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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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Steve bowled over as friends’ fundraising campaign keeps his World Championships dream alive

Friends have rallied around after blind lawn bowls player Steve Cook had given up hope of competing in next year’s Visually Impaired World Bowls Championships in South Africa when he was selected to represent England but was told he’d have to pay all his costs – and that of his guide.

Devonport-born Steve, who now lives in Saltash, has been national champion three times in the past six...

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Appeal after assault at Plymouth social club

Police are seeking witnesses to an assault on a 46-year-old man from Plymouth following an altercation in the car park of the Brookside Social Club, Honicknowle, Plymouth between 11pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday 20th July 2016.

Another man and another woman were present during the altercation prior to the assault, which resulted in the man being knocked unconscious and receiving bruising...

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Skittles and pasty night a big success

Judging by the noise and laughter, a great evening was had by all who attended the ‘Charity Skittles & Pasty Night’ at the BT Social Club in Plymouth on 29th July.

The event was arranged to raise funds in aid of the Lord Mayor’s charities for her year in office, those being The South West Mesothelioma Support Group which raises awareness about the health risks associated with...

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Hundreds celebrate Campaign for National Parks milestone

On Saturday 30th July, campaigning organisation 38 Degrees brought together hundreds of walkers and art-lovers on Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the charity Campaign for National Parks.

The Campaign for National Parks was created in 1936, when a group of people - passionate about the nation’s stunning open landscapes - decided to work together...

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Four arrested after report of gunfire

Four men are in police custody on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent in Plymouth.

Police received a number of reports in the early hours of this morning (Monday 1 August) of what was thought to be gunfire in the Plympton area of Plymouth.

Police also received calls from the public claiming that youths were letting off firecrackers in the area.

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TRAC legacy funding supports Theatre Royal Plymouth projects

The Trustees of TRAC (Theatre Royal Applause Club), a separate charity from the Theatre Royal Plymouth, have generously supported a number of projects at the venue with their residual legacy funding following the Theatre starting their own membership scheme last year.

The TRAC Trustees looked to support improvement projects in the Theatre allocated from their remaining funds. After...

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8 Money Management Tips That Could Make You Wealthier

There is one thing that virtually everyone wants, and that's money.

But in reality most people don't have to have millionaire or billionaire status to be happy, they just want to be comfortable and not live paycheck to paycheck – i.e. avoid being sad and it’s been proven that money can do that !

The key to success aside from winning the national lottery is money management....

Escaped lynx back in captivity

A lynx that escaped from Dartmoor Zoo in Devon has been captured - after more than three weeks on the run.

The Carpathian lynx, the size of a large domestic cat, was found after walking into a humane trap and is now back at the zoo.

Zoo owner Ben Mee told BBC Radio Devon it was "a huge relief" to have got the animal back.

He said that they had been "living in the hope"...

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Man on roof leads to Drake Circus being cordoned off

Police were called at around 12:40 following concerns for the welfare of a man who was on the roof of the car park at Drakes Circus, Plymouth.

Police negotiators, officers, the street triage team and paramedics attended and cordons were set up in and around Drake Circus as police made contact with the 25-year-old man.

The man was taken into police custody at around 3pm and the...

Charity brings roving rehoming unit to North Devon Show

Visitors to the North Devon Show on Wednesday (3 August) will be greeted with lots of licks as homeless hounds from Dogs Trust’s Ilfracombe Rehoming Centre will be there, hoping to find their forever homes.

Experts will also be on hand to offer advice on finding your perfect dog and to talk about the various opportunities to support the charity.

Dogmobile Assistant Manager,...

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