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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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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...

Chloe’s cut raises over £1,100 for Children's Hospice SW

Six-year-old Chloe Light, who is a pupil at Widey Court Primary School in Crownhill Plymouth, has recently had 14 inches cut off her hair. Not only is she donating the hair to Little Princess Trust she has also raised over £1100 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Chloe came up with the idea of having her hair cut for charity after the death of her cousin’s nine-month old...

Four ways to lower the cost of your personal loans

Credit card, store card, and personal loan debt. They represent the biggest consumer debt in England. The interest rates? Well, if you’ve scoured the internet lately, you already know they are high.

For personal loans, the rates may be low, but many borrowers still find themselves turning everything upside down just to get an extra dime to pay off their loans.

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Paramedics remind people to #choosewell this Bank Holiday

Paramedics at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) are reminding people to use the service wisely this August bank holiday as the ambulance service is expected to be very busy.

The Trust is expecting more than 10,690 incidents over the bank holiday four-day weekend, and with the sunny weather predicted the ambulance service will be kept busy with visitors to...

Order yourself a cup of conservation

The charity zoo has its very own branded blend – Zoorabica. It’s the first time the charity has offered its own named coffee. The new beverage is supplied by Coffeeworks, based in Exeter, an independent company with over 20 years’ experience.

Paignton Zoo Group Catering Manager Jennifer Proctor, who helped choose the final blend, said: “We have gone for this new blend because of taste...

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Barbican set for Mayflower spruce up

Roads and pavements around the Barbican and waterfront will be getting some TLC as part of a scheme to get the city ready for Mayflower400.

Plymouth City Council is embarking on a £2 million Mayflower maintenance programme to make sure the streets are in tip-top condition ahead of the key year. A further £735,000 is to be spent on repairing pavements.

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Plymouth’s Marine Tech Expo returning in 2020

Plymouth’s Marine Tech Expo will return to the city from 30 June to 3 July 2020, as part of the Mayflower 400 programme of events.

This four day expo offers a platform to showcase, network and collaborate with the world class marine technology sector that exists in the South West.

The event will also offer the opportunity for attendees to view in- and on-water live...

Plymouth care facility recognised with prestigious award

The Kanner Project in Plymouth has been named ‘Care Home of the Year’ at the Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall.

The Kanner Project, a Modus Care home, provides specialist residential care for up to five residents with complex needs including those with autistic spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

The Outstanding Care Awards for...

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