keep hoping. A fundraising page to offer support to his family has so far raised a total of £1,184.

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Fire Service devise plan to manage £5.5m budget cuts

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has announced a range of proposals to save £5.5 million following a reduction in the Government’s grant settlement.

The Service’s Government grant has been reduced by 10.3% in 2013 and a further 7.3% in 2014, which means the Service will lose £3.4m in the next financial year and a further £2.1m the following year.

Chief Fire...

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Urgent report on economic effects of storms on Devon

An urgent report into the economic effects of last year’s severe storms on Devon’s transport network has been ordered by county council leader John Hart.

Mr Hart called for the report to provide hard evidence so Devon County Council can launch a concerted campaign for urgent Government action to repair the battered rail and road network.

“I want to know the economic...

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