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College to host free family fun day

On Saturday 4 July between 11.00am and 4.00pm, City College Plymouth will be opening its Kings Road site for a FREE fun-packed family day out.

With a host of activities and entertainment for all ages, visitors are in for a treat! Enjoy the live music on offer from City College students and local bands before taking part in the Plymouth Raiders’ basketball free throw competition and the...

Landlords struggle to keep up with new laws

Two in five (41%) landlords in the South West* admit that they struggle to keep up with changes in law relating to letting property a week before a new deadline that could leave them with heavy fines for missing.

There are already over 50 Acts of Parliament and more than 70 sets of regulations that govern the private-rented sector (PRS).

The new deadline – 23rd June – imposed...

Cycle with 'Moor' care on Dartmoor

Cyclists are being asked to take “Moor care” when out and about in Dartmoor National Park this summer with the launch of a cyclists code of conduct.

The National Park has seen a steady increase in the popularity of cycling, both “off road” along moorland bridleways and designated trails, as well as a boom in road cycling across Dartmoor.

The leaflet provides guidance on cycling...

Hospital staff ready for Race for Life

On Sunday 21st June, staff from Derriford Hospital's Research and Development Team are taking part in the Race for Life, to raise the profile of research and make the public aware that cancer research takes place in Plymouth.

A team of 59 have entered the race, all of whom are extremely passionate about research and have personally and professionally experienced the effects of cancer...

Have you seen Andrew Clarke?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 31-year-old man who is wanted for breaching his court bail conditions.

Andrew Clarke (pictured), is charged with aggravated vehicle taking but has failed to comply with bail conditions imposed by Plymouth Crown Court.

Numerous enquiries have been made by police to try and locate and arrest him.

Police are asking the...

Police appeal afer serious crash in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision.

The incident involving a single vehicle occurred at around 3pm on Wednesday 18th June at the junction of Forder Valley and Novorossiysk Road in Plymouth.

A green coloured Toyota Avensis was travelling down Novorossiysk Road when it lost control and collided with street furniture...

Continue with cull say farmers

The Government must make an immediate decision to proceed with badger cull roll out this year or risk losing the trust of the farmers who helped to elect them, say industry leaders in the South West.

Implementing a 25-year bovine TB eradication plan, including badger cull roll out, was one of the Conservatives’ manifesto pledges, but despite winning a majority in the general election...

Spaces avaialble in Plymouth 6-a-Side League

Soccersixes currently run a league on Thursday nights between 6.30-8pm at Brickfields Leisure Centre. Currently 2 spaces are available for extra teams to take part.

Budding footballers, drinking pals, work Colleagues or best mates can join the league which is open to any standard.

The league is run by Soccer Sixes who are the Largest network of FA Affiliated small sided...

Enjoy Bring Your Dog To Work Day

With less than ten days to go until Bring Your Dog To Work Day, Britain is getting set for what promises to be this year’s most memorable day at the office.

On Friday 26 June 2015, businesses from across the UK will welcome their dog loving employees into the workplace, along with their loyal (and well-behaved!) four-legged companions.

This year the event is raising money for...

Appeal after fight outside a Plymouth school

Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were involved in a fight outside a school in Plymouth.

Two men started fighting outside Holy Cross Primary School on Beaumont Road on Friday 12 June between 3.15pm and 3.30pm following an altercation about a car.

A 34-year-old man and 42-year-old local man were arrested on suspicion of affray at the scene and later released on...

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