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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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Reality sets in for Derriford doctors taking on Arctic challenge

Three military junior doctors from Derriford Hospital who will face a challenge of a lifetime tomorrow have told us that the reality of their challenge is finally setting in.

Representing all three of the armed services, Flight Lieutenant Michael Thompson, Surgeon Lieutenant Alex Bamford and Captain George Graham, are now in Lapland and are preparing to take part in the gruelling...

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10 Hottest Places in the World

With the weather in the South West causing a lot of grief over the past few weeks, we thought it might be nice for The Plymouth Daily readers to sit back and imagine themselves in one of the ten hottest places in the world.

#10 - In Salah, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria

In Salah (or Ain Salah) is home to some of Algeria’s largest oil reserves and production facilities. In Salah...

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Spring Fair promises to be a taste sensation

Plymouth’s Spring Fair is set to bring a real international flavour to the city centre from Thursday 27 February-Sunday 2 March 2014.

Opening times will be Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm and Sunday will be from 10am – 5pm. Shoppers will have the opportunity to buy items from all over the world. The Plymouth City Centre Company, Market Place and Plymouth City Market have teamed up to bring...

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Minister sees some of the best of Derriford Hospital

Dr Daniel Poulter MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health, visited Derriford Hospital today, to meet with staff and see the services provided.

Dr Poulter has worked as an NHS hospital doctor specialising primarily in obstetrics, gynaecology and women’s health. He continues to practice medicine as an NHS hospital doctor on a part-time basis as well as serving as an MP and...

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Students given a chance to shine through partnership with jewellery firm

Business students from Plymouth University will have a unique opportunity to hone their skills after being chosen to work with one of the South West’s most highly regarded companies.

The students, on courses within the Plymouth Business School and Postgraduate School of Management, have been selected to participate in a new competition run in partnership with award-winning jewellers...

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Family fun at Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate this half-term

Join Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate for a week of half-term fun from 15 to 23 February, when the property is putting on a week of bird feeding and craft activities for the whole family.

On Saturday 15 February, the Abbey will celebrate the day that Sir Francis Drake reached Lima in Peru by giving visitors the opportunity get crafty with potato printing and designing Ojo De Dios (Eye...

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Make a date to Race for Life

This Valentine's Day a heartfelt invitation is going out to all Devon women urging them to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

Event organisers are asking all mums, grans, sisters, aunts, daughters and friends to join the formidable army of passionate women determined to take on cancer by entering a Race for Life 5k in Plymouth on 22 June.

Sam Beare, Cancer Research UK’s...

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Take another look at Maternity Services

Mums and dads can now find all the information they need about the maternity services offered by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust thanks to the launch of its revamped website.

The new website features:

Videos – including a tour of the maternity unit, services offered in the community, homebirth and antenatal care.
Self-referral forms for pregnancy and antenatal

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Patient packs now available at Derriford Hospital

Patient packs developed by nursing and procurement staff at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust are now available.

The patient packs, which are filled with essential toiletries, are available on all wards and departments and will be given to patients who do not have suitable provisions with them when they come into hospital. Anti-slip slippers are also be available for those patients who need...

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College musicians raise £275 for St Luke’s Hospice

Musicians from Ivybridge Community College's Flute Ensemble have presented St Luke's Hospice in Plymouth with a cheque for £275.

The money, which they raised by recording and selling a CD of Christmas Music, will help St Luke's continue to provide specialist end-of-life care to more than 3,500 patients a year across Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall.

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