Devon

Countdown to first Thrive Hub in Plymouth

Thrive Hubs, an innovative network of co-working hubs, is due to officially open its door for business for the first time in Plymouth in three weeks, thanks to the completion of its first project in Ocean Crescent.

“The interest shown by the business community during and after the Plymouth Business Show gave the whole team a massive boost. We have always passionately believed we are...

National loan sharks team return to Plymouth

Just when you thought it was safe… the national team that helps raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks is returning to Plymouth.

The National Illegal Money Lending Team will be holding a series of events across Plymouth during the week commencing Monday 13 July.

Plymouth City Council teamed up with the National Illegal Money Lending Team earlier in the year for the Fishy...

Limited tickets left for MTV Crashes Plymouth

With just over a week to go until the big day, final preparations are being made with the first production pieces, the huge stage, lights and sound equipment, being trucked onto The Hoe.

With David Zowie at the number 1 spot on the Official Charts and Little Mix a big favourite to follow suit next week this is set to be THE biggest influx of superstars Plymouth has ever seen.

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Plymouth Plan wins national award

Plymouth’s innovative approach to planning for the future has won a national award for planning excellence.

The Plymouth Plan was last night recognised as the best approach to plan making practice in the country by the Royal Town Planning Institute – the professional body that represents 23,000 planning professionals worldwide and promotes spatial planning, shapes policy and raises...

Getting the right people in for those summer jobs

Residents in Plymouth are being reminded to choose a reputable trader when it comes to all those summer jobs.

With more of us spending time outside and looking to make home or garden improvements, Plymouth City Council’s Trading Standards team is issuing some tips about getting it right.

  • Try a ‘Buy with confidence’ approved trader first or a recommended person when
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Celebrate the start of the summer holidays at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Sunday 19th July

Spend an afternoon at the races with family on Sunday 19th July and celebrate the start of the summer holidays with Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Racing starts at 13:45 with gates opening at 11:45. The last race will be at 17:05.

To celebrate the start of the summer holidays, there will also be two pony races after the last race.

The Family Enclosure will also be open for every fixture from now until the end of the summer holidays. With a great view of the course for parents, the Family Enclosure features a number of games to keep the children entertained, including a...

Michael McIntrye heads for Plymouth

The UK’s number one comedian, Michael McIntyre is set to return to the stage in 2015 with his brand new hotly anticipated UK & Ireland Arena tour, ‘Happy & Glorious’.

Michael’s previous tour Showtime was the biggest selling comedy tour in the world in 2012, playing to over 640,000 people including a record-breaking ten-night residency at London’s O2 Arena matching the pop-...

More Plymouth homes get disabled adaptations

More homes in Plymouth are getting disabled adaptations, including the conversion of two houses into one for a severely disabled teenager.

The teenager and their family (who do not want to be named), will move into the latest house which has been adapted at Cherry Tree Gardens, Plymouth on Friday 3 July.

Plymouth City Council, Taylor Wimpey and Westward Housing Group had to...

More than half of us know someone with cancer

More than half (68%) of the people in Devon – an estimated 651,500 people – currently have, or have had, a family member or a close friend with cancer, reveals Macmillan Cancer Support today1. Earlier this year, Macmillan announced that there are currently 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, which is set to rise to 4 million by 20302.

Overall, most people in Devon (76%)...

Wildlife organisations call to arms to help Devon's bees

Buglife and other organisations involved in Devon Local Nature Partnership are appealing to Devon's residents to do one simple thing to help bees and other pollinating insects this National Pollinator Week.

Wild bees and other insect pollinators are faced with a perfect storm of pressures which have all led to their decline, these include: a loss of wildflower-rich habitats through the...

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