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£2 million mark reached by Medics4Ukraine

Donations helping frontline medics in Ukraine

Independent British initiative Medics4Ukraine has announced its latest update to the rolling total of medical supplies and training delivered to medics on the Ukraine frontline. In just one year, the figure has reached a remarkable £2M.

The announcement came as the tenth convoy left the UK for Ukraine carrying yet more vital...

Service to unlock investment in the South West nuclear industry to continue for another year

A bespoke service that supports nuclear inward investment into Somerset and Bristol is set to continue for a further year. Bridgwater-based SWMAS Ltd has been awarded the contract, following a competitive tender process. This next phase will build on the success of the previous six-year contract.

The service will provide a single point of entry to investors requiring information and...

Popeyes is opening in Plymouth

World famous American Fried Chicken Restaurant Popeyes® announces Plymouth launch Thursday 6th April at 11am

Popeyes®, the famous American fried chicken restaurant, is opening its doors in Plymouth. The new restaurant will officially open at 11am on Thursday 6th April 2023 at 10 New George St, in the heart of the city centre. Fried chicken fans are advised to come along early, as queues for the famed chicken-restaurant are expected from the early hours. Early queuers will even have the chance to win...

Last minute Mother's Day gift ideas at Drake Circus and The Barcode

Mother’s Day is just round the corner and to help visitors, Drake Circus has rounded up a selection of ideas to make searching for the perfect gift much easier.

From fashion to jewellery, and restaurants to leisure activities, there is something for everyone in this collection.

Gifts for a pampering treat

For flowers and chocolate, visitors can pick up spring bouquets...

Simon Jupp MP welcomes Farming Minister to East Devon

East Devon MP Simon Jupp welcomed the Farming Minister Mark Spencer MP to East Devon.

The Farming Minister visited a farm near Ottery St Mary and joined a roundtable with local farmers chaired by Simon Jupp MP on Thursday 9thMarch.

The visit came as the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs set out more detail on the support schemes available to help them...

Honiton police station will reopen to the public

Honiton’s police station front desk will reopen to the public later this year.

The decision follows a campaign by East Devon MP, Simon Jupp. The Police & Crime Commissioner for Devon & Cornwall, Alison Hernandez, announced the decision to reopen the front desk in Honiton alongside six others in the region.

Earlier this year, Simon Jupp MP launched a campaign to...

Charities in Devon urged to bid for a £25,000 prize pot offered by insurance specialist

Charities in Devon have a chance to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot offered by expert charity insurer Ansvar as part of its Community Campaign.

Many good causes in the region have been struggling to raise funds during the current cost of living crisis and Ansvar, which has insured charities, churches and voluntary groups for more than 60 years, is offering help.

The money...

Funding boost for new project to protect and enhance Dartmoor 

The protection of our much-valued ancient natural landscape of Dartmoor is to be boosted thanks to a new £361,082 pot of funding. Dartmoor National Park Authority , The Woodland Trust and RSPB have been awarded money by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop exciting plans aimed at restoring nature, protecting our heritage and support Dartmoor’s communities. The organisations have...

Bereaved Plymouth children helped by much-needed grant

Children in Plymouth who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces are receiving support in their bereavement, helped by a grant from Tesco.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British Forces children and young people, received £1,500 from the Tesco Community Grant scheme after customers in local stores voted for the charity, to...

The King of Football: Pelé’s shirt to go on display at The Box 50 years after he played in Plymouth

Pelé’s iconic number 10 football shirt, worn when he played at Home Park 50 years ago on March 14, 1973, is going on display at The Box from next Tuesday.

The date marks 50 years to the day when the man considered by many to be the world’s greatest footballer and his Santos FC team played a friendly against Plymouth Argyle – and lost 3-2!

Os Santásticos were in town as part...

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