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Dalwood Parish Neighbourhood Plan formally 'made'

A plan that will help shape future developments in the Dalwood parish for the next ten years has been formally adopted.

The Dalwood Parish Neighbourhood Plan is the culmination of more than five years of hard work by the parish council and local community volunteers.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has now formally adopted (made) the neighbourhood plan after extensive...

Emmerdale star to head to Exmouth for this year's Christmas Pantomime

It may only be May however the stars of this year's Exmouth Pavilion pantomime have now been confirmed.

Exmouth Pavilion have once again teamed up with north west pantomime company Trio Entertainment to bring the much loved traditional story of "Peter Pan" this Christmas.

Peter Pan will feature Emmerdale star Peter Amory who is best known for his role as Chris Tate in the...

The superstars behind South West Blood Bikes

South West Blood Bikes is a remarkable Plymouth-based service run by volunteers who use their advanced motorcycle skills in providing an out of hours service to support NHS Trusts to transport essential urgent supplies such as blood, pathology samples, medication, medical equipment and notes and occasionally donor breast milk to the NHS hospitals and hospices throughout Devon and beyond....

The countdown is on to the start of the Plymouth History Festival

The 10th Plymouth History Festival begins this Saturday (7 May), celebrating the city’s unique heritage and showcasing the community work that takes place across the city. It runs until 27 May.

This year, the festival is taking inspiration from the ground breaking National Marine Park project, with a number of events that look at how Plymouth’s enduring connection with the water has...

Foot Anstey welcomes 12 work experience students to its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices

Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed its first cohort of Year 12 and 13 work experience students as part of its Activate Work Experience Programme in its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices.

During their time at the firm, the students gained valuable insights into life at a commercial law firm. Also, the students took part in a recruitment workshop helped on key skills, such as CV writing...

South West Liver Unit improves care for patients with liver disease

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is proud to announce it has become the first of five services nationally to achieve full accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians for liver services. The Improving Quality in Liver Services (IQILS) achievement ensures services are improved for patients with liver disease.

This means approximately two million people across the local...

Plymouth’s first-ever dedicated fashion exhibition is highlighting centuries of stories

An exhibition, currently on display at The Box, is paying homage to the city’s fashion past and future. ‘Dress Code – Fashion Stories from The Box’ (until 4 September) features garments that date back to the 1700s and accessories that date back to the 1500s, and explores contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft.

The exhibition...

Police appeal after robbery and assault in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth have released images of two individuals they wish to identify in connection to an assault and robbery at a convenience store in Plymouth.

The incident is alleged to have taken place at a shop in the Regent Street area of Plymouth at around 6.40pm on Thursday 28 April.

One man sustained a broken nose during the attack and around £100 worth of cigarettes...

Dartmoor's easy access routes win prestigious national award 

Dartmoor National Park’s Miles Without Stiles project has been awarded the prestigious Gordon Miller Award, awarded by the Countryside Management Association (CMA). The annual accolade goes to the most deserving project, initiative or practice that’s making an outstanding contribution to countryside/urban greenspace management. It's named after the CMA’s Honorary President, himself a former...

Consultation launched on proposed improvements for Queen Street, Newton Abbot

People are being invited to have their say on proposals to enhance Queen Street in Newton Abbot. A public consultation has been launched today (Friday 29 April) by Devon County Council, in partnership with Teignbridge District Council, on a scheme to make Queen Street a more attractive, safe and healthy place for visitors and businesses. Currently, the pavements in Queen Street are too narrow...

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