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New Orthopaedic Theatres aim to reduce long waits for surgery

People in need of Orthopaedic surgery will benefit from increased theatre capacity in Devon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Patients including those waiting for knee and hip replacements, shoulder replacements and spinal fusion, have experienced long waits due to limited theatre capacity and the demand for emergency surgery. But three new theatres will help to restore...

Slim Chickens is coming to Drake Circus

Slim Chickens is set to open its new branch at Drake Circus in the next few months.

Located on the upper mall, the popular quick-service restaurant will offer a selection of dishes, including chicken wraps, sandwiches and salads as well as a variety of side plates from mac and cheese to Texas toast.

Handspan milkshakes and a selection of 14 sauces are also available when...

Just when will the White Paper on Gambling Reform be published?

The Conservative Government clearly has a lot on its hands at present. The problems in Downing Street and the rest of the UK has continually seen the White Paper on gambling reform delayed. Fresh calls have been made for it to be published as soon as possible. Then we can find out what the plans are for reforming the UK gambling industry, including online casinos. But when will it be...

Create the perfect Valentine's with Drake Circus

Drake Circus and The Barcode have everything you need to plan the perfect 14th February. With beautiful jewellery, designer nightwear, menus for romantic nights in or fun nights out with your best friends, Drake Circus and The Barcode are on hand to make Valentine’s Day something truly memorable this year. Love (from friends and family to your other half) is in the air…

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Heart of the South West LEP welcomes two new board members

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed two new Board members for 2023.

The Heart of the South West LEP’s Board works to improve economic development and prosperity in the Heart of the South West area, which covers Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay, and deliver the area’s Local Industrial Strategy .

The Board also oversees the LEP’s...

Tesco to offer free blood pressure checks as people deprioritise routine health checks

People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers...

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Children learn lessons about road safety with police help

School children in Bideford, North Devon got some special lessons from police this week as part of a road safety initiative.

Pupils in Year 5 at East the Water School had a visit from officers on Monday 6 February as part of the force’s Mini Police programme.

Two classes of students took part in the speed watch morning with Youth Engagement Officer Matt Young and...

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Spring into the new season at The Donkey Sanctuary

With spring just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is the perfect day out for all the family this half term.

The sanctuary is free to visit and is set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, overlooking the world-famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

For those looking to combine exercise and brainpower the ‘Stories of Sanctuary Spirit’ trail is a...

Two Theatre Royal Plymouth productions go global, following success at the Edinburgh Fringe

Two Theatre Royal Plymouth productions that celebrated success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022, are playing to audiences across the world.

Happy Meal, written by Tabby Lamb and Breathless by Laura Horton are both winners of prestigious Fringe First Awards, after captivating audiences in Edinburgh last summer. Both productions played in The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth in...

Devon charity appeals for volunteers to help train future hero dogs

Devon-based charity, Veterans With Dogs, has issued an appeal for volunteers to become puppy socialisers, to help train future hero dogs for veterans with invisible injuries, such as PTSD.

The charity trains and provides assistance dogs for current and former members of the British Armed Forces with service-related mental health conditions using its unique PALS (Partner Animals Life...

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