The search is on to find the most dog-friendly places in the South West as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2015.
The competition, now in its ninth year, is part of the Be Dog Friendly campaign which aims to break down barriers for man’s best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs through their doors.
Fundraiser Edmund Shillabeer succeeded in his record attempt to become the oldest person to complete an 85-mile walk in less than 24 hours for assistance dog charity Canine Partners.
Determined Edmund, 75, trekked mainly uphill and down dale in 20 hours 54 minutes and 34 seconds to come 76th in this year’s Manx Telecom Parish Walk, Isle of Man, on Saturday 20 June. Only 175 of the 1,...
An experienced skipper successfully completed one of Britain's largest participation sporting events of 2015, the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday 27 June.
Plymouth skipper Eric Bates and his 4-man strong crew, were among some 16,000 sailors to take on one of the world's largest yacht races 'Britain's favourite yacht Race'.
In the build up to Rugby World Cup 2015 coming to Exeter, one of the 11 Host Cities, the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour will head to the city, showcasing Exeter and Devon to a world audience.
Since May 2014, Rugby’s most coveted prize has been capturing the imagination of thousands of people across the world as part of the build up to Rugby World Cup 2015 and now the world famous Trophy...
Plymouth City Council is delighted to announce that British home, garden and leisure retailer The Range, will be the main sponsor for the British Firework Championships which takes place on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August over Plymouth’s spectacular waterfront.
As part of the sponsorship deal The Range will be play a key part in the promotion of the event and help with the judging...
More than 40 people including staff from Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Community Homes and members of the public helped sort through the hundreds of bags of donations for families who have been affected by the Clowance Street fire.
The volunteers packed into Stirling House in Honicknowle today to start sorting the bedding, clothes and shoes into sizes before they are moved to The...
Plymouth City Council apprentices are launching a Big Purple Day on Friday 3 July to raise money for the Epilepsy Society.
They're asking everyone to dress in purple on Friday or tweet a selfie with their purple beard photo and help raise money via their Just Giving page at justgiving.com/teams/BAC15.
Organising the fundraising is part of the Brathay Challenge, the national...
Police are investigating after laptops and jewellery were taken in a daytime burglary at a Plymouth home.
Offenders broke into the property at Aylesbury Crescent in Whitleigh sometime between 8.30am and 3.30pm on Tuesday 30 June, while the occupier was at work.
They carried out an untidy search of all rooms in the house before leaving with three laptops, a £180 9ct gold wedding...
Seven very proud interns from Project SEARCH, Derriford, graduated this week following nine months of intensive work based training gaining Diplomas in Progression.
The interns, who all have learning disabilities, have been working in Derriford Hospital, on honorary contracts whilst developing and learning new work skills.
The latest cohort of interns includes Marty Truscott,...
The Good Food Market at Royal William Yard returns this Sunday 5th July from 10am – 4pm
Showcasing some of the finest artisan food and drink produce that the Southwest has to offer, The Good Food Market at Royal Willliam Yard is a popular diary date for ‘foodies’ from across the region for a taste of the finest local produce on the Royal William Yard lawn.
