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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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'Right sort of weather' helps honey harvest

BBKA’s annual Honey Survey results reveal that honey bees overcame summer starvation threats to provide 26lbs of honey per hive

The East remains England’s most productive region with beekeepers citing the ‘right sort of weather’

The results of the British Beekeepers Association’s annual Honey Survey, released on 28 October, reveal that the average colony of bees in England...

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Things to do around Plymouth for Halloween

Halloween is upon us, but if you haven’t yet made any plans to celebrate this unique holiday with your friends and family, consider the many fun and frightful activities that are taking place throughout Plymouth.

Check out some of the many memorable things that you can do around Plymouth on Halloween so that you can plan an unforgettable day and night. Just be sure to reserve your...

Plymouth tops the table for the number of recruiting research studies

According to a national league table published last week, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust had the highest number of recruiting studies open in 2015/16 within the region.

A vital part of the work of the NHS, clinical research enables clinicians to gather evidence about ‘what works’ so that treatments for patients can be improved.

In addition, there is research evidence to show that...

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Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson to deliver 23rd annual Pilgrim Fathers lecture

One of the country’s most high profile legal figures is coming to Plymouth to deliver the 23rd annual Pilgrim Fathers lecture.

The Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson, possibly best known for chairing an inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of UK media from 2011-12, will be speaking about criminal law in the 21st century at the event on Friday 18 November.

He will become the...

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Buckland Abbey’s Christmas craft and food fair returns

On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November some of the South West’s finest food, drink and crafts will be heading to National Trust’s Buckland Abbey for its annual Christmas craft and food fair.

This year a free park and ride service; operated by Stagecoach South West, will be running up to every 10 minutes throughout the day from Harrowbeer Aerodrome. Providing visitors with hassle-free...

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The top manufacturing and industry jobs in Plymouth

When it comes the time to look for a new job, it helps to know which big industries are in the area and where you might be able to find employment based on your experience, as well as the potential need within the sector. Manufacturing and industry jobs are always available but job seekers might want to check out some of the top companies to see if they are recruiting before spending countless...

Almost every fire station in Devon and Somerset has tackled Clarence blaze

Almost every fire station in Devon and Somerset have been involved in tackling the fire at the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter.

Crews have endured grueling and lengthy shifts as they attempt to bring the blaze under control.

Joe Hassel, Group Manager for Devon and Somerset Fire and rescue Service, explained how fire service personnel have been dealing with the extensive fire in...

Help the Mammal Society's annual Hedgehog-watch

Winter is nearly here and it’s time for hedgehogs to hibernate. But how have they fared this year? As part of National Mammal Week, the Mammal Society is appealing to the public to help with a new survey that will review how many hedgehogs – dead or alive – have been spotted this year.

Fiona Mathews, Chair of the Mammal Society and Associate Professor at the University of Exeter says “...

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Council awards £150,000 grants to improve care homes in Plymouth

A number of care homes in Plymouth have been awarded a total of £150,000 by Plymouth City Council to improve their facilities.

In total, 18 care homes out of 25 which applied for grants have received funding of up to £10,000 per home. While the Council funded £150,000 through grants, in total, with contributions from the care home providers themselves, £232,259 was spent.

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission appeals for relatives of WW1 nurse

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is appealing for relatives of a nurse who died on active duty in the First World War and will soon be commemorated by the organisation.

Nurse Olive Louise Bennett was 29 years old when she died on October 30, 1916. She is buried at the Plymouth (Ford Park) Cemetery and was part of the Voluntary Aid Detachment.

Olive was the daughter...

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