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Hundreds of cultural organisations have received a share of the final £35 million emergency support package from the Culture Recovery Fund, to help overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Emergency funding has kept projectors rolling in independent cinemas across the country. Thanks to a £45,000 emergency grant from the Culture Recovery Fund, Plymouth Arts Cinema, Plymouth’...

As part of its commitment to supporting its local communities, Taylor Wimpey will be contributing almost £700,000 into improving the area around its upcoming Culm Valley Park development in Cullompton.

Through contributions agreed as part of the planning permission for the development, almost £650,000 will be used to help benefit the education sector around the local area. Over £315,...

A Second World War veteran from Yelverton has celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family.

Frank Greep left school at the age of 14 and spent four years training as a motor mechanic before joining the Royal Navy at the age of 19.

He served in the Second World War as a minesweeper, putting his life at risk by identifying explosive devices.

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Spring has officially sprung, and Easter is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about all things tulips, bunnies and, of course, chocolate eggs!

Your guide to Easter celebrations starts here at Drake Circus and The Barcode, Plymouth– with everything you need to get your wardrobe and home ready for the new season, and plenty of egg-citing ways to enjoy the break.

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