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Inaugural Plymouth boating festival makes a splash

Glorious sunshine and a packed schedule of maritime fun helped make the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest a huge success, as thousands of visitors gathered at Plymouth Yacht Haven; the city’s largest and busiest marina, to celebrate the region’s rich marine heritage and industry...

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MKM Creates 18 Jobs as First New Builders’ Merchant in Plymouth in Over Two Decades

Plymouth, Devon – MKM Building Supplies (MKM) , the UK’s proper independent builder’s merchant, will open its 131st branch in Plymouth on Monday 3rd February 2025, creating 18 new jobs. The branch, which represents the first new builders’ merchant in the city for over two decades, its located in a purpose-built facility designed to offer an unparalleled customer experience for both trade...

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Step Inside Devon Property History: 185-year-old Cofford Farmhouse Opens Its Doors For Luxury Farmstay Experience

Cofton Holidays, the family-run luxury holiday park in Starcross, Devon, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with the grand opening of a brand new holiday accommodation. Cofford Farmhouse is a hidden historical gem that has been part of the landscape since the 19th Century and has been lovingly restored by the Cofton team. Guests staying in the eco-friendly luxury retreat are in for...

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More Aldi stores in Devon to get Inpost lockers

Aldi is installing InPost lockers outside more of its UK stores in Devon.

Thanks to the supermarket’s ongoing partnership with parcel locker provider InPost, more customers can now easily collect and return online orders at the Exhibition Way, Exeter store.

Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket first trialled the lockers at 22 stores across the country in December 2023....

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Trident Gym opens this weekend with prizes to be won

Trident Gym will be celebrating its opening at The Barcode, Drake Circus this weekend with a launch party giving Plymouth’s fitness fanatics the chance to win prizes.

This Saturday (1st February), the new state-of-the-art gym, health and wellness centre will be giving away free day passes for all visitors, alongside complimentary drinks from Red Bull and taster meals from Nutritional...

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Dartmoor Marathon returns after 30 Years, supported by Flapjackery

Lace up your running shoes and prepare to take on the Dartmoor Marathon, which is set to return after more than 30 years.

Supported by Tavistock-based Flapjackery, the challenging run will take place on April 12, 2026, and will cross the moors, taking in some of the UK’s most iconic scenery within the Dartmoor National Park.

The race director is Dave Chanter, from Peter Tavy,...

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Devon Air Ambulance seek volunteers in Exeter

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shopdaat.org , where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse. DAA is calling upon locals who may be...

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Plymouth Has It All for 2025

With a rich maritime history, a thriving cultural scene, and stunning waterfront views, Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is gearing up to make 2025 its best yet, with an exciting programme of events kicking off in May.

Home to the UK’s first (and only) National Marine Park in Plymouth Sound and recently rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth...

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Lovell and LiveWest agree £300m deal to build up to 820 new homes in North Devon

Exeter, 28 January 2025 - International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised on a landmark joint venture deal between its clients Lovell and LiveWest which will see them jointly acquire a development site in North Devon for delivery of up to 820 new homes.

The deal struck by Trowers will see the 40,000-home landlord through its commercial arm, Westco Properties, jointly develop...

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£21,000 seized from criminals given to good causes, Plymouth

During 2024, police teams in Plymouth awarded a total of £21,000 to good causes using money seized from criminals.

The money was given to local charities, groups and projects whose aims include supporting communities, diverting people away from crime and providing wellbeing support to vulnerable people.

Superintendent Phil Williams, who oversees the funding requests said: “...

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Devon customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas

Kind-hearted shoppers in Devon have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.

Before the festive celebrations, the Tesco stores in Devon called on shoppers to support a collection of toys so that families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift wouldn’t miss out on the big day.

People across the...

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