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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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MTV Crashes Plymouth: All you need to know

With just one day to go until MTV Crashes Plymouth, organisers MTV and Plymouth City Council are asking everyone to make sure they plan ahead for a fun, safe and hassle-free event.

Tens of thousands of spectators will be heading to the Hoe on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 July for two nights of incredible live performances from some of the biggest names in music.

Clean Bandit,...

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The Box takes flight: Plymouth Cabinet of Curiosities explodes into being

Following the announcement of the new name for Plymouth’s pioneering £37 million cultural centre, shoppers in Plymouth’s city centre on Saturday witnessed an unexpected piece of global contemporary dance, street theatre and music, which heralded in the brand for the new ‘museum of the future’: The Box, Plymouth.

From 11.45am, unsuspecting passers-by witnessed curious ‘choruses’ of...

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Building industry support for driving up local construction skills

Four new project sponsors have invested in the Council led Building Plymouth partnership which aims to work collaboratively to overcome the skills shortage facing the local construction industry.

Plympton based YGS Landscapes, independent specialist Plymouth College of Art, award winning provider of virtual reality solutions TruVision, and information and advice provider National...

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Murder investigation launched in Plymouth

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a suspicious death of a man in Plymouth on Sunday morning [23 July].

Police were called around 5.15am on Sunday to reports of a concern for welfare of a man at a property on Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth.

A man in his 20s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 25-year-old woman from Plymouth was arrested...

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People in Plymouth risk BBQ carboon monoxide poisoning

Gas Safe Register has launched a gas safety-themed playlist this festival season as research has found that Millennials are the generation most at risk from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning caused by unsafe barbecuing.

Recent research has revealed that the majority (73%) of people in Plymouth do not identify CO poisoning as a potential danger when barbecuing, instead selecting food...

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Dogs Trust Ilfracombe hosts ‘pawsome’ Fun Day

It’s high paws for Dogs Trust Ilfracombe who hosted its annual fun day at Mullacott Equestrian Centre on Sunday 16th July, raising more than £3,600 for homeless hounds.

Hundreds of supporters attended the event, which was sponsored by Argyll Vets, with plenty of fun and games to entertain the whole family – both two-legged and four-legged members. The money raised will certainly help...

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Children warned of building site dangers this summer

AS the school summer holidays begin one Plymouth housebuilder is warning youngsters across the city to stay away from its building sites.

New home developments under construction may look like fun and exciting places to play, but Barratt Homes is warning children they also pose serious dangers.

“Building sites are full of potential dangers and, as the school summer holidays are...

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