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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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Environmental enforcement officers hit the streets

Plymouth City Council’s new environmental enforcement officers have hit the streets of the city.

Having teamed up with Kingdom Services Group last month, officers will today be on patrol for the very first time.

Tasked with preventing littering, dog fouling, fly-posting and fly-tipping, the officers will be able to issue fixed penalty notices to offenders.

With the...

Poetry in the play park

Children from a local school are adding some unique magic to one of Central Park’s exciting new assets.

The enchanting toddler area, which is being built as part of the improvements to the play park, will feature logs with words and poetry devised by pupils from Montpelier Primary School.

Over the next few weeks, the children will work with the Council’s Natural Infrastructure...

The Broadway Shopping centre in Plymstock is delighted to welcome the UK’s leading value retailer of gifts, books and crafts. The Works is opening the doors to its new store on Thursday 22nd March, 9am.

Seven new jobs have been created and the 1,600 square foot family-friendly store will be offering customers amazing value, across its entire range of stationery, toys, books and art...

Plymouth-based probation officer receives national award

Probation Officer from Plymouth is celebrating being presented with a prestigious award by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal at St James’s Palace in London, on 15 March.

Angela Auty received the award from the Butler Trust, which has The Princess Royal as its patron; her award was one of just 11 granted from over 350 nominations across Britain. Angela's colleague, Chris Munn,...

Travel warning as snow continues

Police are continuing to advise drivers in Devon and Cornwall to only travel if absolutely necessary due to snow and icy conditions.

A Met Office Amber Warning remains in place with freezing conditions and further snowfall expected in the region into Monday (19 March).

Police have been working with partner agencies all weekend to keep people safe and main routes open.

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Travel warning as snow continues

More snow to come today

Extensive snow has fallen across Devon overnight with more expected later this morning and early afternoon.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning with 5cm more is expected to fall in most places with up to 10-15cm in higher ground.

The gritters and ploughs have been out throughout the night and most major roads and primary routes are currently open and passable with care...

Easter holiday games at the National Marine Aquarium will be Ray-ly fun!

This Easter, the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth will be celebrating its family friendly ‘Shark and Ray Easter Games’. Running from 31st March - 15th April, the activities will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about sharks and their winged cousins, rays.

Visitors to the Aquarium will be able to take part in fun challenges and activities in an Ocean Olympics trail,...

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Trust celebrates Yaki Day

The charity that runs Paignton Zoo is marking the special day of a special species.

The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts and Newquay Zoo, is celebrating International Macaque Day on Friday 16th March.

Sulawesi crested black macaques (Macaca nigra) can be seen at both Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. The charity supports a...

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Plymouth social worker praised at House of Commons

A social worker from Plymouth who won a top prize at the 2017 Social Worker of the Year Awards, has celebrated his success with the Chief Social Worker for Adults, Lyn Romeo, at an exclusive Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons.

Gareth, who works for Livewell Southwest, won the Mental Health Social Worker of the Year award at the prestigious national awards ceremony in...