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Opening an adjournment debate into the educational achievement of deaf students in Britain last night, Alison Seabeck, Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View, highlighted some of the many challenges faced by those with hearing difficulties, and urged Ministers to look into a local shortage in specialist teachers. Ms Seabeck received praise from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for...

Physical inactivity may be associated with twice as many deaths as obesity, according to research.

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that just a modest increase in physical activity, such as a brisk 20 minute walk, could have significant health benefits.

Researchers, from University of Cambridge, studied data from 334,000 European men and...

With the New Year underway, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are asking people to make one of their resolutions in 2015 to check that their smoke alarms are up to date and are in the right place to protect their home.

Many people see January as an opportunity for a fresh start, and safety should be no exception. So this month we are encouraging everyone to make sure they...

Two Plymouth primary schools are celebrating getting government recognition for their work with disadvantaged pupils.

Boringdon Primary school and High View School have both been congratulated by Schools Minister David laws after qualifying for the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards following key stage 2 results published last month.

Their results showed that they have made or continue...