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Celebrating nurses from home and abroad this International Women’s Day

Priding itself on its stellar international nurses’ programme, Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, is hosting a celebration breakfast for its staff this International Women’s Day (8 March), to recognise the wealth of diversity, culture and skills its team of nurses brings to the workplace.

International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It’s a day,...

Someone magical is returning to Theatre Royal Plymouth...

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

20 years after the world premiere in Bristol and subsequent, record breaking productions around the world, Mary Poppins flies back into Bristol...

Theatre Royal Plymouth to host U.Dance South West Regional Platform

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), in partnership with One Dance UK, has been selected to host the U.Dance South West Regional Platform 2024 which offers young people an incredible opportunity to celebrate youth dance and choreography, and to perform on the prestigious Lyric stage at TRP.

The non-competitive event is open to young people aged 11 to 19 (and disabled young people up to the...

Exmouth seawall repairs to begin in March

Works to repair Exmouth’s seawall, after it was damaged by storms last Autumn, is set to begin this month – with an expected completion date in late May – weather permitting.

After a serious failure to the seawall was reported, East Devon District Council (EDDC) with their contractors snapped into action, in such a short amount of time to protect the damaged wall by transferring...

Nineteen New Shows On Sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth are thrilled to announce that nineteen fantastic new shows have gone on general sale today.

From the return of the sell-out smash-hit SIX The Musical, to a brand-new stage adaptation of Tom Fletcher’s book, The Creakers, co-produced bv TRP, to other favourites such as The Book of Mormon, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and War Horse - there is something for everyone...

Local homebuilder lights up RNLI Torbay with donation of vital equipment on the charity’s 200th anniversary

In celebration of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)'s 200th anniversary on 4th March, Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter proudly announces its contribution to RNLI Torbay with the donation of two cutting-edge LED searchlights, worth more than £800.

RNLI Torbay, based in Brixham, is one of the UK’s busiest lifeboat stations, and is run almost entirely by volunteers. Its...

Arlington Court installs new electric vehicle charging points to help climate impact

Arlington Court has enhanced its sustainability efforts by increasing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure from one to four charging points in its main visitor car park.

This upgrade increases availability for visitors to conveniently charge their electric vehicles while enjoying the estate. The expansion of charging facilities reflects the National Trust's dedication to...

Pay and display plans set for axe

Controversial proposals to introduce pay and display parking in eight Devon towns are set to be withdrawn.

There has been huge opposition to the plans which would have seen charges being imposed after an initial free parking period in Braunton, Crediton, Dartmouth, Honiton, Okehampton, Salcombe, Sidmouth and Tavistock.

Devon County Council's Cabinet is due to discuss a...

St. Christopher’s joins The Mossy Carpet: A community art project highlighting climate change and the magic of moss

Children from St. Christopher’s Prep School, a co-educational independent school in Staverton, near Totnes, have joined The Mossy Carpet project – a community art installation created by the Art and Energy Collective.

This innovative project aims to raise awareness about climate change and inspire a deep appreciation for nature by highlighting the magical, often-overlooked beauty and...

Easter adventures across the South West with the National Trust’s Easter Egg Trails

Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure with the National Trust. Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend and coinciding with local school holidays there are more than 40 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across the south west.

Jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences, every single Easter trail is...

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