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Have you seen Harry Eveleigh?

Police in Plymouth are seeking a 20-year-old man who has failed to comply with licence conditions following his release from prison.

Harry Eveleigh (pictured), who was originally charged with theft, was last seen on 5 June and extensive enquiries have been made to locate him and return him to prison.

Police are asking the public for information about Eveleigh’s whereabouts and...

A new welcome to Plymouth

Visitors to Plymouth will be getting a new welcome very soon.

The ‘Welcome to Plymouth’ flowerbed on the waterfront near Plymouth Hoe, is getting a makeover for 2015.

The words ‘Welcome to Plymouth’ will be written with chalk, using a similar technique to the white horses in Wiltshire or the giant at Cerne Abbas in Dorset. The aim is to ensure the sign is visible at all times...

Fun for all at the Big Festival Weekend

Families will be able to celebrate Father’s Day in style thanks to a huge selection of free events taking place at Plymouth University this weekend.

The Big Festival Weekend – being held on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June – will feature activities for children and adults of all ages, at various locations on the university campus.

Incorporating the Plymouth Respect Festival, the...

Police appeal following Crownhill blaze

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspect arson in Crownhill, Plymouth.

Between 4-4.30pm on Sunday 14th June, three young men were seen in the Whin Bank Road area of Crownhill pulling the branches from a tree. The branches were subsequently set on fire outside the bedroom window of a 17-month-old child who luckily wasn’t in the room at the time.

Fire service...

New coastal teams to help local economies thrive

Seaside communities are being urged to create dedicated Coastal Community Teams to drive forward economic regeneration and a long-term vision, by new Coastal Communities Minister Mark Francois today (16 June 2015).

The government is providing over £1 million to set up 110 Coastal Community Teams to deal with the specific economic challenges faced by seaside towns and take forward a...

Lush supports LGBT rights as human rights

On 25th June 2015, 825 Lush shops across the world will kick off a two week campaign for general acceptance and equality of LGBT Rights across the world as human rights.

Shops will be asking their customers “What if your love was illegal?” and encouraging them to post selfies with the campaign’s fundraising product - a gold soap scented with Lush’s Love fragrance - telling the world...

Sexual abuse involving children rises

Devon and Cornwall Police have responded to a report from the NSPCC released today, Wednesday, June 17, 2015, regarding reports of sexual abuse involving children.

The NSPCC suggests reports of sexual abuse involving children have risen from 747 in 2012/13 to 1,125 in 2013/14. The figures have come as a result of Freedom of Information Act requests to police forces nationwide.

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Commuter gripes could be solved by Bike Week

As part of its preparations for Bike Week 2015 (running 13 – 21 June), the national cycling charity, CTC has found that almost half of Britain’s commuters live within an ‘easily cycle-able’ distance from their place of work (0-5 miles away). If they aren’t already enjoying a ride to work, CTC’s survey responses suggest that millions of more commuters would feel much better for making the...

Mums-to-be ask the anaesthetist

A new pilot service being trialled by the Maternity Unit at Derriford Hospital will provide anaesthetist-led antenatal classes to mums-to-be.

Consultant Anaesthetist Juliet Barker said: “The class will inform mums-to-be about the more advanced techniques of pain relief and anaesthetics that might be used in labour and delivery. It is aimed at any pregnant lady, and her partner, who...

Parents invited to road safety presentation

The Learn2Live road safety partnership is offering an opportunity for parents of 16-19 year olds to attend an event to learn about how they can help young drivers and passengers of young drivers to stay safe when travelling in vehicles.

Learn2Live Parents Event 17th June 2015 Watermark Centre Ivybridge

Learn2Live are proud to announce that we will be hosting a special Parent’s...

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