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Could Masters of the Universe Inspire More Big-Budget Productions to Shoot in Devon?

Devon appears to be emerging as a popular location for huge productions on television and in cinema. One of the most recent examples of the stunning locations on offer was in Masters of the Universe, where the Beer Quarry Caves were transformed into a magical fantasy world.

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Catshark egg spotting at Wembury and how you can help

National Trust rangers are helping to promote a citizen science project for marine conservation on Wembury beach and hope that visitors will get involved.

In collaboration with the Shark Trust, local resident John Hepburn has been adding tags to catshark egg cases that he has encountered in the Wembury area since April 2014.

The aim of the project is to collect information on...

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Get involved in shaping Plymouth’s future

Calls to protect football pitches at Collings Park and objections about development plans on Paradise Road in Stoke are some of the responses received as part of a massive consultation.

Comments are now coming in as part of the Joint Local Plan consultation carried out by Plymouth City Council and South Hams District and West Devon District Councils.

A total of 30,300 homes...

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Abuse doesn't stop - even on holiday

Devon and Cornwall Police’s latest domestic abuse campaign warns both residents and visitors to our region that domestic abuse doesn’t stop, even on holiday.

Incidences of domestic abuse increase during the summer months. While a holiday or break from work may offer respite to many, sadly this may not be the case for people in an abusive relationship.

Whether local or from...

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Haytor's Tour of Britain climb 'will be one of the toughest'

The summit stage finish at Haytor will be one of the toughest three hill-climbs in this year’s Tour of Britain says race director Mick Bennett.

And the Devon stage's victor could crucially point the way to who wins the overall race.

This year’s Stage Six of Tour of Britain starts in Sidmouth and ends in Haytor, taking in communities including Ottery St Mary, Honiton, Willand,...

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Police search for missing Devon teenager

Police are appealing for information about a missing teenage boy who was last seen near the River Dart in Totnes.

Officers have been searching for 16-year-old Nathan Wood, from the Paignton area, after he went missing while out with a group of female friends on Friday 5 August.

Nathan was last seen in the Swallowfields area of Totnes, at the Dartington Hall end of the River...

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More listeners tuning into BBC Radio Devon

BBC Radio Devon is celebrating after attracting more listeners to the station.

Despite a blip following a major shake up of presenters the audience has significantly bounced back.

The station now has 200,000 listeners each week, according to the independent RAJAR survey.

Mark Grinnell, Editor of BBC Radio Devon said: “BBC Radio Devon is in a strong position. We are the...

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Outpatient Management Centre raises funds for Gold Dust

A team from Derriford Hospital are doing all they can to raise funds for the Gold Dust Appeal.

Several members of the Outpatient Management Centre have signed up to take part in the Gold Dust Superheroes Abseil on Sunday 25th September, down Plymouth's iconic Holiday Inn.

To raise as much as possible, the team have organised several fundraising events. These include a...

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Line up revealed for Ocean City Festival 2016

More waves are being made about the exciting events lined-up for this year’s spectacular Ocean City Festival, as the full programme was launched today at the National Marine Aquarium.

For two weeks in September Plymouth will celebrate its links to the sea showcasing everything from sailing to seafood, marine conservation to blue science and technology.

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Dementia Roadshow parks up in Plymouth

People of Plymouth, South Devon and East Cornwall will have the opportunity to put their questions to the experts and find out a little more about dementia on Tuesday 9 August 2016 as the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Community Roadshow rolls into town.

The pioneering national tour will be stopping off at Sainsbury’s superstore car park on Tuesday 9 August where the charity aims to...

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Handbag snatched by moped rider

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Milford Lane, Whitleigh, Plymouth between 6pm and 6.15pm on Sunday 31st July 2016 to come forward, as they may have seen something that will help the investigation of a robbery.

A lone woman in her 50’s had her navy blue handbag stolen by a person on a dark coloured moped or scooter who rode up and down the lane from the Tamerton...

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