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Countryside visitors urged to help prevent devastating wildfires in heatwave

The RSPCA is urging people enjoying the countryside during the summer holidays to take extra care to prevent wildfires, which can have a devastating impact on wildlife

With schools closed and more people heading outdoors during the rising temperatures, the animal...

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Zoos fly the flag for native species

Zoos are all about exotic species – aren’t they? Well, three top local zoos are doing their bit to highlight the importance of native species.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall are aiming to give local wildlife a real boost this year. Native species are the theme for the season at all three zoos, under the banner of Nearby Nature....

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The National Marine Aquarium partners with local special schools

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) has partnered with two local Plymouth schools for students with complex needs to offer tailored visits to assist with their learning and development.

Students from Mount Tamar Special School (aged 5-16) and Longcause Community Special School (aged 8-16) will visit the NMA via a series of scheduled sessions. Led by the NMA's Discovery and Learning...

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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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