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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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Demolition of former Whitleigh Community Centre for planned starter homes

Work has started on the demolition of a derelict former community centre with plans for 27 new starter homes on the site.

The former Whitleigh Community Centre, which has been disused for the past eight years and is subject to vandalism, is being demolished to help pave the way for new housing.

Earlier in the year, the Government announced £421,946 funding via the Homes and...

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Caroline Quentin announced Campaign for National Parks’ new president

Caroline Quentin has been announced as Campaign for National Parks’ new President.

On appointment of her new role, Caroline said, “I’m thrilled and excited to be working with this important charity. I think National Parks are a truly valuable national asset and I want to encourage everyone to use them and enjoy them. They need to be protected for future generations.”

One of...

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Third-party reporting for hate crime launches in Plymouth

Over twenty organisations have partnered with Devon & Cornwall Police to support the 'third party reporting' scheme whereby anyone being subjected to hate crime can make anonymous reports without going directly to the police. The service can be used by the victim themselves and by others reporting on their behalf, such as parents, neighbours, friends and carers.

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Two dead after car plunges into lake

Two people have died after a car was submerged in Hooe Lake in Turnchapel, Plymouth, yesterday (25 August).

Police and emergency services were called at 1.55pm after reports that the vehicle had left the road and entered the lake.

The Peugeot estate ended up on its roof and became submerged in the water.

Police officers and members of the public entered the water in an...

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Enjoy Dartmoor but take your rubbish home!

The recent period of good weather is certainly enticing plenty of people to venture onto Dartmoor.

It is great to come out with friends and family to enjoy a picnic in a lovely unspoilt riverside setting, sit amongst the lush green grass and enjoy a fantastic moorland view - or even pack all your gear in a rucksack and head into the open moor to camp out under the stars.

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Runners wanted for Plymouth 10k

Plymouth Guild is looking for runners to take part in the Plymouth 10k which takes place on Sunday 9th October at 8.30am.

By signing up to support Plymouth Guild, runners will have the chance to raise funds for a charity that has been at the centre of the Plymouth community since 1907. We helped over 17,000 people in the last 12 months across health and social care services.

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Man arrested following A38 crash

Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-car collision involving a grey BMW Saloon and a black Nissan Derive on the A38 last night, Thursday 25 August.

Police were called at 10.30pm following reports of a two vehicle collision on the A38 westbound at St Budeaux, Plymouth.

The road was closed for almost three hours as officers, as well as ambulance and fire crews...

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Performers announced for River Cottage's Summer Shindig

Live music, food and family fun is on the menu at River Cottage Plymouth Canteen’s Bank Holiday Shindig on Sunday 28 August.

Kicking off at 6pm there will be live music from The Old Gaffers who will be performing sea shanties to get the evening off to a toe-tapping start plus Dumbo’s Feather. The canteen chefs will be cooking up a storm on the BBQ using the best seasonal, local...

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Dodgy DVD eBay seller prosecuted

A Barnstaple man has been handed an eight month sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting to selling fake DVDs, phone covers and clothing online.

Appearing at Exeter Crown Court, Shaun Ryan, aged 34 of Wool Barn Road, pleaded guilty to six charges of selling and possessing counterfeit goods.

The case was brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service after a...

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