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Investment in a sustainable economy - coalition government plans a green economic future

Torbay MP

A Green Economy was one the Liberal Democrats’ major manifesto pledges, says Torbay MP Adrian Sanders, and the coalition government is pursing those aims with the proposal to introduce a Green Investment Bank to fund plans like the Green Deal.

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BBC Blast comes to Paignton with free creative workshops for young people

BBC Blast

Creative young people can flock to Paignton for the BBC’s Blast – three days of free creative workshops for young people

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Observe the masters of nocturnal aviation at Berry Head

Berry Head

See the rare Greater Horseshoe at Berry Head on one of the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust famous bat walks. The trust is working to conserve this rate bat species

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The great train fare robbery: without controls ticket prices could be in for steep rises

Dr Sam Moss

The UK already has the highest rail fares in the world and the proposed removal of the link between train fares and inflation could mean they rise by even more, says the Dr Sam Moss of the South Devon Green Party. We need an integrated approach to transport, he says, and cuts, not rises, to train fares.

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Smoke alarms in rented homes could save 200 lives a year. Torbay MP pushes for new bill

Smoke Alarm

The death of two children in social rented property in Ellacombe, Torquay, highlights the dangers of not having smoke alarms in rented accommodation. Torbay MP Adrian Sanders has been campaigning for a change to the law to make smoke alarms a legal requirement since 2004 and will propose a new bill to Parliament

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Vibrant beauty, natural history and significant flora and fauna - uncover the secrets of Plymouth's Central Park

Plymouth Central Park

A free guided walk around Plymouth Central Park will uncover the vibrant beauty, natural history and significant flora and fauna of the park as part of Plymouth Art Unit’s Art in Central Park programme, to engage and encourage new and existing visitors of the park

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Summer is for young people on Soundart Radio

Soundart Radio

Fancy being on the radio? Soundart Radio at Dartington is calling for young people (anyone under 20 – no lower age limit) to get involved in the radio station throughout August

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