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Devon man to ride length of country for charity

A software engineer, from Cullompton, is to retrace a Land’s End to John O’ Groats journey he undertook with his late father, to raise funds for a military charity and to spread his dad’s ashes.

Stuart Douglas, 42, was joined by his dad, Iain, in 2008, on a 1,014-mile motorcycle trek...

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Eversfield Organic named finalist in Shop of the Year 2019

The Guild of Fine Food’s annual Shop of the Year awards, an accreditation scheme which recognises and promotes excellence in independent retail, has announced its finalists for 2019 and Eversfield Organic’s Tavistock farm shop and deli is among those in the running to win the Delicatessen & Grocer category. Having had its written entry reviewed by a panel of respected industry experts,...

Bladder and Bowel event in Plymouth

The 10th Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Friday 08 February 2019.

BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from our colorectal, urological and gynaecological teams.

The event will take place at the Future Inn, Derriford and will include various talks by health specialists from University Hospitals...

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New Rheumatology clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals

Rheumatology patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust will now be able to have treatment closer to home as new clinics begin in Okehampton and Honiton hospitals this month.

Both hospitals will hold three appointment-only clinics each month allowing patients access to services closer to home and enabling the RD&E to reduce wait times.

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Children's charity launches Dance the Day Away fundraising campaign

National children’s charity CHICKS has launched a groovy new dance-themed fundraising campaign called Dance the Day Away.

The campaign invites community groups, businesses, friends, families and schools to fundraise for CHICKS by holding their own dance-themed fundraising event on a day of their choice.

All the money raised will help CHICKS provide free, week-long respite...

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Former A level students at Plympton Academy return for celebration evening

Year 13 A level students who left Plympton Academy last year came back recently for an evening of celebration.

The event, was held in the schools prestigious new performing arts building, The Morpurgo Studios.

Returning students shared their success stories with members of staff. Many have gone on to university to study a range of subjects, including Musical Theatre,...

5 Outside the Box Ideas for Fun Stag Parties in Plymouth

Breaking away from typical stag party venues like Manchester and Liverpool in the north to London in the south, Plymouth offers plenty of seaside action to keep would-be husbands and their best men entertained for a weekend.

Conveniently located on the borders of Devon and Cornwall (and 20 minutes from Dartmoor National Park), the city and its surroundings possess something for all...

How to Choose a Farmhouse Table in 2019

When considering a statement piece for a room, there are three things you must consider.

Because of their bulky nature, and high design, any farmhouse table you add to your room will not only function as a perfect communal venue, but also as a statement piece. Statement pieces can generally be anything, from furniture to art. Their purpose is to anchor a room. Drawing the eye toward...

Plympton Academy student wins award for being a good citizen

A Plympton Academy student is the first young person to win a new award created by the Plympton Stannator. To mark the centenary of the end of World War I, the Plympton Stannator, Natalie Harrison, decided to create an annual award, The Citizenship award, to recognise students who support others and are active citizens.

The Stannator then asked staff at Plympton Academy to nominate...

Look after yourself this winter with a helping hand from Drake Circus

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination is offering a week of expert advice on how to look after yourself following a season of festive indulgence.

Drake Circus is holding its popular event from Monday 21st January, with health experts and fitness gurus on hand to offer advice on how to take care of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing during the winter period.

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The X-Factor comes to Plymouth

The UK’s favourite singing show, The X Factor, is back and on the lookout for the next big breakout music stars with the audition team back on the road, scouring the country for budding hopefuls to take part in series 16 of the hit music show.

The audition tour will be a nationwide search and is coming to The Loft, Vauxhall Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth on Sunday 3 February. Auditions...

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