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Events Derriford Hospital Open Day Derriford Hospital, Saturday 10am – 2pm Derriford Hospital is opening its doors to everyone on Saturday 28 September 2013, with our first Open Day in more than a decade. They would love you to come along between 10am and 2pm. They are working hard to create an event that offers something for everyone, including: • Step inside an operating theatre and play a...

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The Sound of Cinema: What has the nation voted as its favourite film soundtrack?

BBC Radio 3 will reveal the nation’s favourite soundtracks on Friday in a live orchestral countdown, with John Williams' Star Wars Main Theme coming in at number one.

With almost a quarter of the audience votes, John Williams’ Star Wars Theme topped a list that spans 64 years of cinema soundtrack history. Williams' soundtrack remains to this day the highest-grossing orchestral film...

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Council highlights work opportunities for young people with special needs

A scrutiny panel is being told that young people with special needs are getting a helping hand to prepare for work.

A wide range of initiatives are going on in Plymouth across the city to give young people a taste for work and special attention is being given to those who have disabilities and need appropriate opportunities.

A city wide review was carried out after the Growth...

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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco receives Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has been honoured for his commitment to the marine environment with an honorary doctorate from Plymouth University.

HSH Prince Albert II was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science at a special ceremony on Thursday (26 September) during a visit to the campus.

As part of the trip, HSH Prince Albert II took a tour of...

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How often do you clean your kitchen? Dirt and mess could be a fire risk

As part of Electrical Fire Safety Week, new research from the Electrical Safety Council has revealed the fire risks of dirty kitchens.

  • Millions confess to causing a fire through dirty and messy kitchens
  • Busy lifestyles mean cleaning is not a priority, putting households at risk
  • Half of house fires start in the kitchen

Devon and Somerset Fire...

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Plymouth University students receive national accolade after bumper fundraising year

Student fundraisers from Plymouth University have won a prestigious national award after generating more than £106,000 for charity over the past year.

The Plymouth team won the 'Most Improved' category at the 2013 National RAG Awards by raising an incredible 1,700% more than they had in the previous year.

To achieve this they staged a fundraising event on average every 1.9 days...

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Inventor unveils cheap and simple medical device with potential to save a million lives

An award-winning inventor has unveiled a cheap and easy to use medical device , which he believes could save more than one million lives each year.

Oliver Blackwell has designed a simple addition to the needles used for collecting blood, which would substantially reduce the risks for healthcare professionals.

His design involves using an automatic needle sheath that prevents...

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Graduate who beat brain cancer sets up hardship fund

A brave graduate who overcame a brain tumour while studying for her degree has set up a hardship fund for use in emergency situations where a student suddenly falls ill.

April Watkins, 22, graduated from Plymouth University last week with a 2:1 in Sociology after she was forced to miss most of her first year as she battled the life-threatening condition.

April needed an...

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Olympic diver Tonia Couch to officially launch Mayflower Academy

Plymouth's Olympic diver Tonia Couch will officially launch the city's newest primary-level academy at a special ceremony on Friday (27t September).

Tonia will join city dignitaries, education leaders – and around 400 pupils – when she unveils a commemorative plaque at Mayflower Academy in North Prospect.

The academy, formerly Mayflower Community Primary School, is being...

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Plymouth Lives: Luke Pollard

Plymouth-born Luke Pollard is the Labour Party's parliamentary candidate for the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport seat.

Name: Luke Pollard

And what do you do? : Labour and Co-operative Parliamentary Candidate for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - a long way of saying I’m running to be Plymouth’s next Member of Parliament.

How would you describe yourself in 5 words?...

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