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Plymouth GCSE Results 2015

Early figures suggest that 53 per cent of Plymouth students have achieved 5 A* - C Grades. This is a similar result to last year, with encouraging figures for the number of students getting the grades they need in English and Maths.

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young people and Public Health said: “Across Plymouth, students from local schools and academies are...

Choral support for Brain Tumour Research

The University of Plymouth Choral Society has raised vital funds for the University’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at a signing workshop.

The choir, led by musical director Simon Ible, sang favourite choruses by Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart and Bach at St Paul’s Church, Yelverton.

The event offered free admission to an informal afternoon performance with a retiring...

First dental clinical trial in SW achieves full recruitment

A research study at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry which aims to develop a simple saliva test for gum disease (periodontitis), is the first dental clinical trial to take place in the region and has achieved a significant milestone with the full recruitment of participants to the study.

The recruitment was achieved by the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise through its...

Beware of lurking barbecue bugs

As the school summer holidays get into full swing, a survey has found that the humble chicken is likely to be in high demand on barbecues in the South West. Bangers and burgers have lost out as 29% of people in the South West named chicken as their top pick .

Encouragingly, 29% of people in the South West said they take extra care when cooking chicken on the barbecue. However 22% said...

Golfers invited to aim for national glory

Golfers from across the South West will make their way to Staddon Heights Golf Club in Plymouth early next month in their quest to qualify for the final of a national competition.

The annual Licensed Trade Charity Golf Tournament sees teams of four golfers taking each other on in a series of regional qualifiers. The Devon heat, taking place on Friday 4th September, allows golfers of...

Plymouth art student’s work to be viewed by millions

A Plymouth art student is one of just 20 graduates to be chosen as a ‘brightest young star’ and to have their work showcased to millions as part of a national campaign.

Honey Parast, a graduate of Plymouth University, will see her artwork displayed at major shopping malls and railway stations across the UK, as part of Creative Review magazine’s Talent Spotting initiative. This is...

Plymouth fish frier up for top award

Andrew Hillier of Harbourside Fish & Chips, Plymouth has been named as one of the UK’s top six fish friers after he was shortlisted for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

Andrew will now have to compete at the highest level as he goes up against the five other contenders ‘fishing’ for the top...

Ocean Film Festival World Tour comes to UK Marine Capital

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to the UK this autumn after a highly successful first Tour in 2014. This year, due to popular demand, Britain’s Marine Capital will be included on the Tour schedule, offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet.

On 6 September, Plymouth will host the Tour’s inaugural open-air...

Internship programme funding boost

An internship programme at Plymouth University has received £75,000 to strengthen the offer of employability opportunities to their students and graduates, while supporting local small to medium sized businesses.

The money has been provided through the Santander Universities scheme, which is a global education and employability enhancing initiative.

The internships are managed...

Harbourside staff make UK’s Top 10 Fish Friers list

The UK’s Top 10 Young Fish Friers in the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award, have been announced with two of the ten finalists from Plymouth’s Harbourside Fish and Chips.

The shortlist, as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish, has recognised the talents of Andrew Hillier and Lisa Lishman, both of Harbourside Fish & Chips on the Barbican’s...

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