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Santa and the pirates

This December, families are invited on a swashbuckling adventure like no other as Santa and the Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) docks for a special festive performance on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 3:00 PM.

In this lively seasonal tale, Father Christmas faces his biggest...

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South West urged to get behind oar-some challenge

PEOPLE in the South West are being challenged to row a marathon in March as part of an oar-some fundraising effort for Cancer Research UK.

In partnership with the renowned Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race, now known as The Cancer Research UK Boat Race, the charity is encouraging people to go the distance and cover 26.2 miles in stages or in one go, anytime in March.

Would-be...

Renovation complete on Plymouth's new Crowne Plaza hotel

The year long renovation of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Plymouth is over and staff raise a glass to celebrate the hotel’s new facilities.

The £5m project has seen the hotel’s 211 rooms, conference rooms and reception completely refitted, remodelled and revamped to bring the 1970s building and interior bang up to date.

General Manager Kevin Byrnes said: “The interior of the hotel...

Police warning after elderly woman scammed

Police are investigating an incident which happened at a property on Coverdale Place in Manadon, Plymouth, after an elderly woman was victim to a scam.

The incident happened on Monday 19 February 2018 at around 2pm. A woman in her 80s received a call from a man who said he was a police officer and persuaded the lady to withdraw £4,000 from her bank.

The lady returned home with...

New Segway Tour at Cann Woods Plymouth

Operating in the Segway Business for 10 years at Go Segway Exeter Haldon Forest Park We have been given the opportunity by the Forestry Commission to operate Segway Tours around the amazing location Cann Woods in Plymouth.

Company facts: After being rated number one on TripAdvisor for Segway tours by a mile, and we were the first to have the oldest person to take part in a full Segway...

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South West organisations join forces to improve region’s healthcare and economy

The largest science and technology centre in the South West has become the latest organisation to partner with the South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) to help improve healthcare and drive innovation and economic growth in the region.

Plymouth Science Park has officially become an Associate Member of the SW AHSN, creating a partnership that will help both organisations...

Delve into ‘The Abyss’ at The National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is celebrating this year’s British Science Week with a jam-packed programme of educational activities. Held from 9 – 16 March, the themed activity will be exploring life under the sea through workshops and a virtual reality ride into ‘The Abyss’. All workshops will be linked to science subjects from the National Curriculum and are suitable for Key Stage...

Online trader sentenced for selling dangerous skin lighteners

An online trader who made thousands from selling banned cosmetics and cures which she falsely claimed could cure serious illnesses, has been given a nine-month suspended prison sentence.

Merarie Day, 48, of Milizac Close, Yealmpton, was sentenced on Tuesday (21 February) at Plymouth Crown Court for selling banned and dangerous cosmetics including skin lighteners.

She was also...

Find your future career with Skills South West 2018

Are you aged 14 – 19 and thinking about your career, or a parent, carer or teacher of someone in that age group? Why not come to Skills South West 2018, a free major two day regional event returning to Plymouth next month, to help you decide.

Skills South West is run by Prospects Events and sponsored by Plymouth City Council, the National Careers Service, and UTC Plymouth.

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Energy efficiency grant scam warning

Trading Standards is again warning Devon residents to check the credentials of companies selling energy efficiency products following an increase in consumer complaints.

A recent example is a company who claims to offer government-backed energy-saving grants of up to £8,000. Scam letters have been sent to properties in Devon from a company purporting to act on behalf of the Energy...

Heligan Feast Nights

Feast Nights are back on the menu in the Heligan Kitchen as the recently refurbished restaurant announces five special nights to showcase the unique flavours produced in the iconic gardens and estate. With the seeds already sown for the first feasts, Heligan Gardeners and Chefs have united to grow and create some truly unique Heligan dishes which will travel just 157 yards from soil to plate...

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