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AI’s Role in Secure Online Casino Environments

AI and machine learning algorithms are now the keen-eyed sentinels in the world of online casinos. They analyse colossal amounts of player data—betting patterns, session length, transaction history—to detect anomalies instantly. These systems flag suspicious behaviour such as rapid-fire bets,...

Plymouth University joins global entrepreneurship education consortium

Plymouth University has become the first higher education institution in the country to join an elite global group of entrepreneurship educators.

The University has accepted an invitation from Babson College’s Global Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (GCEE) and will now work with its international members to share knowledge, expertise and experience.

Membership of the...

Enter this summer’s creepy reading challenge...if you dare!

There’s a spine tingling adventure waiting for brave Plymouth youngsters who take on this year’s summer reading challenge.

The Council is inviting children aged four to 12 to join its gang of intrepid explorers as they discover the secrets of its ‘Creepy House’ by reading lots of library books. Along the way they will collect stickers (some are stinky) to complete a special Creepy...

Chaddlewood Primary School pupil Sophie wins road safety art competition

Sophie Hawke, from Chaddlewood Primary School, has won a school art competition with the theme of road safety.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service organised the competition for schools in the Plymouth and West Devon area to promote messages such as driver distractions and crossing the road safely.

The project followed a spike in the number of children killed or seriously...

Major campaign to inspire children through outdoor learning

Children will be going outside to learn as part of a major campaign to get them more in touch with the environment.

Desks and chairs will make way for grass, ponds and games outside during Empty Classroom Day, which also heralds the launch of the new Natural Connections programme.

Eight city schools have so far signed up to the three-year project, which is led by a partnership...

University recognised for "exemplary" support for students in care

A unique advisory group set up to assist students leaving a care environment has been recognised as best practice in supporting young people.

Buttle UK has recently reaccredited Plymouth University’s Quality Mark for a further three years and rated the institution as “exemplary”, demonstrating its commitment to helping young people in care and the challenges they face when entering...

Four schools, one campus - Tor Bridge Partnership launches

A host of national and international sporting stars will headline a week-long celebration to mark the first academic year together for one of Plymouth’s largest and most impressive school campuses, which combines four schools on one site.

The official opening ceremony for the Tor Bridge Partnership in Estover will take place on Thursday 11 July, when the Deputy Lord Mayor will be...

Summer fun in North Prospect

It’s a summer packed full of fun for families in North Prospect.

Fun days and trips for all ages are being organised by Plymouth City Council and its partners working in the community.

Cabinet Member for Co-operatives and Community Development, Councillor Chris Penberthy said: “Six weeks of school holidays can be a long time for parents to keep their children and teenagers...

Crowds turn out in their best for Ladies' Day at Newton Abbot

The sun was shining for St Austell Brewery’s Ladies’ Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 25 June as crowds turned out for one of the most glamorous fixtures in the racing season.

Ladies and gentlemen donned their finery with the hope of walking away with the coveted title of Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and Best Hat. The ever-popular competition saw thousands of attendees...

Charity Golf Day raises money for war veterans

Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day held at Boringdon Park Golf Club was a resounding success.

Attracting over 60 golfers, the event in aid of British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA) was won by Kitsons Solicitors and raised over £1,300 for this worthy cause.

BLESMA...

Plymouth MP urges holidaymakers not to travel uninsured

Local MP Alison Seabeck today warned constituents about the dangers of travelling abroad uninsured. In support of a campaign by ABTA - The Travel Association and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Ms Seabeck is urging holidaymakers in Plymouth to “pack your policy” ahead of the great summer getaway.

According to new research by ABTA – The Travel Association, many UK...

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