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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...

Volunteers plant hundreds of trees at Devon quarry

Green-fingered volunteers and staff from leading building materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, have planted more than a thousand trees on the site of one of its Devon quarries.

A group of 35 volunteers made up of local residents, members of local environmental group the Uffculme Green Team and staff joined forces at the weekend to plant around 1,100 trees at Hillhead Quarry in...

Spot the wildlife among the donkeys this Easter 

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is bursting with life now that spring is on its way, and the Spring Wildlife Hunt trail is the perfect excuse to get out with family and friends to explore the sanctuary and combine exercise and brainpower.

The resident donkeys play an important part in increasing the biodiversity of wildlife across the sanctuary. Their hooves and coats spread seeds...

Aspiring plumber from Plymouth reaches Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi final

Kester, an apprentice plumber from Plymouth, is a step closer to becoming Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023, after reaching the semi-final stage of the coveted award.

With this year’s competition attracting more than 1,700 applications from across the UK and Ireland, the entrants have now been whittled down to just 30, all of whom are in the running to reach this year’s final.

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Police appeal for witnesses to Derry's Cross robbery

Police investigating a reported robbery near the Derry's Cross roundabout, Plymouth on Thursday 9 February are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

It happened at one of the bus stops outside Anglia House, 10 Derry's Cross, Plymouth, at around 6pm.

The victim, a man in his 30s, has reported having a watch, mobile phone and wallet stolen after being approached by a...

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