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BMX ace joins Sky Ride Plymouth

Local pro-cyclist Charlotte Green will open this year’s Sky Ride Plymouth event on Sunday 31 May.

Charlotte, a member of the Great Britain Cycling Team, will be joining thousands of people from across the region for the closed road cycling event, starting and finishing at Saltram.

The 20-year-old from Cornwall joined the team’s Olympic Academy Programme in 2013 and has since...

Global elite collaborate to address surfing industry's sustainability challenges

The greatest challenges to sustainability in the surfing world have been laid bare in a new book featuring contributions from the industry’s global elite.

Sustainable Stoke – Transitions to Sustainability in the Surfing World includes the views and opinions of more than 40 recognised global experts, including former world champions, environmental campaigners and the directors, CEOs and...

Alesha Dixon to join Boyzone for Devon show

Alesha Dixon confirmed as Special Guest

Newton Abbot Racecourse can reveal that English singer and television presenter Alesha Dixon will be Boyzone’s Special Guest at their headline show at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday June 28.

The concert, which is confirmed to be Boyzone’s only South West tour date, will take place on Sunday June 28.

2015 is shaping up to be...

Plymouth murder victim named

Police are continuing their investigation into the suspected murder of a 76-year-old woman in Plymouth.

The deceased woman has been named as Gloria Perring.

The elderly man who was found injured in the house remains in hospital in a serious condition. Detectives plan to speak to him when his condition has improved.

Police and ambulance were called to an address on...

Extra adoption support for Plymouth families

Adoptive families in Plymouth now have access to the new Adoption Support Fund to help them settle their children into their new homes.

Many adopted children have experienced difficult and traumatic experiences before being placed with their forever family, which can prevent them from settling into their new home and can create difficulties at particular stages such as adolescence....

iOrchestra wins major award for SW project

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s iOrchestra project ( www.iorchestra.co.uk ) has been announced as winner in the ‘Audiences and Engagement’ category at the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards ( http://rpsmusicawards.com/index/winners ).

The presentation in London on Tuesday (5 May) recognised outstanding achievement in live classical music in 2014.

It is the third time in six years...

Devils look to end run of home defeats

PLYMOUTH will be looking to end of run of three successive home defeats when they take on Redcar in the Premier League at the St Boniface Arena on Friday (7.15pm), writes Graham Hambly.

The Skills Group Devils will be without skipper Kyle Newman, who is on duty with his Elite League club Poole at Lakeside, but have called up Somerset’s Richie Worrall as a guest replacement.

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X Factor auditions come to Plymouth

The X Factor auditions are back on the road in search of the best and freshest vocal talent as it looks to uncover the nation’s next big singing star.

The UK’s favourite singing show will be visiting Plymouth on Tuesday 19th May with auditions at Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3LF. Auditions will be from 11am to 5pm.

This is part of the shows biggest ever...

Family donate iPads to ICU

Family and friends of Sam Bishop paid a special visit to Penrose Intensive Care Unit last week (Thursday 30 April), to generously donate five iPads to the unit and to thank staff for the care he had received whilst staying at Derriford Hospital.

In July 2014, Sam spent almost six weeks on Penrose, before being moved to Burrator Ward and then to Mount Gould Hospital.

Throughout...

Agency opens flagship office in Plymouth

One of the UK’s largest letting agencies has opened up a flagship office in Plymouth.

Located on Mutley Plain, Martin & Co Plymouth specialises in providing a comprehensive range of lettings, sales and property management services.

The owners, Chris and Merolyn Whitaker have been involved in property investment for over 15 years and are now using their experience of being...

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