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GB baseball stars coming to Exeter

Women’s baseball players from across the region will descend on Exeter next month for a special tournament celebrating the growth of the sport and encouraging more women and girls to get involved.

The event, organised by Exeter Baseball Club, takes place at Winslade Park on Saturday,...

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Masonic laptop gift to Austin Farm Academy

The Freemasons are not the only ones who are aware that due to budgetary constraints there has been a big squeeze in public spending, especially in local government and education resulting in there not being enough funds to meet every child’s needs.

It was when talking with a member of staff at Austin Farm Academy (Primary School) that the Freemasons of St. Georges Lodge who meet at...

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Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 winners announced

Winners of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 in association with Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management were announced at a Grand Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Crown Plaza Plymouth on 27th April 2018.

More than 250 guests, finalists and sponsors from across the South West attended the inspirational Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018, held...

Exeter tech company first to get £1m loan from Innovate UK

An Exeter tech company is the first to get a million pound loan from Innovate UK after receiving support for their concept for several years. The loan is intended to fund the development of a device that helps drivers drive better, safer and in a more fuel-efficient manner. Let’s learn about Lightfoot as a company and why the government is incentivizing their product development.

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British Transport Police crackdown on unwanted sexual behaviour on the rail network

A nationwide campaign launches today, calling on victims of unwanted sexual behaviour to report offences to police, no matter how small.

Every Report Builds a Picture highlights how multiple reports from different people can help BTP ‘build a picture’ of offenders – even if some of those cases don’t make it to court.

This is the second phase of the Report It To Stop It campaign...

WIN family tickets and meet the stars in our Cirque Berserk! competition

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After sell-out runs and tours in 2016 and 2017, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is coming West for the very first time.

Performances at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth run from Tuesday 8th May to Saturday 12th May and you could win a family ticket to see the show for free at the performance of your choice (subject to...

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Party chief visits close-knit community in Plymouth  and supports local Conservatives’ plans for city

Party chief James Cleverly praised the local Conservative Group’s plans for Plymouth during a visit to the city on Friday (27 April).

Mr Cleverly, the Conservative Party Deputy Chairman, knocked on doors and met voters in Drake ward alongside council candidate Steven Ricketts and local activists.

He visited the Seymour Arms pub in Seymour Street and learned how long-term...

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Extended Diploma Film students work with international directing duo Zhang + Knight

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Film, Animation & Media Production) students from Plymouth College of Art recently took advantage of an opportunity to work with directing duo Zhang + Knight on a music video for FRIEND London, an agency that has produced commercials, online content, short films, and music videos, for clients including Google, Adidas, and Nike.

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Plymouth animal charity warns against growing social media pet trade

A growing trade in animals on social media is fuelling a worrying rise in the number of dogs being passed from home to home before being rescued by a Plymouth charity.

Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary is taking in an increasing number of animals, particularly dogs, who have been sold on social media and online selling sites to buyers who have no clear idea what they are taking....

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Spotting the betcherygarr

Most people visit Paignton Zoo to see rare and unusual animals - species they may never have seen before from exotic habitats around the world. So it comes as a surprise to discover that the star of Paignton Zoo’s new guest encounter is also the world’s most popular pet bird – the budgie.

The Australian budgerigar may seem like an odd choice for a Zoo talk. Group Education Manager...

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Police target illegal activity on roads network

A multi-agency operation led by the Plymouth based No Excuse roads policing and rural engagement teams has targeted illegal activity on the roads in and around Plymouth.

Operation Juggler ran from 8am to 5pm on Friday 27th April with a vehicle checking point at Agaton Fort and mobile units in the A38 bridge and St Budeaux areas

Police officers from local policing teams, the...

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