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Record numbers of wild swimmers do The Swoosh

More than 800 wild swimmers took to the waters of the river Avon at Bantham in Devon this weekend for the now-annual ‘Swoosh’ event which sold out in record time this year. Organisers The Outdoor Swimming Society said that 900 tickets sold out in just 90 minutes when they were made available in March.

‘The Swoosh’ involves swimmers going into the water at Aveton Gifford and swimming...

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Dogs Trust sees influx of Greyhounds

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting a Greyhound after seeing an influx in this loveable breed looking for homes.

There are currently eight Greyhounds at the rehoming centre all looking for forever homes and staff are keen to dispel the myths surrounding the breed in order to find them all loving new families. Contrary to what people tend to think,...

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Hospital staffing project team shortlisted for national award

Safer Staffing and HealthRoster teams Our Safer Staffing and HealthRoster teams at Derriford Hospital have been shortlisted as finalists in the Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Awards for the ‘Capsticks Award for Innovation in HR’ category.

This award recognises a cutting edge, creative initiative within any sphere of HR management that has led to improved practice. The...

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Tim's film-making talents go global

The talents of a Tavistock film maker and branding expert are playing a key role in the development of a museum more than 7,000 miles away in the Falkland Islands.

Tim Roberts’ Fatcalf Media business has been working with the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust since 2014 when a chance meeting with the museum’s manager led to a contract to produce a film chronicling the 1982...

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Help and information hub set up for Mount Wise tower block residents

Devonport tower block residents can drop into a multi-agency information hub to get information and updates about fire safety issues.

Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Community Homes and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have opened the hub at Devonport Live in 60 George Street to help answer questions in relation to the three tower blocks following the confirmation that cladding...

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Former Plymouth student follows in footsteps of international stars

An 18-year-old student from Plymouth will be following in the footsteps of international stars, such as Drew McOnie, Lily James and Daisy Ridley when he performs in a dance show in London next week.

Ollie Selwood, who is studying dance at the prestigious Tring Park Performing Arts School in Hertfordshire, will be taking to the stage at the Shaw Theatre in London with fellow Tring Park...

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Get marching onto Plymouth Hoe for tomorrow's Armed Forces Day

This family-friendly event has an action packed programme for all the family to enjoy, on Saturday 24 June.

Plymouth Armed Forces Day, in association with Babcock, will start at 9.30am, and has a host of activities to keep all the family entertained, from military vehicles and equipment to live music throughout the day. This will include military bands, children's choirs, samba bands,...

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Burts Chips and Rockfish partner for SW launch of new limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour

Award-winning artisan crisp brand Burts Chips has partnered with its Plymouth-based neighbour – premium seafood restaurant Rockfish owned by celebrated chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks – for the launch of a brand new, limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour.

Available from select retailers across the South West (RRP 79p for 40g), the new flavour is hitting shelves in June with an on-...

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Public behaviour ruins a great weekend on Dartmoor

The fantastic sunny weekend we have just experienced here in the south west has seen thousands of people enjoying the outdoors and all that it has to offer. But whilst this weather provides a welcome boost to the local economy, the selfish behaviour of some people can potentially put people’s lives at risk.

At Spitchwick and Deeper Marsh cattle grid gateways were blocked and vehicles...

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BBC's Street Auction being filmed in Plymouth

Filming for the second series of BBC One’s Street Auction series, presented by Paul Martin of Flog It!, will take place at Tothill Park in Plymouth on June 24th from 1.30pm.

The series, due to be broadcast in the Autumn, will feature a variety of locations across the UK, bringing together a street and a community for a massive fund-raising effort.

Earlier this month neighbours...

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