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Hearing a real cow moo or a sheep baa for the first time is a special moment but a new survey of primary school children has revealed that this experience is becoming increasingly rare.

The results show that more than 1 in 3 children have never heard a sheep baa (37 per cent) or a cow moo (34%) up close, with thousands only experiencing it through their TV or computer screens.

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Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze at a property in Clowance Street in the Mount Wise area of Plymouth shortly after 5pm today (3 June).

As the first pumps arrived on the scene, crews requested a make up to five appliances, due to flames issuing and reports of persons still within the property.

First informative at 17:33: Crews at work with two breathing apparatus,...

Gone are the days that an action filled family holiday would mean packing up and heading to Eastbourne for a long weekend, as new research reveals that just 11% are opting for a caravan holiday and only 6% are planning a camping trip. Mountaineering, mountain biking and canoeing are now fast becoming the most popular activities for British families.

The rise of adventure travel has...

Plymouth Pavilions are excited to announce that The 1975 will be returning to Plymouth this November. Following their hit set at last year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth and contrary to recent break-up rumours, tickets for their new tour will go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Friday 5 June). The band has issued the following statement:

Dear friends of The 1975,

I/We/The 1975 are currently...

Devon & Cornwall Police is warning drivers to be careful this summer, as it launches its annual drink and drug driving campaign.

Despite long term reductions, drink driving still accounts for 15% of road deaths and almost 10,000 casualities annually.

Throughout the month-long operation, police will be emphasising these messages with motorists across the Force, and drivers...

The Love Revolution Tour', Will's first tour in four years, starts in York on 29th October and runs across the UK & Ireland finishing in London at the Hammersmith Apollo on 29th November.

The tour announcement comes as Will's brilliant brand new album '85% Proof' goes straight into Number One on the Official UK Album Chart.

'85% Proof' is the sixth album from the multi-...

Plymouth Business Show 2015 innovates business networking

Innovative local digital startup Krowdthink and the Plymouth and Devon Chamber are partnering to make the networking opportunity at the Plymouth Business Show on Wednesday 17 June at Plymouth Pavilions, a fantastically enhanced digital experience for exhibitors and visitors.

The Krowd app is a new form of social network...

What could be better than relaxing at a beautiful West Country beach with breath-taking views and tucking into scrumptious, premium produce? The Venus Company count themselves extremely lucky to be located at some of Devon and Cornwall’s most stunning and sought after beaches including Devon’s Blackpool Sands, Bigbury on Sea and East Portlemouth and Cornwall’s Watergate Bay and Tolcarne....

Distell has recalled various bottles of wine because they might contain very small fragments of glass.

The wines are sold by Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose.

If you have bought one of the products, do not use it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

The Food Standards Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

The...

The Government has announced plans to double free childcare for hard working families – which will benefit up to 50,000 parents in the South West to the tune of £5,000 per year.

The offer of 30 hours of free childcare per week during term time means parents will be able to get on while bringing up a family.

All three- and four-year-olds in working families will be eligible for...