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Little Mix to play summer show at Powderham Castle

The world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix, have announced they are playing a run of UK summer shows in 2017 including a show in Exeter.

The band, which is enjoying phenomenal success and is one of British pop’s brightest acts, will play outdoors at Powderham Castle on Friday 14th July 2017, as one of their 13 ‘Summer Shout Out’ live shows.

Little Mix will perform their...

Inspiring Brighter Futures survey launched for parents in Plymouth

Plymouth City Council has just launched a city-wide survey for parents and carers.

The Brighter Futures survey aims to improve the Council’s understanding of the needs of parents and carers when young people are making transitions between secondary school and further education, employment or training.

Young people need extra support to take their first few steps into adulthood...

Watch your waste line this Christmas

Plymouth residents are being asked to watch their ‘waste line’ this Christmas and to do their bit to keep the city greener and cleaner.

With the count down for Christmas underway, the Council is asking people to think about what they buy ahead of the big day.

Councillor Michael Leaves, Cabinet member for Street Scene and the Environment said: “We’ve seen a big change to people’...

Second chance to see iconic Shrouds of the Somme

THE iconic installation commemorating soldiers who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, which captivated millions when it was displayed in Exeter, is to be shown again.

After hundreds of requests to extend the exhibition, organisers are bringing the breathtaking display to the grounds of Bristol Cathedral where it will be on show from 11 to the 18 November this year,...

New Waves in Professional Boxing

United Fight Events, a premium event, showcasing the very best in combat sports. There has been a meteoric rise in martial arts within the last 5 years with the different arts and styles gaining huge attention.

United Fight Events currently showcases Muay Thai and Traditional Boxing and will host its first, much anticipated event, #UNFC1, on October 22nd at Riverside Leisure Centre in...

South West Falcon shortlisted for UK Bus Award

Bus operator Stagecoach South West has announced that it has been shortlisted to win a prestigious UK Bus Award for its successful South West Falcon service.

The Peter Huntley Memorial Award, for making buses a better choice, recognises and rewards initiatives, projects or innovations that add value to or otherwise improve the attractiveness of bus and coach services to both users and...

United Fight Championship - #UNFC1

United Fight Events, a premium event, showcasing the very best in combat sports. There has been a meteoric rise in martial arts within the last 5 years with the different arts and styles gaining huge attention.

United Fight Events currently showcases Muay Thai and Traditional Boxing and will host its first, much anticipated event, #UNFC1, on October 22nd at Riverside Leisure Centre in front of 1100 supporters.

The main event features Marcel Gaines, who has recently returned from three years of competition at the highest level in Thailand, who will be competing against Leif...

Don’t miss out on grants in Devon

People in Devon are reminded that applications for grants of up to £500 will close on 28th October 2016.

Bids are invited for grants from the Crimebeat funds which are sponsored by the High Sheriff of Devon.

Crimebeat is a national initiative which aims to empower local people to make a real difference in their local community. The aim is for people to develop crime prevention...

New Waves in Professional Boxing

United Fight Events, a premium event, showcasing the very best in combat sports. There has been a meteoric rise in martial arts within the last 5 years with the different arts and styles gaining huge attention.

United Fight Events currently showcases Muay Thai and Traditional Boxing and will host its first, much anticipated event, #UNFC1, on October 22nd at Riverside Leisure Centre in...

SW employers grow in confidence despite Brexit

The fourth quarter of 2016 has seen a boost of confidence in the South West with hiring intentions of +3%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. The Employment Outlook in the region has risen by two percentage points from last quarter.

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,102 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire...

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