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We Stand Together: Good Vibes Rollercoaster Launches Debut Single with Star Line-Up

Join the Good Vibes Rollercoaster in a celebration of freedom, play and endless summers, as the new rock ‘n’ roll collective launches today with its infectious debut single, “We Stand Together!”, available on Spotify and Apple Music.

The collective draws together a stellar roll call of...

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Centenary Apprenticeship Challenge

Apprentices from City College Plymouth have been working at Ford Park Cemetery as part of the National Apprenticeship Service Centenary Apprenticeship Challenge.

The Centenary Apprenticeship Challenge provides young people the unique opportunity to commemorate the 100 years since the start of World War One by working with their local communities to acquire and showcase the broad set...

Charity Awareness Week at Derriford Hospital

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is hosting an event which will highlight the great variety of charitable organisations providing highly valued services to our patients and families. During the same week, the new Plymouth Hospitals Charity will be launched.

Twenty associated charities will be taking part in Charity Awareness Week, from Monday 2 to Friday 6 June 2014. They will be...

Views and ideas sought on mental health strategy

Doctors and healthcare professionals in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay want to find out the views of local people on how the county’s mental health strategy could look in the future.

The NHS and local authorities have launched a draft commissioning strategy for adult mental health services and want people to say what they think about the proposals.

The draft strategy, which is for...

Scandal and Romance at Saltram a sold-out success

Following the success of the premier of ‘Scandal & Romance’ at Saltram last month, volunteers and staff are excited about the next performances on 6 June and 11 July, at 6.30pm and 7.15pm.

The National Trust House near Plymouth will create two more evenings of entertainment delving into past history of Saltram.

The performances tell the story of the Parker family’s shocking...

Football League playing numbers game

The official logo of Prostate Cancer UK will be worn more than 60,000 times on players’ shirts in the Sky Bet Football League next season following a unique agreement between The Football League and its Official Charity Partner.

From the beginning of the 2014-15 campaign, Prostate Cancer UK’s distinctive Man of Men symbol will be included on every single player’s kit as part of his...

Ocean Crescent appoints full-time concierge

Ocean Crescent, a landmark 122-apartment building currently undergoing a £1 million refurbishment, has appointed Heather Branson as its full-time concierge to ensure the smooth running of the building.

Heather, who also lives at Ocean Crescent, will manage the day-to-day running of the building, whilst also acting as a first point of contact for residents.

Heather comments: “It...

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Junior doctors win Quality Improvement prizes

The inaugural Peninsula Quality Improvement Conference took place on Friday 16 May 2014, giving junior doctors the opportunity to showcase their quality improvement initiatives.

The conference had a competitive field of entrants from Trusts throughout the South West, with junior doctors from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust scooping the top two prizes.

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Millie wins national award for ‘showing racism the red card’

Millie Snodin, a year seven student at Ivybridge Community College, has been presented with a prestigious award in the national ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ (SRtRC) competition.

Millie received her award at the ground of Premier League champions Manchester City from women’s first team players Isobel Christiansen and Emma Lipman.

The competition required entrants to use their...

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Providing treatment for prostate cancer patients in their home

Patients being treated for prostate cancer at Derriford Hospital may soon be able to receive treatment in the comfort of their own home, under the care of fully qualified and experienced nurses, rather than having to come to hospital.

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, in partnership with Healthcare at Home and pharmaceutical company, Janssen, has undertaken a pilot study with 37 patients,...

“Train to Teach” roadshow seeks top talent in Plymouth

Aspiring teachers with the passion and potential to teach are being encouraged to attend the National College for Teaching and Leadership’s roadshow when it visits Plymouth on Tuesday 3 June.

The “Train to Teach” roadshow is the most comprehensive event of its kind, giving new graduates and those considering a career change, a chance to find out more about the rewards and opportunities...

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