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UB40 to headline Sounds of the Summer at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Sunday 16 July

Reggae royalty UB40 will be headlining Sounds of the Summer at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday 16 July. See Duncan Campbell, Robin Campbell, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Earl Falconer and James Brown perform some of their greatest hits live on the night. They will be also joined by some very special guests, to be announced soon. Enjoy a jam-packed evening filled with hit-after-hit of live music in the South Devon countryside. Tickets on sale now Early Bird Adult Admission (Available until 31 March): Buy today and save! Tickets just £27.75 inclusive of booking fees when booked before 31...

Touch rugby – give it a try!

Young people are getting a chance to play rugby with one of Plymouth Albion’s first team players this summer.

Plymouth City council are teaming up with the club, England Rugby and national sports charity StreetGames to run free coaching sessions, led by lock Dan Collier.

The touch rugby sessions are for young people aged 11 to 25 and are being held at local Doorstep Sports Club...

Warning to drivers as police launch summer drink drive campaign

Devon and Cornwall Police today launched their summer drink drive campaign.

Drivers are being reminded that the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be devastating.

Throughout the month-long operation, drivers can expect to be tested if they are involved in a collision or if stopped for an offence. Routine stop checks will also result in drivers...

80's Gold - live at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Newton Abbot Racecourse plays host on Sunday 14 August 2016 to a star studded array of pop’s best loved names from the 1980s.

Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), ABC, Bananarama and Midge Ure (Ultravox) will be performing their greatest hits and more on stage; there will also be music from local bands so this will be an amazing night of music, fun and nostalgia.

Standard tickets: • Early Bird: From 1 December 2015 – 31 March 2016*: Adult £22.50 and child under 16 £10 (ID) ** • Full Ticket Price: From 1 April – 14 August 2016: Adult £25 and child under 16 £10 (ID) **

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Creative fun at Museum this summer

There’s a packed programme of summer fun on offer at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this August, with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy during the school break.

Drop-in art and craft sessions are running every Wednesday throughout the month, from 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm).

The drop-ins will be inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds (5 August), the ‘...

Police reveal summer drink drive figures

Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s summer drink driving campaign for 2015.

Police officers administered a total of 788 breath tests of which 163 were positive, refused or failed to provide, equating to 20%.

Last year the comparable figures were 776 breath tests with 132 positive, refused or failed to provide which equates to 17%.

Examples which...

A wild Devon summer for all the family

Devon Wildlife Trust has teamed up with South West Water to offer a range of wildlife events for all ages this summer.

The events have both water and wildlife themes and will include rockpool rambles on the coast, and pond-dipping, bug-hunting and wildlife walks at stunning nature reserves.

Many of the activities will be based at Wembury Marine Centre and beach, near Plymouth,...

Game on this summer at Saltram

Every Wednesday during the school holidays the garden at Saltram, on the outskirts of Plymouth, opens its gates to games, sports and activities.

Charlie McGuin, Sports Development Officer at Saltram, said: “Get your ‘Game On’ and challenge your friends and family to spend time outdoors being active this summer. Come along between 11am and 3pm each week to see if you can become a...

Beat the boredom this summer

Young people can sign up to fun, free and exciting activities this summer by logging onto the Summer Mix website from Monday 6 July.

Plymouth’s popular Summer Mix programme is offering young people aged 11 to 19 or - 11 to 25 for those with a disability - living in the city the chance to try something new this summer for free.

Courses on offer are initially restricted to three...

Santander boost play scheme funds

Staff from Santander Plymouth Branch attended Honicknowle play group’s Christmas fair and raised an amazing £967.70 which will help the play group run their Summer Play Scheme.

This amount was then matched by the Santander Foundation taking the total to £1935.40

Denise Taylor, Play Care Manager said: "The money raised will help us to provide a play scheme which will run...

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