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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,...

Plymouth to host major tourism conference

Tourism leaders from around the country will be arriving in Plymouth on 7th February for a milestone birthday party.

Members of one of the UK’s leading tourism trade associations, Ukinbound, have picked the city to host their 40th birthday celebrations, as well as their annual convention.

More than 250 UKinbound members will be arriving in Britain’s Ocean City for the...

Cornwall's Pentillie Castle to hold Delicious Wedding Preview

The preview afternoon at Pentillie, situated on the banks of the River Tamar, an area of outstanding natural beauty in South East, Cornwall, will give couples (and their parents or best friends) an opportunity to view the Castle and estate grounds, which they can have for their exclusive use on their special day.

They can also discover stylish and original ways to personalise their...

SW Falcon celebrates first anniversary

This Valentine’s Day sees the first anniversary of the South West Falcon, the South West’s only 24/7 cross regional coach service.

To celebrate, Stagecoach is launching a romantic competition with prizes of very special ‘dates’ at locations along the route.

Dates on offer are:

• Tickets for Craig David’s ‘Follow My Intuition’ tour at the Plymouth Pavilions Arena on 21...

Cotehele emerging from winter hibernation

Little by little the Tudor estate of Cotehele, near Saltash, is emerging from its winter break.

While the garden and wider estate are open all year round and the Edgcumbe tea-room on Cotehele Quay has been open since the New Year, the beginning of half-term on Saturday 11 February marks the re-opening of the National Trust shop and Barn Restaurant as well as the launch of a new...

Royal William Yard reveals exciting events for 2017

Award-winning Royal William Yard in Plymouth is gearing up for a calendar of spectacular events for 2017, promising an eclectic mix of high quality activities and experiences for the whole family.

New for 2017 will be the Royal William Yard Festival – on May 27 and 28 – which promises to celebrate “peninsular living” and everything the beautiful West Country has to offer.

The...

Gold Dust smashes target thanks to incredible support

Over the festive period, the Gold Dust Appeal reached its £100,000 target to refurbish the children’s wards and corridors at Derriford Hospital.

And thanks to the dedication and generosity of supporters, the appeal has exceeded its target, raising a total of £125,000!

Anita Dykes, Matron of Paediatrics said: “From when we started the Gold Dust Appeal, we have all been through a...

Devon yachtsman to return to historic sailing vessel for first time 45 years

A Devon-based yachtsman who took 88 days to cross the Atlantic in a single-handed race — arriving 68 days behind the winner — is to sail the boat he used in the competition for the first time in 45 years.

Peter Crowther still holds the record for the slowest-ever crossing in the Original Single-handed Transatlantic Race (OSTAR) set in 1972 when he left Plymouth for Rhode Island USA on...

Plymouth outlines Mayflower 400 investment

Exciting plans to get Plymouth shipshape and ready for the global stage as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations are being unveiled.

Historic trails will be developed so that visitors can follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers. Some projects in the pipeline include the renovation of two Elizabethan houses in the Barbican and a new Mayflower monument.

Cabinet will...

How to get your training programme the royal recognition it deserves

From improving staff retention to boosting business growth – learning and development has numerous benefits. But all too often it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.

That’s why, last year the City & Guilds Group launched the Princess Royal Training Awards – a programme which celebrates the impact of training and development on business performance.

Those who apply are...

History made as Catholic Bishop establishes new home for Traditional Latin Mass

Latin might be a dead language to most but this Sunday in Plymouth, it was alive and well.

The Catholic Traditional Latin Mass has a new home in Devon thanks to the intervention of the Bishop of Plymouth.

For the first time in 46 years, a ‘Missa Cantata’ or sung Mass was celebrated at St Edward the Confessor in Plymouth on Sunday.

This historic occasion was due to the...

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