Our top stories this week from the East Plympton & Plymstock edition are listed below. You can always keep up with our digital editions on our LATEST EDITION page.

Care home plans for Sherford

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A new state-of-the-art care home for older people is a step closer to becoming a reality at Sherford, following a new agreement between the Sherford Consortium and Mercroft Estates.

DARTMOOR ZOO CELEBRATES ARRIVAL OF LYNX KITTENS

Staff at Dartmoor Zoo are celebrating the birth of two Carpathian Lynx kittens.

Celebrating 25 years at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre

Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary in June. The centre was opened officially by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on June 23 1999. For the past quarter of a century, the centre has been a cornerstone of the Plymouth watersports community.

Super slimmers lose pounds for charity!

Super slimmers in Plymouth have raised £78,000 for Cancer Research UK by donating the clothes they slimmed out of to the charity’s shops.

Teens design free cooking classes to combat food waste and hunger

A group of Plympton teenagers are helping combat food waste in the heart of their community by setting up free cooking classes using surplus food, thanks to a partnership between the Co-op and Barnardo’s.

Sherford’s school doubles in size as new extension is completed

A major expansion project has been completed at Sherford Vale School & Nursery, which has seen a whole new wing added to the building to double its capacity in the future.

Selfless Sherford siblings star in youth awards

Plymouth’s most inspiring young people have been celebrated at an awards ceremony – including siblings from Sherford.

West End Carnival