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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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Stagecoach South West celebrate launch of Elmer’s Big Parade

Stagecoach South West, the presenting partner for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, celebrated the launch of the trail at a VIP evening on Tuesday 2 July.

Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, which will raise funds for St Lukes Hospice, officially launched on Tuesday 2 July at a special preview evening, where all the Elmer elephant sculptures were revealed to sponsors and artists for the first time...

Top Tips for Putting Together the Perfect Summer Event

Summertime is in full effect and people are in good spirits as a result. One of the things you’ll find a lot of as a result is events. This could include BBQs, garden parties or festivals. You may be thinking about putting on an event of your own as a way of getting your family and friends together. Perhaps, on the other hand, you have to put together a work event and need some inspiration....

A hundred tiddlers to join the annual South Devon Swimming ‘Swoosh’

Families will be wishing ‘best fishes’ to a hundred youngsters this year who will be joining the annual South Devon Swimming ‘Swoosh’ for the first time.

The world class downstream outdoor six kilometre wild swim has been held at the magical coastal village of Bantham for the past four years and thousands of adults have taken part.

But this year, for the first time, organisers...

The Best Advice for Your Pension and Financial Situation

Many people need advice when it comes to their pension, whether this is in terms of the best ways to save, what type of pension to take out, or what to do in certain financial situations. If you are looking for advice related to your retirement fund, this article will cover some of the most common situations that individuals come to seek help for and the best advice that financial advisors can...

Zoo's TB restrictions lifted

The TB restrictions at Paignton Zoo have been lifted. The conservation charity has been constrained since August 2017, when a single case of TB was discovered.

A crucial final test has come back all clear. Head of Veterinary Services Ghislaine Sayers said: “We’ve been through a lot. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to care for animals during this difficult time and to help...

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High five for Turtle Tots' skydive in aid of Plymouth's NICU

Last summer, two baby swimming teachers from Turtle Tots Plymouth & West Devon swapped their swimsuits for jumpsuits and jumped out of a plane and sky dived 15,000 feet to raise more than £1000 for Plymouth's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Last Sunday (30th June) it was Turtle Tots’ head office’s turn when five brave (and terrified) members of staff, including the company’s co-...

Local man leaves entire estate to The Box

A Plymouth man who sadly passed away last year has left his entire estate worth nearly £300,000 to The Box.

Norman Hine’s generous legacy, which included cash, investments and a bungalow, came as a complete surprise to the staff who are working on the development of the city’s brand new cultural and heritage centre.

Many of...

New Manadon Sports and Community Hub officially opened

Plymouth’s new Manadon Sports and Community Hub was officially opened today in a special event attended by local and national footballing legend Peter Shilton.

The multi-million-pound facility is expected to help 30,000 people take part in physical activity every year and includes a much needed space for the local community.

It boasts a floodlit third generation (3G) artificial...

Consultation for commuters on railway station revamp

Plymouth’s regular rail commuters will be getting a sneak peak of the big picture for the area around the city’s railway station.

A masterplan is being unveiled and displayed on the concourse next Tuesday (2 July) so that people who use the station most can see what changes could be coming down the line.

The University of Plymouth recently showcased by way of a public...

3 Tips for Better Budgeting

Money doesn’t buy you happiness, but it’s still required to pay the bills – and, unfortunately, a lot of people don’t have much of it spare. If you feel like you’re struggling every month and don’t particularly understand where all your hard-earned cash is disappearing to, here are some tips to help you grasp better budgeting and better money organisation.

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