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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,...

Family reunion bill offers hope to separated families in Plymouth

This week, MPs in Plymouth will have the opportunity to vote in favour of vital changes needed to allow more refugee families, torn apart by war and persecution, to be reunited in safety in the UK.

As it stands the eligibility criteria for refugee family reunion in the UK is restrictive, leaving families across Devon torn apart. This includes Didier who was forced to flee political...

Recognition for public who went above and beyond during Storm Emma

The appalling conditions and heavy snowfall impacted massively on communities in Devon and Cornwall.

Police and partner agencies worked tirelessly to safeguard lives and to minimise disruption and on many occasions, without having to be asked, local volunteers pitched in to help.

We now want to thank the #SnowHeroes who went above and beyond to help the emergency services...

Appeal for witnesses to indecent exposure incident

Police are appealing for a witness following an indecent exposure in the Estover area of Plymouth on Thursday 8 March 2018.

The incident happened between 2pm and 2.30pm.

PC Paul Carswell said: “A woman was walking close to, or on the footbridge over Novorossisk Road, when she saw a man who then allegedly exposed himself to her. This same woman then called a local school to warn...

A pre-Spring Clean at Living Coasts

Zoo keepers have been digging in at Living Coasts in Torquay to make sure everything is just right for the birds. They had to shift tonnes of sand and soil in the coastal zoo’s estuary area and clear vegetation in an annual pre-Spring Clean.

The zoo’s estuary exhibit is home to pied avocet, oystercatcher, redshank, ruff and black-necked stilt – though you might be forgiven for thinking...

Zoos offer moments for seniors

March is over-60s month at two top Devon zoos. The charity attractions are holding special days for older people.

At Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo, the day of the week to make a note of is Wednesday. At Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, the special day is Thursday. Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are both part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, the charity which also runs...

Plymouth to stage final exhibition by ‘the last of the St Ives modernists’

A new exhibition featuring the work of abstract artist Trevor Bell (1930-2017) opens in the Peninsula Arts Gallery at the University of Plymouth on 16 April.

'Trevor Bell: Trans-Form' is the final exhibition Bell worked on before he passed away in November. It features a selection of 11 monumental paintings from the 1990s and 2000s alongside a brand new sound score composed by Jamie...

RSPB and Barratt extend partnership to give nature a home

As the start of spring season approaches (March 20) wildlife in Plymouth is set for a boost.

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes has renewed and extended its unique partnership with the RSPB, which aims to deliver more wildlife friendly housing across the region.

Barratt and the RSPB will work together to boost biodiversity and promote wildlife at its developments across the...

SW winner announced in the race for Britain’s Best Bridesmaid!

The wait is almost over! Group travel expert Red7 has come one step closer to crowning Britain’s Best Bridesmaid and the competition is fiercer than ever, with nearly 500 nominations received in total.

Brides from across the country nominated the top team players from their #wedsquad and the judges carefully examined every entry. Now, Red7 reveals its seven regional winners in the race...

Aspiring YouTuber’s offered dream job as ‘vlogger bursary’ launched

YouTube fans dreaming of making a career on the social media channel have been offered a chance to win their dream job.

The City Kitchen is giving away an £8,000 travel fund, a vlogging kit and mentorship from former University of Plymouth student and one of YouTube’s rising stars. This unique prize package, or ‘vlogger bursary’, will equip one winner with everything they need to...

Cornwall & Devon Freemasons unite to provide life-changing mobility scooter

With Storm Emma finally abating, Freemasons from both Cornwall & Devon Provinces braved the arctic weather conditions to unite in a cross-border presentation. Brethren from both counties joined together to present a life changing state of the art mobility scooter to a young Freemason Sean Mitchell-England who lives in Plymouth (aged 33 years) is a young member of St. Stephen’s Lodge...

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