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Finger-sized miracle: World's smallest money species welcomes first twins in 11 years at Devon Wildlife charity

A small wildlife charity in South Devon has announced a major breeding success with the birth of two finger-sized Eastern Pygmy Marmosets, the world’s smallest monkey species.

The infants were born on Thursday 9th July 2026 to parents Pablo and Tumble. The double arrival marks the...

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3 Reasons Why Silk Clothing is Generally More Expensive than Other Fabrics

We all know that silk is one of the most, if not the most, expensive fabrics that we can lay our hands on. But do we really know why it is more costly than other materials, like cotton or polyester? If you know how silk producers make the fabric and how long it takes to makes a yard of it, you will understand why it is very expensive. There are many things you can make from silk: neckties,...

Three fabulous days out in picturesque Plymouth

Famed for its beautiful coastline and hidden coves, Plymouth is an incredibly special place to explore. As beguiling for permanent residents as it is for temporary visitors, it has dozens of wonderful attractions, which offer amazing days out for people from all walks of life.

Its history is as rich and varied as its countryside, with everything from national parks to romantic beaches...

Police investigate burglary in Plymouth

Police are appealing for information following reports of a high value burglary in Plymouth.

The incident was reported to have taken place at a property on Larkham Lane, Plympton on Thursday 26 September between 8.30am and 5.30pm.

It was reported to police that entry had been forced to the property and following a search of the address, a significant amount of high value...

Paramedic Paul Runs UK Best At 24-Hour World Championship

A South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) senior paramedic has become one of the top ultra-runners in the world.

Paul Maskell, 41, competed at the 24 Hour World Championships in France, and managed to run an incredible 156 miles (251km).

He was the first British man in 15th place, after running as far as he could against hundreds of other athletes....

Plymouth business owner chosen to represent home care in government strategy to improve health services

Graham Livingston, the managing director of home care provider, Caremark (Plymouth), has been chosen to represent the care sector at Devon Sustainable Transformation Partnership (STP)’s quarterly meetings, an initiative part of a national government drive to improve health and social care.

The STP involves NHS Trusts, clinical commissioning groups, local authorities, GPs and voluntary...

NSPCC's Festival of Trees takes centre stage to help city's children

The NSPCC’s annual Festival of Trees event is set to return to the city this week, as local businesses do their bit to help keep local children safe.

Every year the Theatre Royal Plymouth is adorned in Christmas trees and garlands that are thoughtfully decorated, and kindly sponsored, by local businesses, schools and individuals.

Now in its 23rd year, the children’s charity’s...

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Superfast broadband public consultation launched

A public consultation has been launched by Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) ahead of undertaking a fresh procurement to find contractors to provide superfast broadband.

CDS, which is responsible for rolling out broadband across the two counties, is establishing the remaining area where there are no current or credible future plans to deliver Next Generation Access (NGA) broadband...

Top Tips for New Drivers

Learning to drive with an instructor and jumping into your own car for the very first time without assistance are two completely different experiences. Once you’ve got over the thrill of passing your test, you may be filled with nerves when it comes to driving alone.

Figures show that in the first couple of years of passing their test, new drivers are more likely to have a collision...

Marking the restoration of the Mayflower Steps

Containers of earth representing the four nations involved in the Mayflower 400 commemorations, together with a time capsule, have been placed inside the portico of the Mayflower monument ahead of a short ceremony next Wednesday (13 November) to mark the end of its restoration.

Samples of earth from Leiden in the Netherlands, Plymouth, Massachusetts, the native American Wampanoag tribe...

Get your first look at Dartmoor Zoo’s exciting new arrivals!

Conservation charity, Dartmoor Zoo, has welcomed two red-handed tamarins from Szeged Zoo in Hungary and invites animal lovers to attend an opening ceremony on Friday 8th November at 3pm, where the tamarins will be revealed to the public in their brand-new enclosure.

The two female red-handed tamarins, Pumpkin (aged 4) and Ember (aged 8), were welcomed to the zoo on 27th October and...

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