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Christmas trees to remember loved ones

Christmas trees have been placed in the waiting rooms of both Weston Mill and Efford Cemeteries, for members of the public to decorate with messages on special tags to remember friends and family.

The trees proved very popular last year with over 100 messages to loved ones greatly missed over the festive period.

A Christmas tree has also been placed in the Baby Garden in Weston...

Totnes flood defence scheme gets £3.8 million upgrade

Philip Rees, Chairman of the Regional Flood and Coastal committee and Councillor John Tucker officially opened the improved Totnes flood defence scheme on Friday (07.12.18).

The Environment Agency’s £3.8 million improvements were needed to reduce the significant risk of river and tidal flooding. The scheme was financed by Defra grant-in-aid through the South West Flood and Coastal...

Plymouth unveils exciting events programme for 2019

Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth has unveiled an exciting events programme for 2019 alongside the announcement that the city will host the finish of the Rolex Fastnet race and the return of the spectacular annual British Fireworks Championships in August 2019.

Plymouth’s 2019 events diary is bursting with a variety of food, cultural, music and sporting events that will take place across...

No excuse for drink driving

More than 80 traffic collisions a year on Devon’s roads involve someone who has been drink driving.

The figures have been revealed by Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, and Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as a reminder of the dangers of drink driving, highlighting that some people still aren’t heeding the warnings of how lives are being put at risk.

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£50 million investment to enhance NHS facilities in Devon

A £50 million investment will deliver enhanced new facilities and equipment for NHS patients in Devon.

The Government money, part of a £963 million national package designed to modernise and transform services, will fund four key projects in Devon.

Devon’s Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) applied for the money and today (7 December 2018) has been awarded £50....

The Box commissions new piece of Native American art for Mayflower 400 exhibition

The first commission for The Box’s major ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ exhibition is its first-ever work by a Wampanoag artist.

Ramona Peters, who specialises in traditional ceramics, will create a new cooking pot based on historic Wampanoag designs.

Peters, also known as Nosapocket, is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation. As a potter, she has helped revive...

Pig killers, a bucket and the family: life in rural Devon

What was it actually like to grow up and work in rural West Devon during the 20th century?

Almost beyond imagination - but you can find out for yourself in a new book 'Farming and Rural Life' (£3 recommended donation or £4 posted) published by The Life Stories Project - part of Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS) a registered charity ( http://tasstavistock.org.uk/category/...

Check the cupboards for a sneaky peek inside Santa’s stocking this Christmas

If you’re one of those people who just can’t wait for Christmas, or curiosity always gets the better of you, make sure you check the cupboards for the best chance of sneaking an early peek at your presents.

A survey commissioned by Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to Plymouth, has lifted the lid on where people hide their presents in the lead up to December 25.

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Electric Blue Days at Dartmoor Zoo!

Two critically endangered geckos of a breed facing extremely high risk of extinction have successfully hatched in what’s being called a ‘real achievement’ for Dartmoor Zoo.

The electric blue day geckos, described by their keepers as ‘little gems’, are found in the wild only in a 3.1 square mile area of the Kimboza Forest in Tanzania where they are threatened by illegal collection for...

University students find out how their fundraising is helping Plymouth's children

Supporters have been finding out first-hand how they’re helping to keep children in Plymouth safe through their backing of the NSPCC. They’ve been taking a look around the children’s charity’s service centre in Plymouth and meeting the staff who work there, some of whom support children who have been sexually abused.

Students from Plymouth University’s RAG (Raise & Give) were among...

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