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Burts Chips celebrates Made in the South West Award

Plymouth-based artisan snack brand, Burts Potato Chips, is celebrating after winning the prestigious Food and Drink Award at last night’s Made in the South West (MISW) Awards. Fending off stiff competition from other local manufacturers, the award recognises Burts status as one of the UK’s fastest growing snack brands with strong regional importance.

Burts Chips has produced award-...

Businesses praised for challenging youngsters attempting to buy fireworks

100 per cent of Plymouth business visited in a test purchase operation for fireworks in the run up to bonfire night, passed.

All of the 12 premises that were visited challenged the 15 year old volunteer by asking for ID and refusing the sale.

Fireworks can be great fun for families but if not handled properly they can cause burn and eye injuries in children and adults. The...

Talking about the construction industry of the future

Plymouth City Council is bringing together some of the region’s key construction and built environment experts for a city-wide digital construction debate.

Organised by Building Plymouth and the engineering consultancy firm Hoare Lea, the debate aims to explore the digital technologies changing the face of architecture, engineering and construction from design all the way through to...

Plymouth calls on Government to take action on Housing Benefit overpayments

Plymouth City Council is working with the Local Government Association (LGA) to call on the Government to tackle the issue of Housing Benefit overpayments, which contributes to a loss of £1 million a year to Plymouth taxpayers.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays a subsidy to councils including Plymouth to administer Housing Benefit, but councils are losing out largely...

Lord Mayor's Charity Horse Racing Night raises £850

A great time was had by all those who attended a Charity Horse Racing Night on Sunday 30th October 2016 in aid of the South West Mesothelioma Support Group and Frontline Veterans Support.

A grand total of £850 was raised for the charities.

Members of the South West Mesothelioma Support Group would like to extend their sincere thanks to Plymouth Lord Mayor Councillor Pauline...

Pupils go Digital to celebrate Diwali

Plymouth school children showed off their digital skills as part of celebrations to mark the Hindu and Sikh festival of Diwali this week.

Pupils from Boringdon Primary School took part in an exciting afternoon of educational activities to mark the Hindu festival of lights and used special Diwali-themed digital resources - including e-books, videos and online games – from the award-...

Review: Bastille at Plymouth Pavilions

I was lucky enough to enjoy a night at the Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday night. I am a huge Bastille fan especially after seeing them live at Radio 1s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle this summer. Their Wild World tour encompasses a gruelling schedule finshing in May 2017 with several dates in the United States.

There were two acts supporting Bastille on Saturday in Plymouth –...

Help the Mammal Society's annual Hedgehog-watch

Winter is nearly here and it’s time for hedgehogs to hibernate. But how have they fared this year? As part of National Mammal Week, the Mammal Society is appealing to the public to help with a new survey that will review how many hedgehogs – dead or alive – have been spotted this year.

Fiona Mathews, Chair of the Mammal Society and Associate Professor at the University of Exeter says “...

Need some home inspiration? TV's George could help

If you're planning to renovate your home but are lacking inspiration, why not ask TV architect George Clark to help you out?!

George has a new Channel 4 programme which focuses on transforming ugly properties into beautiful, contemporary homes.

And he is looking for Devon residents to take part.

After making three successful series of Build A New Life for Five from 2003...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe launches urgent toy appeal

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has launched an urgent appeal for dog toys for the homeless hounds at the rehoming centre to enjoy.

With stocks of toys at the North Devon rehoming centre at an all time low, the fun-loving pooches are left wondering where all the toys have gone as their toy box is bare.

Staff are asking for donations of toys of all shapes and sizes – from squeakies to...

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