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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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Once in a life time waterfront opportunity unveiled

One of the most exciting waterfront development opportunities in the country has now been unveiled.

Plymouth City Council is inviting preliminary expressions of interest in Phase 3 of the Oceansgate Enterprise Zone in Devonport.

Docks and jetties which once saw the departure of Royal Naval ships could welcome state of the art marine manufacturing, heralding a new era in the...

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The cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding

A wedding in Hampshire is always beautiful. Whether you’re planning one for yourself or you will be attending a friend’s wedding in the area, travelling to Hampshire will be a treat on its own. Hampshire is particularly easy to access too, especially from Plymouth. Here are some of the cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding.

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Hampshire is only 3 hours...

Britain's Oldest Surgical College awards place in National Surgical Final to local student

Scalpels were drawn in an interactive, one-of-a-kind, national surgical skills competition run by Britain's oldest Royal Surgical college with the announcement of the winner of the seventh round.

Conor Jones from the Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry was a cut above the rest in the South West Peninsula regional round, run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh ( www....

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Free Sea Safety talks for Plymouth Schools

Award-winning outdoor learning company Beach Schools South West have teamed up with South West Water to help promote clean water, conservation and seaside safety to youngsters in Plymouth this winter.

The Exeter-based water company is adding its weight to a new pilot education project which will see children being taught both on the beach and in schools about taking care not only of...

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Know your risks: Alcohol Awareness Week 14-20 November 2016

Plymouth City Council wants you to ‘know your risks’ as we mark Alcohol Awareness Week (14 – 20 November 2016).

For example, did you know that alcohol is linked to over 60 health conditions including cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, and liver disease? Or that a large glass of wine contains as many calories as a doughnut? Or that nationally, 10.8 million adults are drinking at...

British Land buys a £67m slice of Plymouth city centre

British Land, the owner of Drake Circus, has bought New George Street and Royal Parade Estate in Plymouth city centre from M&G Real Estate.

British Land has a unique opportunity to manage a broad slice of the city centre to create an even more accessible and attractive place for local people to shop, eat and be entertained. The company is now considering at length how the three...

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Serco generously donate to Gold Dust for a second year

A big thank you has gone out to staff from Serco for choosing to support the Gold Dust Appeal at the annual Star Awards.

Every year, the Serco management team nominates a charity that benefits those using our services and after holding their annual event, the Star Awards, which recognises staff achievements, and holding a raffle, Serco proudly presented a cheque of £440.00 to the...

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Claire recognised at regional awards for 'Living the Values'

On Friday night, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Organisational Development Facilitator, Claire Underdown, was recognised for her empathetic approach, active listening and her focus on making changes to improve things for individuals and patients. For all of this and more, she was named as the winner of the ‘NHS Living the Values’ award at the South West Leadership Recognition Awards.

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Lidl of the future opens in Plympton

Lidl UK has confirmed that its new store on Plymouth Road in Plympton will open its doors for the first time to customers at 8am on 24th November, with Cllr Patrick Nicholson and Cllr Terri Beer in attendance to cut the ribbon to the brand new supermarket.

In addition to the ribbon cutting, Lidl will be offering customers the chance to sample some of its award-winning products...

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Drake Circus

Drake Circus Shopping Centre, Plymouth has revealed its plans for Christmas - with tons of magical fun for all the family - including a special Christmas light switch on.

Christmas officially kicks off on Nov 17 at the South West's leading shopping centre, when Santa opens his Smeaton Tower style grotto and put his elves to work. As if by magic it will start snowing on Old Town Street...

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