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Rowcroft Hospice’s Sleep Walk steps back into Torbay for 2026

One of South Devon’s most-loved charity events is set to make its long-awaited return, as Rowcroft Hospice announces The Sleep Walk — proudly sponsored by Majestic Tours — will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 6pm. Super Early Bird tickets are available now from just £17 — but only for...

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Derriford Trio’s Arctic Success

A tri-service team of military junior doctors from Derriford Hospital have returned home safely after completing the gruelling Rovaniemi 150 ultra-marathon in Lapland, and raising close to £6,000 for Combat Stress in the process.

Flight Lieutenant Michael Thompson (Royal Air Force), Surgeon Lieutenant Alex Bamford (Royal Navy) and Captain George Graham (British Army) braved the 150...

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Majority of children get preferred school place in Plymouth

Thousands of pupils in Plymouth have been told which secondary school they will be going to this September.

Plymouth City Council confirmed that 94.58 per cent of young people received their first choice of Plymouth secondary school, 4.01 per cent their second and 1.12 per cent their third. Less than one per cent did not receive any of the schools they listed as a preference.

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Juice Bar Opens on NHS Change Day

A juice bar opened at Derriford Hospital yesterday (Monday).

The launch coincides with NHS Change Day and is a key part of the Trust's commitment to improve staff and patient health and wellbeing, by improving the availability of healthier food and drink choices.

Chief Executive Ann James has pledged, for NHS Change Day, saying: “We will support patients, staff &...

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Salcombe cyclist raises over £67,000 for St Luke's

A Salcombe cycle enthusiast has raised over £67,000 for local charity, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

In 2007 Salcombe business man Kevin Favis partner in The Salcombe Crab and Lobster Company organised his first cycle challenge in memory of his wife Tina. Seven consecutive years of challenges later, Kevin and his friends known as ‘The Lads from Salcombe’ have now notched up thousands...

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What does your doodle mean?

A blog by Karina Bailey.

When you’re on the phone or just sat thinking with a pen in your hand the chances are you’ll be doodling. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had to re-write notes before because I drew all over the page! I’ve even found myself doodling while I’ve been taking minutes during a board meeting and still managed to understand my minutes at the end of it.

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The search begins for the fittest dog in the South West

Dog owners across Plymouth, the time has come to celebrate your happy healthy hound and enter this year’s search for the Lean & Tasty Fittest Dog in the South West.

Butcher’s Pet Care is calling for entries from Plymouth in its first competition to find fit dogs from across the South West.

The regional winner will be entered into a national final and be in with the chance...

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River Cottage wins first award for their celebrated cookery school

The team at River Cottage are celebrating a successful month after scooping up a staggering four awards in February, with the icing on the cake being the award for Best Cookery School as voted for by Food Reader Magazine readers.

The canteens at Plymouth and Bristol also picked up awards, achieving a Gold Award in the South West Tourism Awards, Taste of the South West category as well...

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8 Ways to Make Your Heart Stronger

Reduce yor chance of heart diseases and attacks with these eight ways to make your heart stronger...

#1 - Drink Five Glasses of Water a Day

It is a proven fact that people who drink five glasses of water a day are 54 percent less likely to have a fatal heart attack than people who drink fewer glasses of water a day. Scientists explain this by saying that the water you consume...

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Portraits by pioneering female artist go on show at Museum and Art Gallery

A touring exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery, London featuring paintings by one of the most popular and pioneering British artists of the 20th century will open at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 1 March.

'Laura Knight Portraits' highlights the life and career of Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970), whose highly distinctive and vivid work saw her rise to the top...

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Clear out your wardrobes to help beat kids' cancers

Men and women in the South West are being called on to clear out their cupboards, dig through their drawers and donate any unwanted items to TK Maxx’s fundraising campaign for Cancer Research UK - Give Up Clothes for Good.

Give Up Clothes for Good is the UK’s largest and longest running charity clothing collection partnership. Since 2004 the campaign has raised £13.5 million for Cancer...

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