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Will You Be My Friend?

Five Mile Films - the makers of Channel 4’s The Dog House - are currently casting in Devon for a new BBC series about childhood friendships.

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it...

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Light displays bring festive delight to Sidmouth

Connaught@Christmas had a magical opening weekend with perfect weather, clear and cold. As darkness fell, the gardens became alive with enchanting light displays.

The lighting enhances the plants and architecture of Connaught gardens: the bandstand jam-packed with the prettiest sparkling Christmas trees; tall trees and feature plants beautifully enhanced with colour, stunning light-...

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Foot Anstey advises GW Global Insights' Management team on MBO

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised the management team of GW Global Insights (GWGI) on a Management Buy-Out (MBO) of its Gasworld brand backed by Mobeus .

The Gasworld brand was founded in 2003 and has been regarded as the go-to platform for the industrial gases industry and has established a global client base for its publications, worldwide events and...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announce new trustees

Theatre Royal Plymouth is pleased to announce the appointment of nine new members to their Board of Trustees.

Earlier this year, as part of a period of creative and organisational development, TRP began recruitment for new Trustees to increase and diversify their Board. As important custodians of the charity and who set the strategic direction for the theatre, this has been a great...

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Drake Circus launches appeal to support local community this Christmas

Drake Circus has joined forces with Plymouth Foodbank to help provide vital food items to those most in need in the local community throughout the festive period.

The shopping centre has teamed up with the foodbank to launch a community collection point, allowing visitors to donate a range of key items that are most needed by families this Christmas while they shop.

The items...

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The ultimate festive evening at Drake Circus and The Barcode this Christmas

Christmas has officially kicked off and to help visitors make the most of the festive season, Drake Circus and The Barcode has rounded up a list of places to eat, drink and have fun in Plymouth this December.

From street food style treats, to relaxed dinning and getting into the spirit with a festive film, there are plenty of options available to enjoy this Christmas.

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Devon’s wildlife heroes receive awards for outstanding contribution to nature conservation

Community groups from across Devon have been commended for their action towards wildlife conservation at the Devon Wildlife Community of the Year Awards.

The Awards, which took place on Tuesday evening at Exeter Phoenix, are part of Devon Local Nature Partnership’s (DLNP) Wild About Devon initiative which supports local communities to restore and improve important habitats for nature...

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The Guinness Partnership introduce young people to a career in housing

National housing association, The Guinness Partnership, has partnered with Speakers for Schools (SFS) to reach out to younger people to increase awareness of the career opportunities available within the housing sector.

Speakers for Schools is a UK charity that works with state schools, academies, and colleges across the country to deliver inspirational career sessions, work...

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Trading Standards gives advice on how to ensure toys are safe this Christmas

To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.

The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.

Trading Standards advises that if you are...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth offers relaxed performances this festive season

Theatre Royal Plymouth has released a new video explaining what patrons can expect from a relaxed performance at the theatre.

Relaxed performances are accessible to everyone and aim to reduce the stress that some of the sensory elements of a show can cause, by creating a more relaxing environment.

The theatre has several relaxed performances available over the festive period...

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Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette

An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette. Bayards Cove Inn received the coveted award, as well as four Gold stars for its accommodation and a Breakfast Award, following an overnight stay by AA inspector James Hartley. The awards, established by the breakdown cover company, are recognised as a...

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