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Be a part of next year's History Festival

The dates for the next Plymouth History Festival have been confirmed as Saturday 5 May to Sunday 3 June 2018 and local individuals and organisations are being encouraged to get planning!

This will be the sixth year in a row that the annual celebration of the city’s heritage has taken place, with a programme that usually includes a wide variety of exhibitions, displays, special events...

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New initiative will help keep people with dementia safe

Carers and families of people living across Devon and Cornwall with dementia are being urged to participate in a new initiative which is being launched by Devon and Cornwall police in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Dementia Alliance.

The Herbert Protocol is aimed at finding those who go missing quickly and safely.The Protocol encourages families, carers, friends or...

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Heritage at risk in the South West

Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register for the South West is published today (26th October), giving an annual snapshot of the condition of some of the region’s most important historic buildings, sites, monuments and places.

Across the South West, 91 sites have been removed from the Register because their futures have been secured, while 71 sites have been added to the Register...

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“Be Bright, Be Seen” as clocks go back

“Be Bright, Be Seen” is the message from Devon County Council, ahead of clocks going back this weekend (Sunday 29 October).

As daylight hours draw in, the County Council is reminding cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, horse riders, and other vulnerable road users, to make sure that they are visible by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing.

Car drivers are also being...

Bill Free Day highlights scale of household bill spending crunch

Thursday 26th October, highlights the date on which the average UK household will have earned enough to cover all of their bills.

New research released today has revealed that the average Brit works 82% (299 days – 26 October) of the year just to cover their household bills – with more than a third (35%) admitting that they are only just managing to cope with rising costs.

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City Council on track to deliver pledges that make a difference

Plymouth City Council is on track to deliver the priorities it has set to improve life for its residents, both now and for the future.

A progress report on the 19 pledges the administration has committed to deliver is being submitted to Cabinet to highlight some of the key achievements made over the last three months.

The pledges are all linked to the Council’s Corporate Plan...

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Guy is ready to light up a new home this Bonfire Night

This Bonfire Night, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are hoping a new owner will see ‘fireworks’ when they set eyes on a sparky boy, Guy.

The six-year-old Beagle cross will certainly light up the life of a loving family and enjoys nothing more than a cuddle up in front of the fire.

Guy adores human company and spends his days as honorary office dog, sharing the office with the...

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National Trust Christmas craft and food fairs around Plymouth

Some of the places National Trust look after in and around Plymouth, Tavistock and Saltash have put on a programme of festive craft and food fairs for the month of November to help locals get ready for the festive season. The historical houses will be the backdrop for a series of events that will showcase some of the best local food, drink, arts and crafts.

Cotehele’s winter craft...

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Over 150 jobs to be created for city with Next new store

Work has started on a new 7,000 square metre Next store at the city’s Marsh Mills Gateway retail park.

Over 150 jobs will be created as the multi-million pound project, which once complete, will strengthen the city’s position as a regional shopping destination.

The brownfield site, which was recently acquired by Plymouth City Council, has been empty for many years and the...

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Appeal after hit and run in Plymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an incident on Old Laira Road in Plymouth where a vehicle failed to stop after a collision with a child.

On Sunday 22 October at around 6pm, a 12-year-old boy was crossing Old Laira Road next to the bus stop when he was involved in a collision with a car.

PC Colin Strachan said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this incident. We...

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