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Will You Be My Friend?

Five Mile Films - the makers of Channel 4’s The Dog House - are currently casting in Devon for a new BBC series about childhood friendships.

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it...

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Planning application submitted for Plymouth’s new Community Diagnostic Centre

Following a public consultation last month, a planning application for the city’s new Community Diagnostic Centre has been submitted to Plymouth City Council for approval.

The new centre in Plymouth’s West End will allow people to receive early tests and diagnosis. Ahead of this new building opening, a temporary CT scanner unit at Colin Campbell Court is already seeing 250 patients...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth panto to return in 2024 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

As this year’s lavish production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears starring Strictly sensational Brendan Cole, Double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes and Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell prepares to open tonight, Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced that pantomime will be making a magical return in...

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New Urology Investigation Unit welcomes first patients

The new Chestnut Urology Investigation Unit at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) has opened its doors to patients this week. The services offered in Urology have increased over time and the new location provides sufficient space to significantly increase the level of activity and number of patients who can be treated.

The Urology department diagnoses and treats urological disease,...

St Cuthbert Mayne School celebrates the official opening of new buildings

Staff and pupils at St Cuthbert Mayne School in Torquay have celebrated the official opening of their new and improved buildings.

Their new facilities include a purpose-built building for special educational needs (SEN), newly refurbished classrooms, toilets and reception area.

The buildings were officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 24th November, coinciding...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth to make history with first open mic night

Calling all poets, musicians, spoken word artists, and other creatives! Get involved in Theatre Royal Plymouth's first ever open mic night.

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has launched its very first open mic night which will take place in February and focus on themes of diversity, inclusion and the climate emergency.

Applications to perform at the inaugural show, entitled How...

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Brand new care home opening in St Leonard’s to create 60 jobs

A brand new purpose-built care home soon to open in the St Leonard’s area of Exeter is set to create up to 60 jobs.

Escan Manor opening in early 2024 by Mora Living will provide a luxurious and friendly living environment, along with a real sense of community. The 72 en-suite bedrooms, arranged across three floors in small homely clusters will feature a wide selection of lounges and...

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Recycle your real Christmas tree to support your local hospice

Hospiscare have launched their annual Christmas Tree Recycling scheme to support end-of-life care across the heart of Devon.

On Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 January 2024, Hospiscare and a team of volunteers will be heading out in full force to collect and recycle Christmas trees in return for a donation to the local charity.

Collections will take place in Crediton...

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Candlelight Service alongside Sidmouth donkeys

The Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary was illuminated by thousands of LED candles on Friday evening as the charity held its annual Carols by Candlelight service.

The main walkways around the sanctuary were lit up with twinkling lights, creating the perfect seasonal atmosphere for the hundreds of visitors to the event.

Hosted by celebrant and BBC Radio presenter Emma Britton, the...

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Three Reasons You’re Arguing with Your Partner This Christmas

The origins of most financial disagreements between couples this season, can be broadly put down to three key reasons – according to financial relationship coach Andrew Neligan founder of Harmonious Money .

Recently polls by Finder.com found that Brits spend nearly £740 more in December than in any other month. Yet in...