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Dogs Trust Ilfracombe seeks home for left behind sister

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing for a home for Ellie, a Spaniel cross who has been overlooked by hundreds of potential new owners despite her sister finding a loving home of her own.

The 18-month-old pooch has been at the rehoming centre for six months. But despite her near identical sister Mollie finding her forever home back in October, Ellie is yet to find her special someone...

UKinbound celebrates 40th anniversary in Plymouth at 2017 Annual Convention

To mark its special 40th anniversary, UKinbound unveiled a new brand identity created by Toucan Design, an award-winning creative agency based in Exeter.

The new identity maintains the visual elements of British heritage whilst at the same time representing a more modern, fresher approach in order to reinforce and promote UKinbound’s position as the leading voice for inbound tourism...

Man assaulted with metal pole

Police in Plymouth are seeking witnesses after an assault on a man at Marsh Mills, Plymouth, on Thursday 16 February 2017.

The incident happened just after 6.30am on the A38 at Marsh Mills Retail Park.

A vehicle collided with another vehicle causing damage. Both drivers stopped and one man has approached the victim and assaulted him, hitting him several times with a metal pole...

Ensuring fire safety in the home

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have recently formed an exciting new prevention partnership in the area of home safety with Livewell Southwest; a major health and social care provider within Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon.

Livewell SW is community based and they engage with a range of people of different ages and vulnerabilities, often in their home environment....

Celebrity chef announced for Flavour Fest

Winner of the Great British Bake Off 2016, Candice Brown has been announced as the celebrity chef appearing at this year’s Flavour Fest.

Returning for its fourteenth year, Flavour Fest 2017 promises yet another jam packed weekend of food, fun and entertainment. Visitors can look forward to an exciting three day programme of chef demonstrations, even more food stalls and a full line up...

Column Bakehouse confirm support for Plymouth's Flavour Fest

Column Bakehouse has been confirmed as Flavour Fest’s Social Enterprise Partner for 2017, committing to support the event for the second year running and bringing their love for artisan baking to the three day food lover’s paradise.

Flavour Fest, the south west’s favourite free food festival is returning from 2-4 June and award winning Plymouth bakery, Column Bakehouse will be not...

Tim Manns joins BBC Radio Devon as Saturday Breakfast Show Presenter

BBC Radio Devon have today (Wednesday 15 February) announced that Tim Manns will be joining the station as Saturday Breakfast Show presenter from Saturday 4 March.

Tim says: “It has been a career ambition of mine to join the Corporation, so this is a very exciting time for me. I am really looking forward to Saturday mornings’ when I hope the BBC Radio Devon audience will join me for a...

First speaker announced for University’s TEDx talks

‘Can we cure prejudice?’ is the first topic confirmed for an evening of inspiration at the University of Plymouth.

Dr Sylvia Terbeck, Lecturer in the University’s School of Psychology, will take to the stage to explore the question at TEDxPlymouthUniversity on 9 March, drawing on her research into the effects that heart disease drug propranolol has on attitudes to race.

She...

Devon County Show tickets go on sale

Tickets for the Devon County Show - one of the South West’s most iconic and enduring annual events – have gone on sale.

The 122nd Show will be held on May 18-20 at Westpoint, Exeter and tickets can be purchased online or from outlets around the county.

Show Secretary Ollie Allen said the Show will be a giant celebration of farming, food and country life.

She added: “We...

Police work with schools to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

Devon and Cornwall Police has collaborated with the Solomon Drama Group and schools across the region to provide education around child sexual exploitation.

The Solomon Group recently presented a short play and workshop to Year 9 and 10 pupils in 20 Devon and Cornwall schools.

‘Skin Deep’ tells the powerful and moving story of two teenage girls who are attracted to boys from...

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