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A new boat show is set to launch in Plymouth in 2025 with Plymouth Boat Fest being held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday 21st June.

Yacht Havens is set to host the highly anticipated Plymouth Boat Fest on 21st June 2025 at Plymouth Yacht Haven, bringing together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a day of nautical fun and exploration, as well as showcasing...

Two thirds (61%) of people in the South West are self-funders, in terms of paying for their own care home, according to new data from carehome.co.uk , the leading care home reviews site.

carehome.co.uk receives over 15 million annual visitors and has helped over a million families find care.

An analysis of 38,441 care seekers in the UK sending email enquiries from 1 November...

All Saints Academy Plymouth (ASAP) recently hosted its first-ever chess tournament which was an afternoon of competition and camaraderie for the students involved.

All Year 7 and 8 students at the school have been learning how to play chess this academic year and they have shown a real enthusiasm for the game. Twenty of the school’s chess players secured entry to the tournament...

Tesco customers at the Transit Way Superstore are enjoying an eye-catching new graffiti mural in the car park.

The brightly coloured mural was painted by local youngsters during a workshop led by Plymouth’s own acclaimed street artist Jon Lilly.

In a collaborative effort to tackle alcohol-related harm, the Tesco store teamed up with the Plymouth Community Alcohol Partnership...

Rowcroft Hospice is embracing digital innovation to connect with young supporters through a new collaboration with local company Tubers. Together, they have created two engaging, age-appropriate videos to inspire primary school pupils across South Devon to take part in Rowcroft’s annual ‘Rudolph Run’. Produced pro bono by Tubers, the videos feature dynamic child presenters who deliver the...

In the final meeting before Christmas, members of Pride of the West with St. Andrew’s Oddfellows Lodge met at St Budeaux Hall for a meeting chaired by Noble Grand, Sis. Brenda who opened the meeting by warmly welcoming the visiting Provincial Grand Master, Sis. Tina.

The agenda then moved on to agree dates for 2025 and to consider the welfare of members in need.

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The prestigious 2024 On The Tools Awards took place on Thursday, November 21st with headline sponsor Jewson: in a glittering ceremony that celebrated the exceptional talent, dedication, and innovation within the UK construction sector. With the generous support of sponsors, the evening recognised tradespeople and professionals making an extraordinary impact on their industry and communities...

Britain’s #1 model railway magazine, Railway Modeller, has announced an exclusive interview with British rock legend Sir Rod Stewart, showcasing his breath-taking HO scale model railway layout. The intricate "Grand Street & Three Rivers Railroad" is inspired by the bustling cityscapes and industrial grandeur of 1940s America, and has taken over three decades for the singer to craft....

Half a million pounds of improvements to eleven car parking areas around the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve have been completed.

Over the last 4 years, improvements have taken place at eight car parks: Four Firs, Woodbury Castle, Estuary View, The Warren, Model Airfield, Wheathills, Uphams and Joney’s Cross. Roadside improvements took place at Stowford, Frying Pans and...

A charity worker from Devon has setup a brand new modern slavery campaign, after witnessing first-hand the difficulties which survivors can face over the winter months. Emily Lloyd began supporting survivors of modern slavery three years ago, and after hearing their stories and experiences, was inspired to create the Stand With Survivors This Winter campaign.

This winter it is...