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South Devon College at forefront of new trial aimed at improving outcomes for young people

South Devon College is at the forefront of a new trial aimed at improving outcomes for young people resitting their English Language GCSE exams.

As one of only four Excellence in English Mastery Hubs selected in the United Kingdom, South Devon College will coordinate this ground-...

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Little Things to Think About in Your Retirement

Heading towards the age of retirement? Click here for a list of things you need to think about as you head into your golden years.

Congratulations, you have made it to retirement! Your golden years are ahead of you and you have a few decisions you need to make. Here are some of the things you need to think about.

Will You Downsize?

Reaching the age of retirement also...

Kitley House Hotel wins Best Event Venue in national awards

Kitley House Hotel & Restaurant at Yealmpton, near Plymouth, is delighted to have won a national accolade in the Best Venue category of this year’s Event Entertainment Awards - weeks after celebrating its first anniversary under new ownership.

Presented by BookEntertainment.co.uk, the Awards recognise the best in the event entertainment industry across the UK.

Kitley went...

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Bags of Help for the Plymouth coast

Voting is under way as coastal community projects in Plymouth vie for a share of a Tesco funding pot of almost £300,000.

Tesco is inviting local shoppers to cast their votes for 2171 (West Plymouth) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Keep Playing (trading as Level Water) or the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, to receive funding of up to £4,000 through a special round of its Bags...

5 items you ddn’t know you could rent

Money might be tight, and you might not have enough in the budget to go out and purchase something brand new, especially if you know you are only going to use it once, twice, or for a short amount of time. Most people are aware of home or offices for let, or vehicles for lease, but there are quite a number of other items (or beings!) available for hire.

1. A dog

The...

Stagecoach South West announce artist collaboration for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth

Stagecoach South West announce artist collaboration for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth Stagecoach South West, the Presenting Partner for Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth, has announced a unique collaboration with author and illustrator Fiona Lumbers to create one of the special Elmer trail sculptures.

Set to be the biggest family friendly public art event in the region this summer (8 July - 16...

Competitions call on Devon's schoolchildren to capture the countryside in pictures and words

The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has launched its 2019 art and writing competitions for primary schoolchildren - calling on them to use their creativity to capture Devon's coast and countryside.

CPRE Devon's two children's competitions are a fun way to encourage outdoor learning and help youngsters engage with and enjoy the great outdoors. There...

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