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National lead, Professor Tim Briggs, visits Plymouth

Staff from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust welcomed leading Orthopaedic Surgeon and National Director at NHS Improvement (NHSI) for Clinical Quality and Efficiency, Professor Tim Briggs, to Plymouth to talk about his national programme on Monday (20 February).

This programme is called Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT), which seeks to tackle ‘unwarranted variation’ across the NHS....

Burts Chips raises over £4K for charity

Plymouth-based artisan crisp producer, Burts Potato Chips, is delighted to announce its fundraising total for 2015 - 2016 for Devon Air Ambulance Trust of £4,175.28.

Burts multi-faceted fundraising efforts include participating in various local events, from the Great West Run and the Plymouth Half Marathon to the Cornish Santa Fun Run, as well as ongoing raffles, donations and spare...

Energy benefits of apartment-living with Barratt in Plymouth

When you buy a new home, you have many decisions to make. One of the first might be whether to opt for an apartment or a house?

As we head into the depths of winter, energy saving is a top priority and latest research from the NHBC reveals that owners of a one bedroom apartment can save around £440 a year compared with its Victorian equivalent.

Apartments also offer numerous...

Local band raises funds for those affected by Mesothelioma

Following on from the last 'Music for Mesothelioma' event held in April 2016 which was a huge success, popular local band Jessica and the Rabbits once again joined forces with the South West Mesothelioma Support Group to raise awareness and funds for those affected by asbestos related cancer.

‘More Music for Mesothelioma’, which was held on Friday 17th February at The Duke of...

England Counties name squad to face Scotland

England Counties have named a squad of 23 players to face Scotland Club XV on Friday, 24 February at Birmingham Moseley RFC.

The match is the first in the England Counties season with the side set to play Ireland Club XV on Friday, 17 March in Cork followed by a three-match tour in June.

The Counties will be looking to avenge last year’s 57-27 defeat to Scotland in Galashiels...

Students sign up to Great British Spring Clean

Teams of students from the University of Plymouth will take to the city’s streets on Sunday 5 March after signing up to the Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean.

Members of the Geography and Environmental Societies are currently looking for volunteers to help them rid streets close to the city centre of litter in an attempt to make their community a better place for everyone...

Ensuring fire safety in the home

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have recently formed an exciting new prevention partnership in the area of home safety with Livewell Southwest; a major health and social care provider within Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon.

Livewell SW is community based and they engage with a range of people of different ages and vulnerabilities, often in their home environment....

Celebrity chef announced for Flavour Fest

Winner of the Great British Bake Off 2016, Candice Brown has been announced as the celebrity chef appearing at this year’s Flavour Fest.

Returning for its fourteenth year, Flavour Fest 2017 promises yet another jam packed weekend of food, fun and entertainment. Visitors can look forward to an exciting three day programme of chef demonstrations, even more food stalls and a full line up...

Valentine day themed cake sale at Plympton Academy raises money for charity

A Valentine day themed cake sale at Plympton Academy has raised more than £70 for charity.

The event was the idea of 12 year old pupil Matthew Abbott who loved the thought of raising money for Macmillan Cancer Research.

The cake sale was a team effort with Pastoral mentor, Michelle Keane, coming up with the Valentine day theme and teachers, Jim Strachan, Jo Pengelly and Sarah...

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