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Cockington Court Announces Alien Egg Trail for Easter

This Easter, take a trip to Cockington Court and discover the Alien Eggs that have landed in the grounds. Pick up a trail map from the Manor House and hunt down the extra-terrestrial creations in this family friendly, Easter Egg trail around the Cockington Court estate.

A team of local sculptures, makers, painters and artists have created a wide range of alien-inspired, eye-catching...

South West tech company partners with local charity to support people with visual impairment

South West IT and technology support company Timewade have announced their new partnership with local charity Somerset Sight .

Timewade will be working with Somerset Sight as their Charity of the Year, raising money and awareness to support people living with visual impairment.

Somerset Sight offers a range of practical and emotional support to enable people who are blind or...

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Police launch murder investigation in Plymouth

Police were called at around 8.55pm last night [21 March] to Leigham Manor Drive, Plymouth, following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a local man in his 40s, was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

It was reported that the vehicle left the scene and was located in the Marsh Mills retail park at a short...

Shouting about volunteers’ litter-picking efforts can cut littering, charity reveals

A pilot study by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, funded thanks to generosity of players of People’s Postcode Lottery, has seen littering reduced by an average of 40% at hotspots when colourful signs are erected to tell the public about volunteer’s clean-up efforts.

The study was carried out ahead of this year’s Great British Spring Clean, the country’s biggest mass-action...

Plymstock care home celebrates St Patrick’s Day in style

Residents from a Plymstock care home celebrated St Patrick’s Day in style with a party on Friday 17 March.

Staff at Anchor’s Selkirk House donned green costumes to get into the spirit of the day. The care home was decked out in shamrocks and green decorations made by the residents during arts and crafts activities to mark the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, St Patrick.

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East Devon PCSOs receive commemorative medals for their service

Chief Inspector John Shuttleworth attended Honiton Police Station this week to hand out commemorative medals to the Rural East Devon Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

The medals are in recognition and celebration of the 20 year anniversary of PCSOs across Devon & Cornwall Police.

PCSO Darren England, PCSO Hayley Widger and PCSO Michael McGauley serve Honiton,...

Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club presented with Certificate of Commendation by the RYA

The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club (RPCYC) has been recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) for its impressive story of resilience and growth amid the challenges of the pandemic. In recognition of its efforts, the RPCYC has been presented with a Certificate of Commendation by the RYA.

In 2020, the RPCYC faced the daunting task of restarting its activities in the...

South West Business Council appoints two leading South West business women to Board

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that two of the region’s leading business figures will be joining their Statutory Board.

Catherine Mathews and Paula Hewitt bring a combined experience of nearly 60 years in the infrastructure and legal sectors to the SWBC’s board.

The SWBC’s core aims are to convene, inform and connect businesses across the South West. Its...

Local McDonald's franchisee partners with CEDA

McDonald’s franchisee, David Shawyer, who owns and operates four restaurants in the Exeter and Exmouth area, has just announced his partnership with CEDA (Community, Equality, Disability Action), an independent registered charity who provide learning and social opportunities for disabled people in Devon.

To celebrate David’s new partnership, on Tuesday 14th March he hosted a VIP...

Detective makes television appeal for information following thefts in South Devon

Devon & Cornwall Detective Inspector was interviewed by Crimewatch Live to renew an appeal for information around brazen cable thefts in South Devon.

On Friday 17 March 2023, Detective Inspector Andy Turner from Devon & Cornwall Police appeared on Crimewatch LIVE on BBC ONE to discuss recent thefts of cables in South Devon, and appeal to anyone who may have information to...

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