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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 Guild Hall welcomes Dev Con

Once again, thousands of people are expected to visit the Guild Hall, this weekend for, ‘The South West’s Biggest SCI-FI TOY & COMIC FAIR,’ both Saturday and Sunday (October 15 and 16) from 9am to 5pm.

Following the huge success of their previous conventions, which have been running since 2013, Organiser, Lea Shelford from EVENTS FRONTIER, shared, that the excitement and enthusiasm...

Wickes launches new look store in Plymouth

DIY and home improvement specialist Wickes is celebrating the launch of its new look store in Plymouth with a weekend of festivities kicking off on Friday 14th October.

Visitors to the store will be treated to 15% off everything all weekend, and there are even cupcakes to celebrate! Those in store on Saturday 15th October between 12pm - 4pm will have the chance to meet and have their...

Cream of the Crop Announced at the Esteemed Food & Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s food and drink scene has never been more vibrant and at Monday night’s annual Food & Drink Devon Awards the pinnacle of the county’s food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers were celebrated. The ceremony, which took place on Monday 10th October at Deer Park Country House Hotel, was hosted by food and drink broadcaster and BBC Radio 2...

Action plan to tackle Child Poverty in Plymouth

A new three-year action plan has been agreed by Plymouth City Council to tackle child poverty in the city.

The Plan for Child Poverty 2016 – 2019 will look at four priorities and will build on the work done since 2012 to tackle child poverty in the city.

The focus of the Plan for Child Poverty 2016-2019 will be on the following four key areas:

  • Supporting families
  • ...

Mum abseils for children's wards

On Sunday 25 September, mum of one, Naomi Temple, abseiled off the roof of the Holiday Inn hotel in Plymouth, to help raise vital funds for the children’s wards and the ‘brilliant staff’ who cared for her son, Jenson.

When Jenson was just six weeks old he was very poorly with bronchiolitis and was rushed to Derriford Hospital. He was cared for on Woodcock Ward but his condition...

Appeal after Plymouth assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old man was assaulted by two or more males on Sutton Road at the junction with Exeter Street, Plymouth City Centre.

The incident occurred at 3.20am on Thursday 6th October 2016. It is believed that the man was walking on his own, having left Oceana Nightclub, and was heading toward North Hill.

The victim was taken to Derriford...

Council hosts the city’s fourth Building Plymouth summit

Plymouth City Council is bringing together some of the region’s key construction and built environment companies for the city’s fourth Building Plymouth Summit.

The twice yearly summits are an opportunity for people to find out the latest developments on the Council-led partnership to address the sector’s skills shortage and gaps.

Building Plymouth was launched after it was...

Dog walkers warned warm weather extends tick season

The Met Office has predicted that temperatures will rise above 20C during the first weeks of October, making for one of the warmest autumns in recent years. However, according to experts, this also means that the tick season will be longer than usual with the tiny parasites more likely to continue breeding and feeding in the UK’s grassland and wooded areas.

Dogs and their owners are...

Changes to traffic calming on Central Park Avenue

The traffic island on Central Park Avenue is being removed this week following feedback from residents

The priority give way feature is being replaced with warning signs alerting motorists about the road humps. The signs should ensure vehicles slow down as they approach the new crossing point at the junction of Central Park Avenue and Dale Road.

The work is taking place after a...

Appeal after teenager assaulted in Plymouth

Police are investigating an assault in Wolsey Road, Plymouth, between 7.10pm and 7.20pm on Saturday 1st October 2016.

The incident happened near to the TSB bank and the Roopagnor takeaway.

The victim, a 13-year-old boy from Plymouth, was assaulted by another male of similar age in an unprovoked attack. The victim was pushed to the ground and kicked, causing bruising to his head...

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