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The Emerald Group announced as Theatre Royal Plymouth Young Company Create sponsors

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with specialist global recruitment and selection company, The Emerald Group, which has taken on the role of Young Company Create sponsor.

The Emerald Group is now in its third year of support for TRP...

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Lord Mayor of Plymouth officially opens new Post Office

Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Cllr Mark Shayer, has “cut the ribbon” (15/3) at a brand-new Upland Drive Post Office that has opened in the ward that he represents.

Greg Gardner has opened Upland Drive Post Office at his SPAR Late Stop store which he owns at 71 -73 Upland Drive, Derriford, PL6 6BE.

At the Post Office we are continually looking to refresh our network and ensure we...

Planning Permission Granted for New Community Diagnostic Centre

Planning permission has been granted for the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to be built in Plymouth in the West End.

Stuart Windsor, Future Hospitals Director at University Hospitals Plymouth said: “We are pleased to have received planning permission for the new diagnostic centre. Groundworks are due to commence in April and we are working on the detailed designs to bring a full...

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Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events...

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Easter events at the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is putting on a whole host of events over the Easter holidays for children and families to enjoy.

From ocean clean ups, to behind the scenes tours with Ocean Discovery Rangers, and even a sleepover with the sharks! There is a wide range of activities for all ages to get stuck into.

SLEEPING WITH THE SHARKS

13th April &...

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28 new bike parking spaces ready-to-use in Exmouth

Exmouth's residents and visitors who get around the town on two wheels now have 28 more spaces to park their bikes.

The sites can be found by the RNLI Lifeboat Station on the seafront and in two locations in Phear Park.

By adding these new bike parking spaces, East Devon District Council (EDDC) aims to encourage active travel amongst residents, benefitting their health,...

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Ladram Bay celebrated as South West’s top holiday park at tourism award finals

The South West’s best holiday park has been officially named as Devon’s family-owned Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton.

The business beat hundreds of other eligible parks to take the top gold accolade in the Holiday Park of the Year category of this month’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards..

Judges announced their decision at the glittering awards ceremony at...

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Pennywell Farm’s ‘Gin & Goats’ Evening: The Ultimate Experience for Animal Lovers

Devon’s Best Family Attraction*, Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh is thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration with Luscombe and The Rattery Church House Inn to bring you ‘Gin & Goats’. Taking place for one night only on Saturday 23rd March, 5pm - 7pm, the unique event offers an unforgettable experience for animal lovers. Tickets cost £57 per person (18 years and over only) and are...

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The Box and Arts University Plymouth launch Children and Young People’s Portrait Competition

To celebrate upcoming exhibition 'The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure', The Box and Arts University Plymouth launch competition in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery

To celebrate The Box’s forthcoming exhibition, 'The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure' , The Box and Arts University Plymouth have launched a 'Children and Young...

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Taylor Wimpey shows World Book Day support across Devon

Taylor Wimpey is pleased to announce its support towards World Book Day this year with a donation of National Book Tokens vouchers to selected schools nearby its developments in Devon.

World Book Day aims to encourage children of all ages to enjoy and appreciate the pleasures of reading, with the mission to offer every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their...

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Latest section of the Tarka Trail delivered with Nethercott Road upgrade

Work to upgrade a missing section of the Tarka Trail has now been completed.

Devon County Council is committed to connecting the final sections of the trail between Willingcott and Knowle in order to link the route between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.

The 385-metre section on Nethercott Road is the latest to be delivered. Although the section is on-road it is very lightly...

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