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Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

A brand-new, purpose-built nursery and pre-school will open in Cranbrook, on the outskirts of Exeter, in September.

The Little Pioneers Cranbrook nursery, located on Elm Drive, will open following an £1 million investment by owners, OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative...

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Author aims to ensure WWI is not forgotten

Now the centenary has passed, author and naval historian Steve Dunn believes there is a real danger that the First World War will begin to diminish in the public consciousness.

He says this means people will have to work even harder to ‘make sure we don’t forget’, which is why he plans to carry on writing about those who lost their lives at sea in WW1.

“The war’s legacy still...

Dim the lights, I’m feeling fishy…

A stunning state-of-the-art lighting system has been installed at Living Coasts – for the fish.

The sophisticated new system in the aquarium of Torquay’s coastal zoo means that fish can experience natural dawns and dusks. Staff hope this will lead to more of what comes naturally…

One of the zoo’s aquarists, Sam Worthington, explained: “Now, each tank can have its own settings....

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NSPCC appeals for volunteers to keep children safe in Plymouth

The NSPCC is appealing for more volunteers in Plymouth, to help teach primary school children about the different types of abuse.

The children’s charity funds a Schools Service across Plymouth, which sees trained members of staff and volunteers deliver Speak Out Stay Safe assemblies to children.

The assemblies are tailored to different year groups to ensure the content is age-...

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5 Outside the Box Ideas for Fun Stag Parties in Plymouth

Breaking away from typical stag party venues like Manchester and Liverpool in the north to London in the south, Plymouth offers plenty of seaside action to keep would-be husbands and their best men entertained for a weekend.

Conveniently located on the borders of Devon and Cornwall (and 20 minutes from Dartmoor National Park), the city and its surroundings possess something for all...

Sutton Harbour Footbridge could be back in action by Easter

The organisations involved in repairing Sutton Harbour Footbridge are working towards the bridge being back in action in time for Easter.

Plymouth City Council, the Environment Agency and Sutton Harbour Company are putting in over £250,000 into the repair of the custom-built footbridge which crosses Sutton Lock, with the repairs being coordinated and commissioned by Council engineers...

Antique Ashburton – put on the map!

This week sees the launch of Ashburton Antiques Trail, a new initiative to welcome people to the town and encourage them to explore and appreciate its hidden gems!

The historic town of Ashburton, nestled in the rolling hills of South Dartmoor, is making a name for itself as the antiques capital of the south west. With over 10 antique shops, ample parking and plenty of places to eat and...

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Finish line in sight for Manadon Sports and Community Hub

Work to create a brand new football, cricket and outdoor sports centre for the Manadon and Honicknowle communities is nearing completion.

A Football Association-standard all-weather 3G pitch opened in May 2018 and construction of the pavilion, which started in July 2018, is now in the final stages.

When it opens in the spring the building will offer a permanent office for the...

New heritage trail for Dawlish

Dawlish residents and visitors can now explore the history of the area with a new heritage trail around the town.

The Dawlish Heritage Trail has been developed by Teignbridge, with funding from the Coastal Communities Fund and Devon County Council. Designed for adults and children, the trail has 14 information points. They reveal historic stories which show how the town has been shaped...

Cosy night in with a good film on TV helps us weather the winter months - says new survey

As winter sets in and we all retreat to the warmth of our homes, it seems we love nothing more than a cosy night in watching a good film.

Five star housebuilder Barratt Homes, which is building homes in Plymouth, asked people across the region about their ideal evening in front of the telly, and the results showed more than a third (39.9 per cent) would opt for a cracking movie above...

Open wide and say "Grr..."

A tiger at Paignton Zoo in Devon has had a root canal – performed by one very brave veterinary dentist… The patient is Paignton Zoo’s 11-year-old male Sumatran tiger Fabi, who is over 2 metres long and weighs over 100 kilograms. A Sumatran tiger has 30 teeth, including four very long canines. Canine teeth are important for biting, tearing and eating meat, for jaw architecture and display. As...

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