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Audiences wowed as College is transformed into 'Land of Fantasy'

More than 3,000 members of the public were this week wowed by Fantasy – a spectacular three-hour show at Ivybridge Community College – showcasing a magical mixture of the performing arts.

The dazzling event – with performances from gymnasts, dancers, actors and singers – took place in the College’s Sports Hall, which was transformed into a universe of 24 interlinked fantasy worlds....

House prices forecast to keep rising in 2014

House prices in the South West are set to rise again as demand continues to exceed supply, surveyors have forecasted.

According to new figures released today by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) house prices in the South West will increase by a further 7% over the next year.

Rental costs are also set to rise by a further 2% which will carry over into the cost of...

Generous donation to Derriford’s children’s wards from Sainsbury’s customers and staff

Thanks to a generous donation from customers and staff at Sainsbury’s, children staying on our wards will have lots of new toys and games to play with.

Last week, representatives from Sainsbury’s Marsh Mills Store, Grace Evans and Pam Tremayne, came up to the hospital’s Activity Centre on level 12, with the large donation. The toys were donated by the store’s customers and staff during...

This year to save you from tears... don't drink and drive!

With the Christmas party season in full swing Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a seasonal warning to drivers featuring a list of myths and facts. The simple message is that the only way to be safe is not to drink at all and that even if you hitch a lift or take a taxi ride home, you may be over the limit the next morning. Motorists are being warned to take heed of the following advice to...

Charity wishes children's ward a Beary Christmas!

A kind-hearted Plymouth charity, brought some cheer and cuddles to our children’s wards last week.

Representatives from the Becca’s Bear charity dropped in to the Activity Centre on level 12 on Wednesday (11 December), to deliver teddy bears for donation to children on the wards.

Santa and the Build-A-Bear mascot, Bearemy were also on hand to help with distributing the bears...

Devon's EMCAS Raises Over £6,300 For Charity

Devon-based EMCAS, one of the country's leading financial Claims Management Companies, has marked a year of achievement and fundraising with the presentation of cheques totalling £6,300 to South West Children’s Hospice, Help for Heroes, and Grief Encounter. The cheques were presented at EMCAS’ annual Staff Awards.

In addition to celebrating its fundraising work, the Awards...

Panto brings festive cheer to children’s wards... Oh yes it did!

There were smiles on faces and lots of laughter on our children’s wards today, thanks to Starlight’s Christmas Panto.

Children, relatives and staff were treated to a performance of Sleeping Beauty by the interactive theatre group, The Panto Company, as part of an eight week tour of the country’s hospitals and hospices.

The pantomime was staged in the Activity Centre on level 12...

Christmas recycling tips and bin collections over the holidays

Shoppers can pick up some top tips about recycling over Christmas at roadshow that takes place on Thursday 19 December.

Council staff will be giving guidance on how and what to recycle at a roadshow outside Drake Circus Shopping Centre, on the Marks and Spencer side.

There will be information on how to cut waste, a quiz with a hamper as a prize and information from the Love...

Failure is a key element of success

Obstacles are the stepping stones of success.

A man was walking in the park one day when he came upon a cocoon with a small opening. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It looked like it had gotten as far as it could, so the man decided to help the butterfly. He used...

Maternity Patients Report Improved Care

Women using our maternity services have reported much improved care, according to a National Survey looking at the experiences of all women giving birth in units across the country.

Our maternity service has seen an improvement since the survey was last conducted three years ago.

The survey asked patients 48 questions, covering care from booking for pregnancy through to...

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