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Devon recruitment to research study hoping to reduce carers distress

A clinical research study is actively recruiting relatives and close friends of people with psychosis or bipolar disorder in Devon to test the effectiveness of a free online toolkit in reducing their distress.

REACT (Relatives Education and Coping Toolkit) is an online toolkit for relatives or close friends aged 16 or over of people with these mental health conditions.

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See Professor Brian Cox Live in Plymouth

Now coming to even more venues across UK and Ireland in Spring 2017 it’s the hotly anticipated tour by the acclaimed Professor Brian Cox, OBE.

The show will take audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time, delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the...

Local artists pop up to celebrate ‘the spirit of Buckland’

From 17 June to 17 July local artists will be handed the keys to Buckland Abbey, near Yelverton, as the team at Drake’s former home collaborate with Devon Art Pop to celebrate ‘the spirit of Buckland’.

Inspired by what makes Buckland Abbey special, nine artists have produced over 30 pieces of work which will be going on display in the Abbey for a month. Highlights include paintings by...

Plymouth Armed Forces Weekend Air Show

Some of the world’s greatest - and bravest - pilots will be taking to the skies over Plymouth to thrill visitors in this year’s Armed Forces Weekend Air Show.

A combination of speed, extreme manoeuvrability, synchronised air acrobatics and split-second timing will keep the crowds on the Hoe cheering for more.

Daredevil highlights include the six-aircraft Yakovlevs Team, flying...

Fly tippers face hefty fines in Plymouth

Fly-tippers in Plymouth will now face £400 fixed penalty notices.

The decision has now been approved to impose the maximum level allowed under new powers granted to local authorities by the government last month.

Fixed penalty notices of £400, reduced to £300 if paid within 10 days, will now be issued for small-scale offences such as dumping waste, bags of rubbish, pieces of...

Housing Plymouth event returns

Housing Plymouth, Plymouth’s biggest housing event is coming back to the Piazza for a second year.

Housing Plymouth is a free open event, for anyone to come along and explore their housing options.

The housing market used to be simple, you either rented or you bought. However, there are new schemes and initiatives such as Help to Buy, Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy, which are...

Billy Ocean: Here You Are - The Best Of tour comes to Plymouth

Billy Ocean has announced he is bringing his new tour Here You Are - The Best of Of to Plymouth Pavilions next March.

His latest album ‘Here You Are: The Best Of Billy Ocean’ has soared to number 4 in the charts, becoming his highest charting album since 1989.

The ‘Caribbean Queen’ star is Britain’s biggest selling black artist of all time, with a string of multiplatinum hits....

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe hosts fun day

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is inviting local dog lovers and their four-legged-friends to join them for their annual Fun Day on Sunday 17th July from 11am-4pm.

Taking place at Mullcott Equestrian Centre at Mullacott Cross, the event promises plenty of fun and games for everyone with the ever popular fun dog show top of the bill. Dogs of all shapes and sizes will have the chance to compete...

Pioneering hub to keep Efford and Laira folk healthier

A pioneering health and wellbeing hub could be on the cards for people living in Efford and Laira.

People may be able to access a wider range of health and wellbeing advice and support in one place under exciting new plans being unveiled for Douglass House this week.

Pathfields Practice is teaming up with the Council, healthcare commissioners and other service providers to look...

Introducing Yard Sessions in Plymouth

Every Friday throughout the Summer, starting from this Friday 17 June, Urban Splash are hosting Friday night live music sessions at Royal William Yard, an ideal way to wind down from the working week and kick start the weekend.

Each week, the sessions, will feature a different local live music act from 5pm - 7pm on the green outside either Rockets & Rascals or Le Vignoble. There...

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