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First phase of Sidmouth flood alleviation scheme officially opened

A new flood alleviation scheme in Sidmouth has been officially opened.

The first phase of the £1 million Devon County Council scheme has been completed, installing a new drainage system on Station Road to divert surface water away from properties and into a newly formed amphitheatre in the grounds of the Knowle.

Devon County Council Chair Jeff Trail BEM marked the opening at...

East Devon plans to reopen key toilets across the district in line with new Government measures

Following the Prime Minister’s statement at the weekend relaxing some of the ‘lockdown’ restrictions, East Devon District Council have undertaken a review to see whether it would be possible to re-open any of its toilets across the district.

From Wednesday 13 May 2020 people in England have been able to spend more time outdoors and enjoy a wider range of activities for any length of...

The Box to mark original opening weekend with special digital programme

The Box will spend this weekend sharing a series of insights across its digital platforms to mark its original opening date.

The city’s major new museum, gallery and archive was set to open to the public on Saturday 16 May, but was forced to sadly postpone its launch due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The venue was only two months away from opening when the lockdown came into...

Rowan House officially opens

On Wednesday staff and patients gathered together to officially open Rowan House, following the relocation of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Dermatology and Pain Management services.

Trust Chairman, Richard Crompton, launched the event with the cutting of a ribbon and praised the teams for their successful re-establishment in their new home.

Staff and patients gather together...

Champagne launch for Plymouth's new designer store

Flannels arrived in style last week, opening its doors to Plymouth for the first time with an exclusive champagne preview party on 12th February.

The Apprentice stars Charleine Wain, Brett Butler-Smythe, Plymouth Argyle players, models and a host of local dignitaries attended the opening of the cutting edge store on Armada Way.

One lucky guest won a Golden Envelope for a VIP...

Prince Albert II of Monaco opens Marine Station

A new waterfront teaching, research and diving facility at Plymouth University has been formally opened by Prince Albert II of Monaco at a special ceremony yesterday (Thursday 29 October).

The Marine Station, located on the city’s waterfront at Coxside, between the National Marine Aquarium and Queen Anne’s Battery, is a first in UK higher education in being the only facility of its...

New live music venue opens for the over 25s

Local business-woman Rebecca Weaver with extensive experience in the hospitality industry is to open an exclusive live music destination in Exeter. Located in Cowick Street adjacent to St. Thomas’ station, Charlie’s Live Lounge will cater strictly for the over 25s’ market. It will offer three floors of entertainment and hospitality and will open to the general public on the weekend of Friday...

HRH The Countess of Wessex opens Royal Eye Infirmary

Staff and patients of Derriford Hospital's new Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) enjoyed a day to remember yesterday (Tuesday 24 April) when HRH The Countess of Wessex officially opened the new site.

The Countess is a Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Patron of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight.

HRH The Countess of Wessex enjoyed a...

PR Consultancy opens in Exeter

Expanding PR consultancy, Glen King PR/Marketing Limited celebrates move to new city-centre offices with an official ribbon cutting ceremony by Ben Bradshaw MP and Judi Spiers, followed by a drinks reception for clients, associates and the media.

Ben Bradshaw MP said: "I was delighted to help celebrate the expansion of Glen's business. It's great to see so many companies...