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Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful...

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Police reinvest money from criminal activity to support community football sessions

Devon & Cornwall Police have reinvested money from illegal activity to help fund community football sessions in South Devon.

The Force’s Diverse Communities Team (DCT) used £900 from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to run a series of ten free community football sessions to people aged over 18.

The sessions aim to bring people together to raise awareness of hate crime...

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Exhibition tells fascinating story of River Dart’s anglers

The stories of the River Dart’s angling community are being shared for the first time in a new exhibition.

Dartmoor’s National Park Visitor Centre at Princetown is hosting the exhibition focusing on stories, histories, memories and archival material from the Dart Angling Association (DAA).

A Portrait of Place: The River Dart Anglers is a collaborative research project...

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Police in Barnstaple respond to public feedback as their latest operation gets underway

Police in Barnstaple have begun an operation to tackle local issues of concerns such as drug dealing, speeding motorists and anti-social behaviour.

The Neighbourhood Team, headed up by Barnstaple Sector Inspector Andy Wills, will be carrying out high visibility patrols and using dispersal powers to reassure the public and engage with local people.

The operation began on...

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Around one in two people in the South-West are worried about running out of money in retirement

Fear of running out of money in retirement is rising among those in the South-West with nearly half (47%) concerned their savings will not last them through retirement, new research* from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) shows, which has an office in Exeter.

In general, women are more worried about running out of money compared to men. More than half (54%) of women surveyed are...

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Undercover police operation in Torquay tackles street crime

Police teams recently seized a vehicle, a lock knife and drugs as part of their plain clothes operation to tackle crime on the streets of Torquay.

Across the past few weeks, stop searches were carried out with the aim of seizing drugs, dangerous weapons and to gather intelligence in an effort to disrupt people looking to commit crime.

Inspector Chris Lithgow, who heads up...

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Lord Mayor of Plymouth officially opens new Post Office

Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Cllr Mark Shayer, has “cut the ribbon” (15/3) at a brand-new Upland Drive Post Office that has opened in the ward that he represents.

Greg Gardner has opened Upland Drive Post Office at his SPAR Late Stop store which he owns at 71 -73 Upland Drive, Derriford, PL6 6BE.

At the Post Office we are continually looking to refresh our network and ensure we...

Planning Permission Granted for New Community Diagnostic Centre

Planning permission has been granted for the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to be built in Plymouth in the West End.

Stuart Windsor, Future Hospitals Director at University Hospitals Plymouth said: “We are pleased to have received planning permission for the new diagnostic centre. Groundworks are due to commence in April and we are working on the detailed designs to bring a full...

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Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events...

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Easter events at the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is putting on a whole host of events over the Easter holidays for children and families to enjoy.

From ocean clean ups, to behind the scenes tours with Ocean Discovery Rangers, and even a sleepover with the sharks! There is a wide range of activities for all ages to get stuck into.

SLEEPING WITH THE SHARKS

13th April &...

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28 new bike parking spaces ready-to-use in Exmouth

Exmouth's residents and visitors who get around the town on two wheels now have 28 more spaces to park their bikes.

The sites can be found by the RNLI Lifeboat Station on the seafront and in two locations in Phear Park.

By adding these new bike parking spaces, East Devon District Council (EDDC) aims to encourage active travel amongst residents, benefitting their health,...

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