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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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Woman assaulted in Plymouth car park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious sexual assault in Plymouth which happened in the car park behind the Walkabout pub on Union Street between 11pm and 11.30pm on Monday 27th June.

A woman was approached by a man unknown to her who then committed the assault. He is described as a white male, aged 30 to 40, 6ft 1in tall of medium build. He was wearing a red England...

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Student book goes down swimmingly

Two Plymouth University students have created a book aimed at helping children learn how to swim.

Swimming with Bertie was written by second-year English and Creative Writing student Hannah Stamp, and illustrated by third-year Illustration student Chen Zhen Lee; telling the story of a young cat who overcomes his fear of the water.

The book was the brainchild of University...

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Plymouth to hold jobs fair for veterans

A jobs fair is being held this month to help Veterans back into work following their return to ‘Civvy Street.’

The Plymouth Corporate Covenant Group, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, has organised the jobs fair for armed forces veterans, which takes place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 from 12pm to 8pm.

So far, 45 different employers and organisations...

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Search is on to find top dog-friendly businesses

The search is on to find the UK’s most dog-friendly places, as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2016.

The competition, now in its tenth year, is part of the wider Be Dog Friendly campaign which aims to break down barriers for man’s best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs.

With around 8.5 million dogs in the UK, and around...

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PCC to launch consultation on new police and and crime plan

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will launch a summer long consultation about a new police and Crime plan for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

She is discussing the details with her scrutiny body, the police and crime panel, at its meeting in Plymouth this morning (Friday 1st July)

“During the election campaign I set out a clear set of priorities for the...

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Council addresses community tensions with partners

Plymouth City Council Leader Councillor Ian Bowyer says the authority is committed to working with police to crack down on any incidents of hate crime following the EU Referendum.

Councillor Bowyer met Chief Superintendent Andy Boulting to discuss community tension following the EU Referendum result.

Plymouth MPs Johnny Mercer and Oliver Colvile also attended the meeting....

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First ever Devon Pollinators Month

Devon Local Nature Partnership is aiming to Get Devon Buzzing this July with a month of 'pollinator' themed events across the county.

The first ever Devon Pollinators' Month aims to raise awareness of our bees, butterflies and other insects, many of which are in serious decline.

Events have been organized by a wide range of partners including local farmers, East Devon District...

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Three month closure order granted on drugs den

A three month closure order has been granted on a flat that was used as a drugs den.

The order, which was applied for by the Community Safety Partnership of Plymouth City Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the Devon and Cornwall Police, is for the flat at 12 Valletort Place Flats. Plymouth Magistrates granted the closure order following complaints of alleged drug use and drug...

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Plymouth commemorates Battle of the Somme centenary

Civic and military dignitaries, service personnel, veterans, school pupils and members of the public gathered on Plymouth Hoe early this morning to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

A two-minute silence took place at 7.30am – the time when, 100 years ago, 22 divisions of the British Army assaulted across the German defensive line in Picardy on the Western Front....

Sailing adventure opens new role at Ocean Safety

As international marine safety expert Iain “Cookie” Cook embarks on a nautical adventure which will put all his knowledge to the test, the firm he has been instrumental in building within the South West is recruiting for a new role developing the business into the future.

After almost a decade heading up Ocean Safety Ltd’s Plymouth branch, Iain will be spending the next chapter of his...

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