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Co-operative housing to be considered for Plymouth

Could co-operative housing work in Plymouth? That’s the subject of the Co-operative Housing Workshop being organised by Plymouth City Council.

A housing co-operative is where a group of people have control over their own housing and is an alternative to traditional home renting or buying.

The Co-operative Housing Workshop will be held at Devonport Guildhall from 5pm to 7pm on...

Fire service believe Tavistock pallet fire started deliberately

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called out last night to deal with a serious fire involving approximately 1000 wooden pallets which spread to a nearby workshop in Tavistock.

The fire is now out but crews are continuing with damping down. No one has been hurt in the incident.

The fire service believe that the fire was started deliberately.

The service...

'TV Detective' to give talk at Plympton Library

If you’ve ever fancied yourself as the next Agatha Christie or PD James, head to Plympton Library on Friday 3 May for a special crime fiction event.

Simon Hall, BBC crime correspondent for the South West and author of the 'TV Detective' series of novels, will be visiting the library to launch his latest book and give aspiring crime writers useful hints and tips.

Simon will give...

Safety at your fingertips with Plymouth University

Plymouth University is offering a day of fun activities to encourage people of all ages to surf safely in cyberspace as part of Safer Internet Day.

The annual international event, taking place this year on Tuesday 5 February, will focus on online rights and responsibilities.

The day is open to the public, and staff and students from the School of Computing and Mathematics and...

Working for 'Lordy'

An introduction to life 'below stairs' and also on the estate at Mount Edgcumbe. Brought to life with photos and stories from the past.

Starts at 11.30am to 12.30pm and costs £5 per person which includes entry to the House and Earls Garden on the day.

Tubs and planters workshop

Come along and talk to the experts for all those handy hints and tips.

Bring your favourite tubs and baskets along and we will have all the plants, compost etc to purchase on site at a reduced rate. There will be a demonstration by our gardening expert, followed by tea and coffee before you get your hands dirty and create your own masterpiece.

Starts at 10.30am until 12pm and costs £5 per person.

www.plymouth.gov.uk/mountedgcumbe

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