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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...

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...

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...

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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