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The British Red Cross celebrated World Refugee Day yesterday (Wednesday 20th June) with an open day at their offices in Catherine Street, Plymouth.

Members of the public, service users and representatives from voluntary sector groups joined Red Cross staff and volunteers to recognise the enormous contribution that refugees make to the local community.

There were fun activities...

The new ‘Vision Express at Tesco’ store in Plymouth has officially opened its doors, with a celebration led by a Mount Batten resident, who has spoken out about the need for people to prioritise their eye health after she was frighteningly close to losing the sight in both her eyes.

Victoria Randall, 26, had been experiencing poor vision for several weeks and, despite trying several...

Staff at the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth were very excited to view some recent footage of a marine animal submitted for identification, with all characteristics suggesting it was an Orca (Orcinus orca) – one of the Toothed Whales called Odontocetes, and the largest species of dolphin.

As a charity dedicated to connecting us with our Oceans and having just held a national...

Horseracing enthusiasts and fashion fans are set to unite at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 26 June for the social pinnacle of the racing season – Ladies’ Day.

The ever-popular fixture will see the two worlds combine for an action-packed evening to remember, filled with top summer jumps racing and some added glitz and glamour thrown in for good measure.

New for this year is...