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AI’s Role in Secure Online Casino Environments

AI and machine learning algorithms are now the keen-eyed sentinels in the world of online casinos. They analyse colossal amounts of player data—betting patterns, session length, transaction history—to detect anomalies instantly. These systems flag suspicious behaviour such as rapid-fire bets,...

Dementia fears mean over half of people in SW avoid seeking diagnosis

Over half (60%) of people in the South West are putting off seeking a dementia diagnosis for up to a year or more a study carried out by Alzheimer’s Society has found. Dementia is the most feared health condition in the UK, perhaps explaining also why almost two-thirds (63%) of people in the South West surveyed felt a diagnosis would mean their life was over.

The study launches during...

Salcombe Dairy launches new Retro Raspberry Ripple ice cream

A Great British favourite and a flavour reminiscent of childhood memories on sunny summer holidays at the seaside, Salcombe Dairy has just launched a new retro Raspberry Ripple flavour to their range for 2016.

Just launched, Salcombe Dairy’s Raspberry Ripple is made using fresh milk, which arrives to the Salcombe Dairy parlour daily from a local farm and double cream from the creamery...

Safety on Dartmoor Day at Lydford Summer Fair

Safety on Dartmoor Day will be combining with Lydford Summer Fair again this year to provide an excellent day out for all the family on Saturday 28 May.

Come and have a great day out at Lydford Sports Field from 11am to 4pm. There will once again be representatives from Dartmoor National Park, Lydford Gorge National Trust, the emergency services, MoD, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team,...

Euro funding for pan-European Alzheimer's training and research programme

A pan-European consortium of researchers and diagnostics experts led by Plymouth University, has received funding of €3.5 million for a project which could revolutionise the effectiveness of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and clinical drug trials – which in turn may lead to disease-modifying treatments and prevention strategies.

The funding comes from European (Horizons 2020) Marie Sklodowska-...

Down’s syndrome contract renewed with Plymouth University

Public Health England (PHE) has renewed its contract with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) to provide the Down’s syndrome screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS) for its Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes antenatal screening programme in England.

The service has been run by staff in the Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomarkers...

Survey shows new UK holiday trend

A new survey by www.stayindevon.co.uk and www.stayincornwall.co.uk reveals the true cost of term time holiday penalties - and how families plan to save hundreds of pounds by holidaying in the UK this year.

Families across the UK say it's costing them an average of £873 more per year to take a holiday abroad, since Michael Gove introduced penalties to prevent children being taken out of...

What a dog called Cap taught me about society

As I was reading the news today, I came across a story about a dog from Yorkshire. Cap the Sheepdog was recently sold at auction for nearly £15,000 and has become the UK’s most expensive. It wasn’t long after having a giggle at the complete absurdness of it all, that I was left with the horrible realisation that a dog called Cap is probably worth more than I am.

Being a freelance...

Vintage, Collectors, Crafts and Antiques Fayre at Redlake

The Old Clay Factory at Redlake (between Ivybridge and Bittaford) will host its first ever Vintage, Antiques, Crafts and Collectors Fair on Sunday 12th June, which was unfortunately cancelled from 8 May due to unforeseen circumstances.

This historical building sits between Bittaford and Ivybridge and is seen as a hub for all communities within a radius comprising the South Hams and...

Research reveals UK’s love of walking

For over 52% of Brits, walking is the favourite form of exercise, a study has revealed.

Researchers polled 1,000 people and found that walking tops the list of the nation’s preferred form of exercise, with cycling next in line at 8%, followed by hitting the gym and running. 10% of respondents said they don’t exercise at all.

The UK is clearly a nation of walking lovers too,...

This years Lord Mayor's Festival brings a new theme

The annual Lord Mayor’s Day is changing to Lord Mayor’s Festival event this year.

It will welcome the new Lord Mayor into their role and will give the opportunity for the people of Plymouth to celebrate this occasion. Sponsored by Rowes Honda & Rowes Suzuki.

This year’s theme will be ‘Super Heroes’, so come along and take part in the Super Hero under 5's and over 5's fancy...

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