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Figureheads install underway at The Box

The installation of 14 gigantic Royal Naval figureheads is well and truly underway at The Box.

The monumental sculptures, all of which were carved between the 1830s and 1860s, are arriving from conservation studios in London, Helston and North Devon.

Their ground breaking restoration has taken nearly two years and was kick started in 2017 with funding secured from Interreg...

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The Top Aspects to Remember when Choosing Your Bridal Outfit for Your Indian Wedding

Indian weddings, as you may already know, can be quite fantastic – but they are also maddening to plan and arrange. If you are organising your very own Indian wedding, you will have to plan everything as carefully as possible and be meticulous with all the details. And there are many details indeed! From the wedding venue to the wedding catering to the wedding entertainment and the wedding...

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Kitley House Hotel is 2x finalist in 2019 Devon Tourism Awards

2019 has been an award-winning year for Kitley House at Yealmpton and the hotel is now in the running for Gold in this year’s Devon Tourism Awards – in not one but two categories.

Following a meeting of the judging panel last week, Kitley is through to the finals in Wedding Venue of the Year and Business Events Venue of the Year. The Devon Tourism Awards are now in their 10th year and...

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A sex crime against a child recorded every seven minutes

Recorded sexual offences against children have reached an all-time high, data obtained by the NSPCC has revealed.

There were 76,204 recorded offences including rape, grooming and sexual assault against children in the UK in 2018/19 – an average of one every seven minutes.

Analysis of the data also reveals that where age of victim was provided, 16,773 offences were recorded...

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Why You Should Consider Moving to Plymouth When You Retire

When you retire, there are plenty of options for you to choose from when it comes to looking for things to do. For example, you can travel, move to a new house, spend time with friends and family and much more. In this article, we will discuss why you should consider moving to Plymouth when you retire. If this is something that you would like to do or consider doing then, make sure you keep...

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Devon Carbon Plan process launches

A top team of environmental experts, charged with ensuring that Devon reduces carbon emissions as quickly as possible, is calling on residents to submit their ideas on how to do it.

The Net-Zero Task Force has been appointed by the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group - made up of Devon’s councils, emergency services and business groups - to deliver the Devon Carbon Plan.

The...

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Award winning placement for Plymouth University student

Plymouth University student Thomas Yates has received a prestigious award from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) for his outstanding performance during a placement year as part of his BEng Civil Engineering course.

Thomas, from Winchester, was named the top Plymouth University student at the CECA South West Training Awards for his achievements while working with...

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Seven ways to make the most of living In Plymouth

Plymouth is a stunning part of the world, and for those of us lucky enough to live here it is a hometown to be proud of. But how many of us are really making the most out of everything this charming city has to offer? After all, there’s so much on offer here, from the marina to the lighthouse, local family theme parks through to outdoor trails and everything in between. All of these...

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Raising awareness of modern-day loneliness in Plymouth

A new initiative is being launched in Plymouth this month to raise awareness of modern-day loneliness. Sisters Jennifer Hamer and Carolyn Campbell, who are running the campaign, are concerned about the impact loneliness can have on people’s mental health when working from home.

Carolyn Says:

“Working from home can be great for work-life balance but it can be very lonely. It can...

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Enjoy Fun & Games on Your Trip to Plymouth

Devon has long been a favourite destination for UK holidays or weekends away and Plymouth gives you great access to all the region has to offer. For those looking for some fun and games in the city come rain or shine, there is plenty to keep you occupied. Here are just a few cool ways to amuse yourself on your stay in the historic port city.

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