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Did you witness a fatal accident near Totnes?

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision near Totnes.

The accident happened just before 2pm on Friday 14 February 2014 on the A385 near Harberton.

The vehicle, a black Ford Focus was travelling from Totnes towards Avonwick when it left the road and collided with a tree.

The driver, the single occupant of the vehicle, received injuries...

Reality sets in for Derriford doctors taking on Arctic challenge

Three military junior doctors from Derriford Hospital who will face a challenge of a lifetime tomorrow have told us that the reality of their challenge is finally setting in.

Representing all three of the armed services, Flight Lieutenant Michael Thompson, Surgeon Lieutenant Alex Bamford and Captain George Graham, are now in Lapland and are preparing to take part in the gruelling...

Live Music Night

Venue: 
The Piazza in Plymouth City Centre
Event Date: 
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 20:00
Category: 

Plymouth Live Music Night returns to 2014 live and loud!

Live Music Night sponsored by 'C and G Catering' is a new concept and will happen on a Friday evening once a month between April and October on the Piazza in Plymouth City Centre.

With 3 local bands taking to the stage each night this show promises to be a fantastic free night out.

There will also be a bar and food available on the Piazza. Head into Plymouth City Centre and enjoy some great live music!

7pm Michael Collings 8.15pm Supersonic 9.30pm Rusty Angels

The Piazza is a Licenced area,...

Camelia Walk

This is an opportunity to join the Curator of the National Camellia Collection, held by Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, on a conducted tour of the collection that currently numbers approximately 1,000 cultivars. Meeting at Dry Walk Car Park.

Ti ckets costs £5 per person. Suitable walking shoes and clothing is a must on this outdoor adventure.

10am-noon

http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/

Dowsing for Beginners

Dowsing for Beginners Sunday 9 March 2014, 10.30am to 12.30pm Sceptical? Why not try out the ancient art of dowsing here at Mount Edgcumbe and develop a new skill.

Meeting on the terrace in front of the House.

Tickets £5 per person and don’t forget your wire coat hangers!

http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/

10 Hottest Places in the World

With the weather in the South West causing a lot of grief over the past few weeks, we thought it might be nice for The Plymouth Daily readers to sit back and imagine themselves in one of the ten hottest places in the world.

#10 - In Salah, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria

In Salah (or Ain Salah) is home to some of Algeria’s largest oil reserves and production facilities. In Salah...

Get in the running for leadership training

Keen runners are being given the chance to share their passion for the sport and inspire others to put their best feet forward, with funding support from Plymouth City Council.

The Council’s sports development unit is offering financial help for people who want to train as running group leaders and help people get on the road to an active lifestyle.

The ‘Leadership in Running...

Ecover Blue Mile makes a triple splash!

Two flagship events and one big weekend planned for this summer’s mass participation event that gets the nation immersed in our wonderful blue environment.

Registration has gone live for the Ecover Blue Mile flagship events at Weymouth and Plymouth with a new programme of activities suitable for absolutely everyone to get involved. This is the first time that a full programme is taking...

SW Greens accuse MEPs of voting against flood protection

As floods continue to inflict damage and disruption across the region, South West MEPs are being accused by Greens of voting against important measures to prevent and tackle flooding proposed in the EU in 2012.

An EU resolution in 2012 built on directives (EU law) that called on Member States to, ‘draw up maps identifying all areas posing a risk of flooding… and the potential damage...

Storms continue to batter the South West

Heavy rain and gale force winds continue to batter the region.

Severe amber warnings for wind and rain has been issued by the Met Office with exposed areas of coast set to be the worst affected.

There are also reports of snow on both Dartmoor and Exmoor further adding to difficult driving conditions in the area.

Strong winds reaching up to 80mph in some areas are...

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