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Jim Jefferies returns to UK with new tour

One of the world’s most provocative and unfiltered comedians, Jim Jefferies, returns to the UK this autumn with his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter — including a stop at Plymouth Pavilions on 28 November 2025.

Known for his razor-sharp wit, boundary-pushing humour, and brutally honest storytelling, Jefferies has become a global comedy powerhouse. Though born in Australia...

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Memoir celebrates Plymouth, Argyle, and home park

A heartfelt tribute to Plymouth, its people, and its beloved football team, Home Park Heaven by Radu Herklots is a nostalgic, funny, and deeply moving memoir that revisits life in the city during the 1960s and early ’70s.

More than just a football book, Home Park Heaven is a personal reflection on childhood, community, and change. Herklots, a crime author turned memoirist, recounts...

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New split-level landing stage opens

Watersports enthusiasts at the Grand Western Canal are set to benefit from a new split-level landing stage, now open near Holbrook Bridge in Sampford Peverell. Constructed by the Canal Ranger Service, the platform offers two levels: one at towpath height for powered boats and a lower deck specifically designed for easier access for canoeists, kayakers, and paddleboarders.

The new...

Illegal E-Bikes Seized in Plymouth During Multi-Agency Operation

Police have seized 29 illegal e-bikes in Plymouth as part of an operation to keep the roads safe. Officers from Roads Policing, Central Neighbourhood and Plymouth and Exeter Neighbourhood Support Teams carried out a joint enforcement operation on Mutley Plain and Embankment Road in Plymouth. The operation took place on Tuesday 5 August and focused on identifying and addressing the illegal use...

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Sixteen-year vision becomes reality in Dartington

After over a decade and a half of planning, work has officially begun on a major new community-led affordable housing development in Dartington. The Clay Park scheme, a partnership between Transition Homes Community Land Trust (THCLT) and housing association Aster Group, will deliver 39 energy-efficient homes for local people.

Reserved for those with strong ties to Dartington and...

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Honiton graduate triumphs over adversity

Jen Satterley from Honiton is celebrating a remarkable achievement after being awarded a First-Class Honours degree in Environmental Sciences from the Open University, following 12 years of study and personal challenges.

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at just 28, Jen was only two modules into her course when her life changed dramatically. The diagnosis brought an end to her dream...

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Edenstone and lighthouse champion wellbeing

The Edenstone Group has strengthened its commitment to health and wellbeing by appointing a mental health champion and partnering with The Lighthouse Charity to deliver support across its developments.

Health and Safety Manager Sean Brill now also serves as the company’s mental health champion, ensuring that staff and contractors have someone approachable to talk to about personal or...

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Hilarious arthurian adventure hits Plymouth

Award-winning physical comedy theatre company Le Navet Bete are making a triumphant return to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) on 01 November 2025, bringing with them their five-star hit show, King Arthur. This laugh-out-loud retelling of the legendary tale promises a wild ride packed with slapstick, silliness, and outrageous humour – perfect for the whole family.

Set in a chaotic...

New Website Launches to Support Torbay Baton of Hope

The team behind Torbay Baton of Hope , a major local initiative raising awareness around suicide prevention and mental wellbeing, is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website: www.torbaybatonofhope.com

The site provides a central hub for everything connected to the Baton of Hope relay taking place across Torbay on 30th September this year. Visitors can now explore event...

Work starts to make Devon walking and cycling path safer and more accessible

A section of National Cycle Network Route 2 in Ivybridge will be resurfaced and widened to make the path safer and more accessible for people using mobility aids, family buggies, and cycling.

Construction will start on 11th August to improve 250 metres of existing shared use path along Cornwood Road, between Woodland Road and where the path diverts through to alongside the A38. It’s...

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