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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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Next phase of Langage Business Park taking shape

A huge steel frame has been erected at Langage Business Park as the next phase of building work gets into gear.

All the ground work and preparation work at the site has been completed by local construction contractor Ryearch who have been making great progress since the start of the project last October.

The Council is investing around £3 million to develop and build high...

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The British Army brings virtual reality technology to the Skills Show South West in Plymouth

On the 14th and 15th March, the British Army is bringing interactive kit to the Skills Show South West in Plymouth, the largest careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship event in the South West. The British Army is the UK’s largest employer provider of apprenticeships and will be talking about the wide variety of paid opportunities in the British Army for those seeking a challenge, adventure or...

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Police warn van owners to be vigilant

Police in Plymouth are responding to a spate of vehicle crimes in the area.

It’s been reported that a number of vans have been broken into and tools stolen.

Sector Inspector, Nick Lindsey said: “We have seen a sharp increase in the number of reports thefts from vans in the Plymouth area recently.

“Offenders are accessing the rear doors of vans, often causing little or...

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Police appeal for witnesses to serious assault

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following a serious assault in Plymouth.

Police were called at around 2:25pm on Monday 5 March to reports of an altercation and at least one man believed to armed with a machete on Billacombe Road, near the junction to Stanborough Road.

Armed units were sent to the scene where one man and one woman, both in their...

New bus shelter for Plymstock residents

Elderly residents in Plymstock now have a drier wait for the bus.

The new bus shelter has been placed outside retirement development Maple Court on Horn Cross Road, adjacent to Magnolia Court; another retirement home.

This was after a local resident, Ms Christine Speed requested the bus stop.

Ms Speed said: “I would like to thank the Council for installing this shelter...

Foundation stone laid at The Box in Plymouth

The team behind the development of Plymouth’s exciting new cultural and heritage attraction has celebrated another milestone for the project today.

The foundation stone for The Box, Plymouth was laid in a special ceremony attended by representatives from Plymouth City Council, construction firm Willmott Dixon and other key partners and stakeholders.

The stone was unveiled by...

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Spectacular ‘kinetic wall’ to adorn flagship building at Oceansgate development

Is it an architectural feature, or a work of art? Either way, it’s going to be stunning. On the façade of Plymouth’s Endeavour House, the flagship building of the Oceansgate development, there will be a silvery screen that ripples like the water of the nearby English Channel, giving a shimmering, ever-moving spectacle. It symbolises Plymouth’s historic connection with the sea, and is also a...

What is the Difference Between a Will and a Probate?

Having a will and probate are two totally separate things although they both relate to events that happen after death. In this article, I will give details and explain each of these concepts, while touching up on why they matter so much.

What does a Will denote?

Will denotes the legal documentmade by a person during his or her lifetime. It helps to distribute the estate of a...

Plymouth soldier shares how his Army apprenticeship has helped him progress his career

Staff Sergeant Paul Stafford from St Budeaux, Plymouth, shares his experience of studying on the Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) and how this has allowed him to gain qualifications and skills to progress his Army career and personal life.

This National Apprenticeship Week (5th- 9th March 2018) the British Army has found that 37% of employees aged 18-34 would consider doing an...

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Police investigate Plymouth death

A woman has died following an incident at a property on Connaught Avenue, Plymouth.

Police were called at 10.50pm on Sunday 4 March to reports of a concern for welfare of a female.

DI Paul Otter said: “A group of people were reported to be under the influence of alcohol and had also taken controlled drugs. We are currently investigating to determine what the substance was....

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