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Dartmouth Food Festival returns for 2026!

Dartmouth Food Festival (23rd – 25th October 2026) is well-known as one of the most prestigious food festivals in the country and is always credited with an unrivalled line up of chef talent and a feast of entertainment.

Continuing to build on more than two decades of culinary...

Plymouth Neighbours Celebrate Lottery Win

Five people in Plymouth are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Ashford Crescent neighbours netted the windfall when PL3 5AD was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Wednesday 15th April 2020.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “I’m thrilled for...

Feniton undertrack rail crossing temporarily on hold due to Coronavirus health risk

East Devon District Council has made the tough but correct decision to postpone the Feniton undertrack rail crossing (Phase 3), which was due to be completed in early May 2020.

Given the current and forecast Corona Virus situation, the council has taken the proactive step to postpone non-essential construction work to reduce health risks to workers, local healthcare staff, and local...

Ambulance Service Condemns #Unacceptable Assaults

#Unacceptable assaults on emergency services staff tackling the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic will not be tolerated - South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is warning the public.

More than 100 SWASFT staff including frontline paramedics and 999 call handlers experience violence and aggression while on duty every month.

A man was jailed for 20 weeks...

My Plymouth History – a city’s story in memory

Can you help shed light on the city’s past using information and images you have at home?

Throughout May, local history enthusiasts would normally be taking part in the many walks, talks, exhibitions and special events that are on offer during our annual Plymouth History Festival.

Although the physical festival is being replaced with a digital one this year due to the...

COVID-19: Devon Air Ambulance outline next steps

Devon Air Ambulance has this week outlined further plans as to how the service will continue to support the community, wider NHS and South Western Ambulance Service (SWAST) during these unprecedented times. Nigel Hare, Operations Director of Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) explains “We have of course been monitoring the situation closely and reviewing daily within our Leadership Team. Although we...

Oneserve offers free Job Planning Software Solution, ‘Oneserve Community’, to support key workers

Job Management Software specialist Oneserve is pleased to offer its newly launched simple solution free to organisations that manage teams of key workers. ‘Oneserve Community’ is a quick start, pre-configured solution that allows users to create and schedule jobs via an easy to use mobile application. The solution will be offered free of charge to key workers during the COVID-19 crisis....

Big rise in children applying for a primary school place in Devon

There has been a big increase in the number of Devon families applying for a primary school place this September.

Figures published today (Thursday 16 April) reveal that 7,580 applications were made across the county. That's 310 more than last year.

Despite the big jump in numbers, 98.3 per cent of families have been offered a place at one of their three preferred...

Keep happy and hip hop from home

During these unprecedented times when many have been forced to down tools, Plymouth-based Hip Hop Social Collective, Street Factory, creators of the UK’s first Hip Hop theatre, are continuing to reach out with their well-known positive vibe as they continue to stay connected with their community by providing elemental well-being support, mentoring, dance and fitness classes and encouraging...

What does lockdown mean for those that ride motorcycles?

With the nationwide lockdown in force across the country due to the coronavirus, you may be wondering what you can and cannot do as a motorcycle owner. Here, we will explore when you can use your bike during the lockdown, what to do about your MOT and how to keep your motorcycle safe.

When can I use my motorcycle during lockdown?

The official government guidance states that...

Persimmon launches COVID-19 volunteer scheme

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes has today announced a “volunteer army” to help the NHS and local communities during the Covid-19 crisis.

The business has encouraged hundreds of staff to register for the Persimmon Voluntary Programme to help the country through the difficult weeks ahead.

In order to protect the health of its employees, Persimmon has taken the decision to...

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