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The National Trust has announced its largest ever wildflower grassland project as part of its efforts to help save this threatened habitat and tackle the nature and climate crises.

In a project which will eventually create pockets of species rich grassland across 70 miles of the north Devon landscape, 86 hectares (213 acres) of land has been sown with 1.3 tonnes of specially selected...

The countdown to Christmas is on, and plenty is planned at Royal William Yard throughout the winter to make it a memorable occasion. There will be bustling Christmas markets under the stars with tempting treats aplenty; gifts galore from the South West’s best artisans and makers; festive tunes from a Barbershop Choir; and an abundance of places to eat, drink and be merry.

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Armed Forces charities in the Plymouth area have worked together to launch a series of new veterans’ hubs, which opens its doors for the first time on Thursday 10 November at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (3-7pm).

The hub will be at the centre in Glen Road (PL7 2XS) on the second Thursday of the month, at Ernest English House in Buckwell Street (PL1 2DA) on the third Wednesday of...

On 7th October, the staff in the Woods Bryce Baker office in Preston once again welcomed shoppers, colleagues, friends, family and clients old and new to join them for the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning.

There were treats aplenty spread on the green Macmillan tablecloth-clad table, including a selection of doughnuts, Bakewell tart, cookies, muffins and cakes in a variety of flavours,...