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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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Gold Dust superhero returns to light up Derriford Christmas tree

Derriford Hospital's beautiful Christmas tree is now aglow thanks to a returning Gold Dust superhero, Jasmine Bayly!

On Thursday night, in front of a gathered crowd, 17-year-old, Jasmine, a former patient on the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital, pushed the plunger and officially switched on the tree lights.

Jasmine, who raised money for the appeal in September, when she...

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Five unique events to look out for this Christmas

A trip to Devon and Cornwall offers Christmas with a distinctive West County twist this year, with Santa arriving by RNLI lifeboat, festive markets, beautiful lantern parades and the chance to dine with food expert Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Santa by lifeboat and delicious gifts at the Royal William Yard Wonderland Market, Plymouth

This Sunday’s (Dec 4) popular Christmas...

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Stagecoach announces new timetable for SW Falcon

Stagecoach South West has announced that, from 3 December 2016, a new timetable will come into effect on the South West Falcon, connecting Devon and Somerset with Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre.

In addition to revised departure times, the operator has added a new stop at Lee Mill. It will also be possible for customers to make local journeys along the route, for example...

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Plymouth nursery celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating

Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Pennycross, Plymouth, is celebrating Ofsted inspection success.

The nursery in Springhill Green that caters for youngsters aged from three months to five years was awarded a ‘good’ rating after an inspection of the service.

The report noted: “Partnerships with parents are strong, helping to provide children with continuity in their learning. Parents...

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Plymouth wins Dementia Friendly City award

Picture caption: Pictured left to right at the Dementia Friendly Awards are Angela Rippon, OBE, Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Claire Puckey, Dementia Friendly City Coordinator for Plymouth City Council, Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, Darren Stoneman, Senior Community Protection Officer for Plymouth City Council, Ian Sheriff...

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Royal William Yard's Christmas Wonderland Market set to wow

Royal William Yard, the award-winning ex-Naval Victualling Yard, is to host an extra special Christmas Wonderland Market this Sunday (4 December) featuring local produce including turkey, mince pies and all the trimmings - with some extra special Christmas treats to amaze and entertain the family.

The bumper market will feature 85 local stalls - 65 food & drink and 20 craft,...

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Students bringing ‘vibrancy’ back to City Centre

Plymouth’s status as the fifth biggest student city in the UK requires a more balanced approach to providing adequate accommodation for them.

That’s according to Mark Slade from Bruton Knowles’ Lockyer Street office, who says Plymouth City Council should retain a flexible approach rather than setting limits on the number of new schemes being brought forward.

He said: “Plymouth...

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Medal is a Lifesaver

A gold lifesaving medal, awarded to Samuel Lake by 150 years ago, is estimated to sell for up to £10,000 in the Charterhouse two day auction on Thursday 15th & Friday 16th December,

“Samuel Lake was awarded a gold Albert Medal in 1866 for saving 450 Muslim pilgrims. Returning from Mecca, the pilgrims were aboard the sailing ship Diamond which ran into trouble and was wrecked off...

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Man who illegally used his late father’s Blue Badge sentenced

Man who illegally used his late father’s Blue Badge sentenced by Plymouth Magistrates

A man who illegally used his deceased father’s Blue Badge to get free parking has been prosecuted by Plymouth City Council’s Corporate Fraud Team.

Richard Rhodes from Crowthers Hill, Dartmouth pleaded guilty to using his late father’s Blue Badge to park in Lockyer Street on 28 September 2015...

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Police support National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week

In support of National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week, which will run from Monday the 28th of November to Sunday 4 December, Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset Police will be taking part in a week of action which will include providing advice on how to keep safe, and encouraging people to report any concerns.

Both police forces will be asking anyone who has concerns about online material...

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