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Stagecoach Gold is coming to the South West

Stagecoach South West has announced that, starting 30 September 2013, they are introducing two brand new ‘Stagecoach Gold’ routes which will operate between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth or Dartmouth. The introduction of the flagship ‘5-star’ brand to Devon is a coup for customers, reserved for only a select number of locations across the country.

The two ‘Gold’ routes will...

Plymotion offers travel advice and a chance to win a £100 gift voucher

Plymouth City Council are offering residents in Keyham, Devonport, Stonehouse, the city centre and the Barbican a chance to win one of five £100 gift vouchers as part of our Plymotion project.

Plymotion is a three-year initiative that aims to improve walking, cycling and public transport links and encourage people to try greener, cheaper and healthier ways of getting around.

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Warning for ice and snow at weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice on 12 th and 13 th January 2013.

There will be outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow, with temperatures dropping afterwards, leading to a risk of icy surfaces throughout the UK.

They recommend the public to take extra care when travelling and to be aware of the risk of disruption, this Saturday and Sunday.

Renewed National Bus Passes to be issued

Renewed National Bus Passes will be issued across Devon from next month. Devon County Council is re-issuing around 175,000 passes direct to registered addresses in the county without residents needing to re-apply, ahead of the deadline of 31 March.

The County Council has been promoting a campaign since March 2012, encouraging residents to contact Devon County Council if the...

Wish you were elsewhere? Planning the perfect trip at Crownhill Library

Wish you were elsewhere?

If you are dreaming of sandy white beaches with blue skies, historical cities or far-flung exotic locations but don’t know how to get there, help is available at Crownhill Library on Wednesday 6 March.

Anthony Goord from Peter Goord Travel will be dropping in at 6pm to talk about holiday destinations as well as provide independent information and advice on how to plan the perfect trip.

Europe Direct Plymouth will also be on hand with hints and tips on how to travel safely abroad and free refreshments will be served.

Sue Mills,...

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