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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,...

Egg-squisite charity Easter at Royal William Yard

Royal William Yard springs into action on Sunday 2 April for the return of the Good Food Market. Not only will the market showcase some of the best food and drink that the South West has to offer, there’s also fun for the whole family with the Horizons Charity Egg-squisite Easter egg hunt. Over 60 regular stallholders from across Devon and Cornwall, including The Olive Branch, and award winning...

Channel Park Allotment brings local families together to plant community orchard

Families have come together with Plymouth City Council to plant a shared community orchard, building on the success of the Channel Park Allotments which opened a year ago.

The allotments were opened on a forgotten piece of scrubland and since they opened they have been maintained and enjoyed by 20 tenants.

On Sunday 19 March 2017 Plymouth City Council’s Natural Infrastructure...

Bond Dickinson launches International Innovation Week

National law firm Bond Dickinson LLP, which has a large office in Plymouth, has launched its first ever International Innovation Week in collaboration with its US alliance partner Womble Carlyle.

From Monday 20th to Friday 24th March, events on the topic of innovation were organised across the firm, looking at everything from how innovative technology is transforming the legal industry...

New Plymouth police commander appointed

Chief Superintendent Dave Thorne has been announced as the new Plymouth police commander, following a promotion process that took place last week.

He takes up his new position with immediate effect, following a brief period in the role in a temporary capacity. Dave Thorne had been a superintendent in the city for the last 18 months.

Chief Superintendent Dave Thorne said: “I am...

WALK IT around Plymouth for Crohn's & Colitis UK

Leading charity, Crohn’s & Colitis UK, have announced their nationwide fundraising WALK IT events are back for summer 2017.

Taking place throughout May, June and July; WALK IT invites anyone to join and walk either 5km or 10km to show their support for the fight against Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

There will be eight routes across the country this year – London,...

New home in Plymouth proves perfect for first time investor

First time property investor Annie Dawes is enjoying watching her investment thrive after buying a Barratt apartment at PL2 in Plymouth.

Annie, who lives in France, was keen to retain a base in the UK and decided that a buy to let property would be the best investment for her funds.

Plymouth was Annie’s first choice of location and she was delighted to be able to buy in her...

Police launch Operation Fatigue

Police are launching a new operation aimed at tackling traffic offences from rogue commercial drivers.

From Friday the 24th of March through to Sunday the 8th of April, officers from Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Strategic Alliance Roads Policing Unit will be undertaking proactive action as part of Operation Fatigue.

Op Fatigue will involve the stopping and checking of goods...

Dementia friendly shopping day in Plymouth

For people living with dementia daily tasks can become difficult or sometimes daunting. Shopping in particular can be a stressful experience for people with dementia who are often left feeling vulnerable.

Plymouth City Council in collaboration with Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance and the Healthy High Streets Group are working together to ensure Plymouth is a Dementia Friendly City...

Plymouth Yacht Haven to host 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race finish

Following the resounding success of its involvement for the past 3 events, Plymouth Yacht Haven has once again been selected as the host marina for finishing yachts in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race.

The Royal Ocean Racing Club, the Cowes and London based club behind the famous biennial event, awarded the event to Plymouth Yacht Haven who’ll provide berthing and shoreside facilities...

The joys of spring at Wembury

Families can kick off their Easter holidays on Saturday 1 April with free nature spotting and beach activities guided by National Trust Rangers and Devon Wildlife Trust Wardens.

Wembury Spring Fun Day runs from 11am – 4pm at the seaside haven just outside Plymouth and visitors can drop in whenever they like to join the outdoor family activities lined up throughout the day

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