Devon

Concerns about child neglect in SW

Nearly one third (30 per cent) of adults in the South West are very or quite worried about the welfare or safety of a child in their neighbourhood, according to a survey published by Action for Children yesterday.

While 67 per cent said members of the public should become involved when they have concerns about a neglected child, over half (53 per cent) said they needed more information...

Cornish coast puts on summer show

Weasel’s snout, Venus’s looking glass, small-flowered catchfly…as summer unfolds one of the south west’s rarest natural spectacles comes into its own along the north Cornish coast.

Carefully managed for nature and people by the National Trust, the West Pentire arable fields near Newquay are exploding in a riot of red poppies and yellow corn marigolds – but also creating a much-needed...

Roborough Youth FC score a winner for Brain Tumour Research

Back in March young footballers in the Devon Junior and Minor League were invited to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, with the team which raised the most wining a new football strip for one of their teams.

Three months on, and the winning team has been revealed – none other than the budding Beckhams of Roborough Youth FC.

The club successfully raised £210 for Brain Tumour...

Disappointment for Devils at Newcastle

PLYMOUTH’S two-match Northern tour ended on a disappointing note with a 56-36 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday evening, writes Graham Hambly.

Skipper Kyle Newman showed a welcome return to form with couple of wins as he top scored with 14 points. He was well supported by Todd Kurtz, who had another good meeting with three wins in his ten-point return.

Unfortunately, the remainder...

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Plymouth Yacht Haven appoints Marina Manager

Yacht Havens is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Kitchen as the new Marina Manager at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Many berth holders will already be familiar with Steve as he has been part of the Yacht Havens team for over three years in the role of Manager at Blagdons Marine Business Park in Plymouth. Furthermore, as a keen sailor and Plymouth Yacht Haven berth holder, Steve has...

Have your say on new Central Library

Plymouth City Council has published plans for the layout of the new central library and is asking people to give feedback.

Earlier in the year the Council announced plans to move the Central Library from North Hill to Taylor Maxwell House on Mayflower Street and revealed plans to co-design the interior of the space with the public.

Since then the Council has been working with...

iPhone project wins presentation competition

Teams of budding business leaders have been put through their paces in a competition created by the Plymouth Business School and Futures Entrepreneurship Centre at Plymouth University.

Pupils from secondary schools across Devon were challenged to prepare a business presentation, with six teams then taking part in a workshop at the University and talking about their project in front of...

Fitz to take over Judi's show

David Fitzgerald is to take over the presenting slot currently occupied by Judi Spiers.

Fitz and his Producer Monica Ellis will be moving to the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Devon from Monday 6 July.

The BBC also announced this afternoon that Pippa Quelch will be the new voice of Drive Time.

Pippa, who was born and grew up in Devon, will present a mixture of news,...

Fresh appeal after major Plymouth fire

Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses to a large-scale fire within a Plymouth block of flats earlier this month.

A joint police and fire service investigation is being carried out to establish the cause of the fire in , Devonport, on 3 June.

The fire began in one of the flats and caused extensive damage to neighbouring homes in the block. A number of resClowance...

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