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Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-...

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Penguins behaving badly

Zoo keepers at Living Coasts in Torquay are naming and shaming their naughtiest penguins. They’re writing the names of mischievous birds on a chalkboard for guests to see - and singling out others for their good behaviour.

The 63 African penguins and 12 macaroni penguins at Torquay’s coastal zoo mix freely with guests. But some penguins are better-behaved than others. Zoo spokesperson...

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Sea the Future in Plymouth

Plymouth’s pioneering young peoples ocean science voyage, Sea The Future aboard TS Pelican of London returns to Mayflower Marina on Saturday 31st August..

SEA the Future is a six-day oceanographic voyage designed to inspire the next generation of ocean citizen scientists. Enabling young people from Plymouth and surrounding areas to be part of the worldwide ocean community who deliver...

Nativity The Musical seeks children to star in the UK and London tour

The producers of the smash-hit Nativity! The Musical are delighted to announce children’s auditions across the UK to find the cast of Oakmoor School.

Following two successful years in 2017 and 2018 Nativity! The Musical will head out on tour for a third year. The production will then visit Aylesbury, Canterbury, Cardiff, Plymouth and Southampton before a London run at The Eventim...

'Magic Table' investment at Plymouth specialist care home

The Kanner Project in Billacombe has invested in a magic table to encourage social interaction and physical activity among its residents who have complex needs.

The Tovertafel UP is an innovative device which projects appropriately challenging games and applications onto a table, encouraging adults with disabilities to take part in physical activity and social interaction.

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Gearing up for main construction on Forder Valley Link Road

Blunts Lane is to close next month, for the duration of the Forder Valley Link Road works.

The narrow route, which runs between Forder Valley Road and Davy Road, is going to be out of action to through traffic from Monday 23 September.

The closure will be in place throughout the project, which will create a much-needed alternative link between the A38 and the north of the city...

Student Cassie Turnbull puts her best specs forward for a win

A PLYMOUTH student has been chosen from thousands of proud glasses wearers as a finalist for Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year.

Cassie Turnbull, aged 17 who is studying hairdressing at City College Plymouth could follow in the footsteps of last year’s Award winner Shane Haron, and take home £10,000 and have the chance to mingle with the stars at the annual Spectacle Wearer of...

Together for Childhood team prepare for Plymouth 10k to help raise funds to keep city’s children safe from abuse

NSPCC workers in Plymouth are acutely aware of the impact sexual abuse can have on childhoods, through the therapeutic work they offer at the children’s charity’s service centre in the city.

Its Letting the Future In service supports children and young people to rebuild their lives, having experienced sexual abuse.

Now the NSPCC has joined forces with communities and...

Visiting Plymouth Before the Summer Ends? Here’s how to Make the Most Out of Your Time!

Unfortunately, as all of us Britons are aware, the Summer is slowly drawing to a close. We have but one August bank holiday left in the Sun, before September swipes in and brings the promise of Autumn with it. Before the leaves get crispier and fall from the trees, those dark nights and mornings, and the colder temperatures really take a hold, chances are you’ll want to make the most out of...

Gardens Around the World for the upcoming National Day of Arts in Care Homes 201A

The National Day of Arts in Care Homes Day is being celebrated on the 24th September 2019 and Creative Mojo, in association with NAPA have developed an exciting new project based on Gardens Around the World.

To help celebrate this incredible day Creative Mojo Plymouth and Tavistock are asking local care homes to get involved in producing some beautiful garden projects we have devised....

Boutique B&B marks first birthday at Royal William Yard

RESIDENCE One has welcomed 5,300 guests since it first opened 12 months ago and the team behind the significant regeneration at Royal William Yard is now celebrating a successful first year.

Part of the independent restaurant group, Bistrot Pierre, the boutique collection of 14 rooms have received consistently positive reviews from the likes of TripAdvisor, booking.com and even the...

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