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With unemployment up 68 per cent, return Tavistock Job Centre, says West Devon MP

November 9, 2009 by the Devon Week

Torridge and West Devon MP Geoffrey Cox has called for the return of the Tavistock Job Centre as unemployment rises in his constituency by 68.5 per cent.

The Job Centre was closed in March 2008, and people have had to travel to Plymouth to gain access to benefits and services.

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Angel of the North-type Celtic cross as Gateway to Cornwall faces opposition

October 30, 2009 by the Devon Week

Plans for an Angel of the North-type Celtic cross marking the Gateway to Cornwall have come under fire.

Naval author Julian Stockwin celebrates his 10th Thomas Paine Kydd adventure at Plympton Library

October 6, 2009 by the Devon Week

Novelist Julian Stockwin will be at Plympton Library on Thursday, October 15 to give a talk on his 10-book series following the adventures of Thomas Paine Kydd in Nelson’s navy, says thisisplymouth.

Wildlife success but green spaces in Exeter still face threat
The Progressive Group of councillors on Exeter City Council have welcomed overwhelming public support for safeguarding and enhancing Northbook, a key green space in the city, but have warned there are other green spaces in the city that are not guaranteed protection. Wild arboretum In a City Council consultation, 96 per cent backed the proposal The post Wildlife success but green spaces in Exeter still face threat appeared first on the PRSD.
Humanity and honesty | The Other Place by Billie Bottle & The Multiple
Billie Bottle & The Multiple put the words of the street into The Other Place, an album reflecting a moment of time and age-long concerns The post Humanity and honesty | The Other Place by Billie Bottle & The Multiple appeared first on the PRSD.
Bursary programme brings renowned art talents to Torbay
Artists Rod Ashman and Mike Tingle will bring their respective showcases to Artizan’s Lucius Street venue with its bursary programme The post Bursary programme brings renowned art talents to Torbay appeared first on the PRSD.
Climate debate continues despite disappointing G7
The G7 in Cornwall didn't add anything to environmental commitments. The climate debate continues but we must work together, says Ryan Hall The post Climate debate continues despite disappointing G7 appeared first on the PRSD.
Fire and rehire | Newton Abbot Town Council raises concerns
The growing use of fire and rehire by firms has raised concerns at the Devon town council of Newton Abbot, who will be writing their MP The post Fire and rehire | Newton Abbot Town Council raises concerns appeared first on the PRSD.

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