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Only 3 UK regions are searching for senior dog adoption

As well as edging one month closer to Christmas and welcoming colder and crisper weather, November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a month dedicated to helping older dogs find a forever home. It isn’t surprising to learn that older dogs experience great difficulty when trying to find a new and loving family—it is a sad reality we should all be aware. After all, every animal deserves to...

Torridge ranked the third most financially viable location in the UK

UK households are expected to face an additional £6bn in debt as a result of the coronavirus crisis, as millions of people fall behind on payments.

With these statistics in mind, leading vehicle finance provider Moneybarn ranked 369 cities* on key categories* including ‘annual pay’, ‘employment rate’, ‘house prices’, ‘rent prices’ and ‘gross disposable household income (GDHI)’, to...

The BEST virtual activities in Plymouth you and the kids can enjoy from the sofa this half term

With much of the UK under restrictions, heading out for some half term fun with the kids seems to be off the cards.

To keep parents and their little ones entertained at home throughout the school break, Matalan has discovered the best virtual activities for kids that you can enjoy from the sofa this half term, including some underwater wonders in Plymouth.

Discover some...

Actress and TV presenter welcomes £1.9million “lifeline” for “entertainment heart” of South West

A £1.9million grant for Theatre Royal Plymouth is a “lifeline” for “the entertainment heart” of the South West, says actress and broadcaster Lesley Joseph.

Meanwhile, TV presenter and comedian Brian Conley said: “More power to the government for giving them the backing they need.”

The theatre is one of 35 major cultural organisations and venues to receive grants of between £...

University partners with pioneering company to develop new approach to marine surveying

The University of Plymouth is working with a pioneering technology business to develop a revolutionary means of gathering data about the marine environment.

HydroSurv is working to develop a range of uncrewed vessels and innovative data capture services that can provide unrivalled and simultaneous surveys of the seabed.

However, the partnership with the University has...

RNIB launches Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack for children across the South West

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched an exciting new Sensory Scavenger Hunt activity pack to keep children in the South West of England entertained over the half-term break.

The pack, which can be downloaded from RNIB’s website and is for children of all ages, helps young explorers understand their senses beyond sight through fun challenges. These include...

Bingo and Beyond: Devon’s Role in Reconnecting Players with a Revolutionised Gaming Industry

Throughout the 21st century, significant developments have advanced the gaming industry. The rise of digitalisation has affected web-based productions as well as the forward-thinking ideologies of real-world activities. Despite its population of approximately 795,000 people, as per statistics from 2019, the southwest county has been quick to embrace the ever-changing impact of technology and...

Huge comedy event announced for Devon

Prepare for a riotous summer evening of laughter as promoter M&B announces a huge comedy event for 2021.

Comedy In The Park, an exciting all-day comedy extravaganza, will take place at the stunning grounds on Powderham Castle in Devon on Saturday 14th August 2021. John Bishop headlines the event with support from Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry and host...

A New Normal’ photography competition winners revealed by The Box

The winners of The Box’s ‘A New Normal: Life Through a Lens’ photography competition have been chosen and presented with their prizes.

The competition ran throughout the summer and entrants were invited to capture submit an image that best captured their experiences of life during lockdown. What does the ‘new normal’ look like?

The quality, quantity and range of topics...

Theatre Royal Plymouth reopens for Local Artists Pop Up Performances

The doors to Theatre Royal Plymouth have sadly been closed to the public for over six months, the first time in its 37-year history, but preparations are now underway to welcome back audiences for five socially distanced small-scale pop-up performances. TRP are announcing these limited special performances as they highlight their Community Celebration Week which shines a spotlight on their...

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