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Parkinson’s UK and the British Gymnastics Foundation Launch Love to Move training offer

A new partnership between Parkinson’s UK and the British Gymnastics Foundation is looking to train more instructors to deliver their innovative Love to Move programme.

What is Love to Move?

Love to Move is the UK’s largest seated exercise programme designed...

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Dental students help fellow students to quit smoking

As well as having impact on general health, smoking is also bad for teeth and oral health, which is why a group of dental students from Plymouth University are working on a project to help their fellow students quit smoking.

Their project is raising awareness of the harmful effects of smoking on health and signposting other students to the Stop Smoking Service in Plymouth.

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RAC warns of a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads this Easter

The RAC Breakdown Cover team is warning anyone planning to getaway this Easter to expect a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads as over five million motorists take to their cars for some well-earned time away.

RAC Traffic Watch data shows a total of 16.8m car journeys will be made over the Easter weekend as people make the most of the long weekend visiting family and friends or enjoying a...

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Ridgeway School rowing success

A student from Ridgeway School has won a silver medal in the National Rowing Championships.

14 year old Phoebe Lansley was part of the Plymouth team who came second in the 2KM team race. Fellow student Tillie Buxton also competed at the event held in London.

“It really was a wakeup call saying to me, you are capable of doing something if you believe in yourself no matter how...

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Property deal kickstarts regeneration of West End

The Council is proposing to acquire over four acres (1.75 hectares) of land as part of its plans to radically transform properties on Plymouth’s West End.

Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets Councillor Mark Lowry announced today at Cabinet that the authority is in discussions with the Homes & Communities Agency to provide funding to buy 11 properties around Colin Campbell Court...

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Raffle raises funds for Primrose Breast Care Centre

A special thank you to Hair Flair salon in Yealmpton, who have kindly donated to a charity close to their hearts.

Members of staff from Hair Flair salon in Yealmpton, presented a cheque to the Primrose Breast Care Centre at Derriford Hospital, after a stylist received treatment throughout 2015.

Every year, the salon organises a Christmas raffle to support a charity of their...

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Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter ticket details revealed

More free tickets than ever up for grabs for local people wanting to attend BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016

Tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016 will be released during The Radio 1 Breakfast Show on Monday 4th April - with more free tickets than ever available to local people living in Exeter and Teignbridge.

50,000 tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter...

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You could be allergic to your own home and not know how to rectify it

76% of adults in a recent poll admit they aren’t aware of the different ways to reduce allergens within their home, a further 36% said that someone in their household suffers from allergies.

It is predicted that by 2025 asthma will represent the most prevalent chronic childhood disease and will result in one of the highest causes of health care costs*, meaning these figures from...

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New Head of Prep announced at Mount Kelly

The Head Master and Governors of Mount Kelly are delighted to announce the appointment of Dominic Floyd to succeed Matthew Foale as the Head of Prep from September 2016.

Following a rigorous selection process, Dominic was appointed from an exceptionally strong field of candidates and was the unanimous choice of the selection panel.

Dominic was educated at Worth School and the...

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Plymouth University launches degree apprenticeships in management and IT

Employees across the South West will be able to earn while they learn after Plymouth University joined a Government initiative.

Degree apprenticeships, launched in March 2015, offer people the chance to complete a degree that is closely tailored to national standards, their current job and future career aspirations.

Now the University, and four of its partner colleges, have...

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Ridgeway School launches Crowdfunding campaign

Crowdfunding may not be a new concept but it’s the first time a Plymouth school has used it to raise funds.

Ridgeway School in Plympton is hoping local people will show their support for a community 3G football pitch by pledging money towards the cost of new equipment.

Currently submitted for planning permission, the state-of- the-art pitch, will be a joint venture between...

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