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RSPB and Barratt extend partnership to give nature a home

As the start of spring season approaches (March 20) wildlife in Plymouth is set for a boost.

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes has renewed and extended its unique partnership with the RSPB, which aims to deliver more wildlife friendly housing across the region.

Barratt and the RSPB will work together to boost biodiversity and promote wildlife at its developments across the...

SW winner announced in the race for Britain’s Best Bridesmaid!

The wait is almost over! Group travel expert Red7 has come one step closer to crowning Britain’s Best Bridesmaid and the competition is fiercer than ever, with nearly 500 nominations received in total.

Brides from across the country nominated the top team players from their #wedsquad and the judges carefully examined every entry. Now, Red7 reveals its seven regional winners in the race...

Aspiring YouTuber’s offered dream job as ‘vlogger bursary’ launched

YouTube fans dreaming of making a career on the social media channel have been offered a chance to win their dream job.

The City Kitchen is giving away an £8,000 travel fund, a vlogging kit and mentorship from former University of Plymouth student and one of YouTube’s rising stars. This unique prize package, or ‘vlogger bursary’, will equip one winner with everything they need to...

Cornwall & Devon Freemasons unite to provide life-changing mobility scooter

With Storm Emma finally abating, Freemasons from both Cornwall & Devon Provinces braved the arctic weather conditions to unite in a cross-border presentation. Brethren from both counties joined together to present a life changing state of the art mobility scooter to a young Freemason Sean Mitchell-England who lives in Plymouth (aged 33 years) is a young member of St. Stephen’s Lodge...

Next phase of Langage Business Park taking shape

A huge steel frame has been erected at Langage Business Park as the next phase of building work gets into gear.

All the ground work and preparation work at the site has been completed by local construction contractor Ryearch who have been making great progress since the start of the project last October.

The Council is investing around £3 million to develop and build high...

The British Army brings virtual reality technology to the Skills Show South West in Plymouth

On the 14th and 15th March, the British Army is bringing interactive kit to the Skills Show South West in Plymouth, the largest careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship event in the South West. The British Army is the UK’s largest employer provider of apprenticeships and will be talking about the wide variety of paid opportunities in the British Army for those seeking a challenge, adventure or...

Police warn van owners to be vigilant

Police in Plymouth are responding to a spate of vehicle crimes in the area.

It’s been reported that a number of vans have been broken into and tools stolen.

Sector Inspector, Nick Lindsey said: “We have seen a sharp increase in the number of reports thefts from vans in the Plymouth area recently.

“Offenders are accessing the rear doors of vans, often causing little or...

Police appeal for witnesses to serious assault

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following a serious assault in Plymouth.

Police were called at around 2:25pm on Monday 5 March to reports of an altercation and at least one man believed to armed with a machete on Billacombe Road, near the junction to Stanborough Road.

Armed units were sent to the scene where one man and one woman, both in their...

New bus shelter for Plymstock residents

Elderly residents in Plymstock now have a drier wait for the bus.

The new bus shelter has been placed outside retirement development Maple Court on Horn Cross Road, adjacent to Magnolia Court; another retirement home.

This was after a local resident, Ms Christine Speed requested the bus stop.

Ms Speed said: “I would like to thank the Council for installing this shelter...

Foundation stone laid at The Box in Plymouth

The team behind the development of Plymouth’s exciting new cultural and heritage attraction has celebrated another milestone for the project today.

The foundation stone for The Box, Plymouth was laid in a special ceremony attended by representatives from Plymouth City Council, construction firm Willmott Dixon and other key partners and stakeholders.

The stone was unveiled by...

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