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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,...

New police inspectors at the helm

Two of Plymouth’s neighbourhoods have welcomed new police inspectors.

Inspector Robin Loveridge has taken over responsibility for the South Sector, covering the city centre, waterfront and Stonehouse. His police career dates back 16 years – all served in Plymouth where he has lived for 20 years.

He said: “I have seen the area change a great deal in the time I have lived and...

Cuddle a miniature pig at Good Food Market

The family friendly Good Food Market is back at Royal William Yard this month on Sunday 6 August from 10am-3pm with rabbits, World Famous Pennywell Miniature pigs and more!

With long summer days and the children on school holidays, this month the market will host Pennywell Farm and their famous miniature pigs that are coming down between 11:00-14:00 for cuddles on this unmissable FREE...

Police support Plymouth Pride

On Saturday, 5 August, Devon and Cornwall Police is showing its support at Plymouth Pride, a local family friendly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival in the heart of the city. They will be recognising the diverse communities we serve and encouraging the reporting of hate crime.

We will have LGBT officers attending and parading in the event together with a stall on...

Council seeks development partner for new St Budeaux library

Plans to create a new library for St Budeaux have moved a step forward with the current library site now being marketed as a development opportunity.

The Council is seeking a development partner to transform the half acre site in St Budeaux Square. As well as providing a light and airy library with a flexible space, the site could also include a range of mixed uses, including homes....

Bond Dickinson praised for its commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

National law firm Bond Dickinson, which has a large office in Plymouth, has achieved a Gold status in the Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter.

Designed by the Law Society in 2009, the charter was established to help firms turn their commitment to diversity and inclusion into positive, practical action for their businesses, staff and clients.

Bond Dickinson achieved the...

Legal profession unites to Walk For Justice

The local legal profession and advice sector are joining forces on Monday 2 October 2017 from 5pm to take part in the Plymouth Legal Walk.

The Legal Walk is one of over 30 similar events which run across England and Wales. The sponsored walk raises funds for local free legal advice charities in Plymouth and throughout the South West. Teams from local law firms, chambers and in-house...

2017 Veterans’ Jobs Fair set to be bigger and better

A jobs fair for Armed Forces Veterans in Plymouth promises to be the biggest and best yet, with loads of great opportunities from a range of employers.

The event, which has been organised by Plymouth’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, takes place at Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 September 2017 from 12pm to 6pm.

Last year’s jobs fair was...

Parking changes to help residents

Residents living close to the city centre will find it easier to park after changes to parking restrictions have been introduced.

The new scheme, which will benefit residents living between Central Park and Mutley Plain, aims to maximise available parking by removing some double yellow lines and merging permit parking zones, which will allow residents the flexibility to find and park...

Funding boost for local authorities to transform local communities

The government has today (1 August) launched a £54 million package to transform local communities and release land for thousands of new homes.

This comes as part of a new cross-government partnership to make smarter use of government-owned property.

DCLG’s £45 million ‘Land Release Fund’, launched in partnership with the Cabinet Office and Local Government Association’s One...

National first for Plymouth coach station

Plymouth’s coach station has been awarded the first-ever Safer Coach Station accreditation.

The British Parking Association has awarded accreditation for safe bus stations for several years, but has now launched a new accreditation for long-distance scheduled coach services – and Plymouth’s new coach station is the first to receive it!

The £4.8 million coach station opened to...

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