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Work starts on major regeneration in Plymouth

Work is set to start on the transformation of a Devonport neighbourhood after LiveWest partnered with Lovell Partnerships to redevelop the site and deliver a new generation of affordable homes for the city of Plymouth.

The housing association, part of the UK’s largest provider of...

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Plymouth play parks set for investment

CHILDREN across the city will be able to have fit and healthier fun in better play parks, thanks to a near £800,000 investment in outdoor play areas and equipment.

A delegated decision is being signed on Tuesday to give the green light to improvement work that will cover every ward in the city.

Plymouth has 126 play spaces and of these up to 60 of them have been assessed as ‘...

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Newton Abbot Racecourse announces £1million prize money commitment for 2017

Following the Easter Saturday season fixture, Newton Abbot Racecourse has confirmed another record year of committed prize money for 2017. Over the course of the 2017 season, over £1million in prize money will be spread across the 18 fixtures which will take place between April and October. This year, the minimum amount of prize money on offer will be: £6,000 for all Class 5 hurdles, £6,750...

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Connecting people and nature this May

With iconic scenery, un-interrupted seascapes and diverse wildlife Devon has some of the best natural environments in the country right here on our doorstep.

The Devon Local Nature Partnership is urging all of us to take a step outside to feel the benefits of the spring air and #LetNatureNurture. To mark the beginning of Naturally Healthy Month this May they have put together a host of...

Winner of 2017 Mayflower 400 Plymouth Young City Laureate announced

Literature Works in partnership with Plymouth City Council is delighted to announce Lola Beal, a student at Plymouth High School for Girls, as this year’s winner of the Mayflower 400 Plymouth Young City Laureate award.

The competition, which was launched in February, called for any young person who lives, works or goes to school in Plymouth, aged between 16 and 19 years of age, to...

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Appeal after affray incident outside Britannia Pub

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight and other related disorder involving several people on Wolseley Road, close to the Britannia pub on Friday evening (28 April). The incident took place at around 9.15pm.

It is understood that there was an altercation between two men. During the incident one of the men has been hit in the face with a pint glass and then a group of men have...

Open day with a difference at Weston Mill Crematorium.

The City Council is hosting an open day on Saturday 13 May at Weston Mill Crematorium. The public are invited to take a behind the scenes look around the facilities with a tour of the Crematorium.

Councillor Mike Leaves the Cabinet Member responsible for Bereavement Services said: “Death is something that affects us all greatly but we really don’t want to think about it – let alone...

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Residents are invited to an open day with a difference at Weston Mill Crematorium.

Oceansgate reaches new phase two milestone

The UK’s first Marine Enterprise Zone, Oceansgate, has reached the next step in its development as the second area of land has been signed over to Plymouth City Council.

Oceansgate occupies a 35 hectare site on the southern edge of Devonport Dockyard, one of the largest naval dockyards in Europe. Work is already ongoing within phase one to build offices and light industrial units and...

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National Marine Aquarium sponsors tall ship for Pirate Weekend

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) will be hoisting the Jolly Roger over the Tall Ship Johanna Lucretia this year as a sponsor of the family favourite Pirate Weekend.

The event promises two days of swashbuckling action as salty sea dogs and land lubbers get together in Plymouth for a host of great entertainment.

The Plymouth Pirate Weekend has been drawing bigger and bigger...

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Plymouth lad cycling to Paris to raise funds for swimming pool

A young lad who works at Royal William Yard, and is an ex-student of Plymouth University is planning to cycle from London to Paris to raise money for a swimming pool for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Elliot and Max Pettifer, along with their life-long friend Matthew Weston, have nicknames themselves the Reliant Robins and are currently in training for the...

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Make sure you’re registered to vote in General Election

If you want to vote in the general election on Thursday 8 June and you’re not already on the electoral register you have just over three weeks left to sign up.

Anyone who wants to have their say must register by midnight on Monday 22 May.

Council Chief Executive Tracey Lee said: “It’s really important that everyone who is entitled to vote is able to. If you want to have a say...

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