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The UK’s largest trade body for the painting and decorating sector has dropped anchor in Plymouth in order to put apprentices in the trade through their paces as part of a nationwide competition.

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) challenged apprentices to test their skills, stamina and creativity against their peers from across the region and be in with a chance of...

Less than 5% of Plymouth children eat their recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables on a typical school day, with 42% of parents saying their child refuses fruit and veg altogether, according to new research from Tesco.

But the findings also show what does work when it comes to getting five a day into kids, with 83% of Plymouth parents and carers saying their child is more...

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a...

Brixham’s new Maritime Heritage Trail has helped to turn the fishing town of Devon into a historical tourist attraction. The self-guided route has been launched to try to mark the anniversary of the Vigilance of Brixham, the historic trawler that's made quite a name for itself. Visitors can walk the same route as smugglers, sailors, and fishing crews, all of which helped to shape the location...