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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,...

Saltram comes to life with the Parkers at play

On the evening of Friday 14 June and Friday 12 July, National Trust’s Saltram House near Plymouth will create an evening of entertainment spanning 250 years, from the Georgians to the Jazz Age.

‘Parkers at play’ will see staff and volunteers donning period dress to give visitors a unique insight into the Parker family’s hobbies, pastimes and conversations. These have been taken from...

Pre-opening offer from new Rockfish restaurant

Work is cracking on apace on our new restaurant by the National Marine Aquarium and we've had lots of positive comments from people saying it is brightening the area up. The deep turquoise blue seems to be a popular choice, we hope you think so too.

Some of the walls will be decorated with our Rockfish tablecloths coloured in by children from local schools in South Devon and...

Local fire and rescue service reaches out to local carers

Carers Week 2013 takes place from 10 to 16 June. With over 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK (that’s 1 in every 8 adults), this year the focus is on how the UK’s current carer population is coping and whether the wider population is prepared for future caring responsibilities.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reaching out to local carers and reminding them that help...

Tackling new heights to support the children’s ward

Plymouth hospital ward administrator Gill Trewalla will be conquering her fear of heights on Saturday 15 June, weather permitting, to raise money for the Children’s Happy Hospital Fund by taking on the challenge of a 490m zip wire ride.

After her grandson Bradley Horne was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 10 weeks old, Gill has seen his bravery and strength over the last 10...

Treasures from 18th century ship wreck in Mount Edgcumbe collection

Monty Halls, TV presenter, marine biologist, travel writer and diver, will host the launch of the Metta Catharina Exhibition at Mount Edgcumbe House.

The Metta Catharina, a Danish brigantine en route from St Petersburg in Russia to Genoa in Northern Italy was caught by a fierce storm in the English Channel in December 1786. She found shelter from the South Westerly’s just off Mount...

Children can lead a sea change in marine pollution crisis

An international expert in marine debris says that school children will be a driving force in bringing about a sea change in attitude towards marine pollution, which has reached crisis proportions across the globe in the past decade.

Plymouth University professor, Richard Thompson, who is working on UN and EU projects to find solutions to ocean debris, believes children have a major...

Plymouth University celebrates success in RSA Student Design Awards

A campaign to extol the benefits of beekeeping and a series of thought-provoking city guides have earned three students awards in a national competition.

The Plymouth University students triumphed in two categories of the RSA Student Design Awards 2013, which aim to reward those who demonstrate how the insight and processes of design can solve 21st century problems.

The awards...

Plymouth maintains first class status in green university rankings

Plymouth University has maintained its place at the top table of higher education sustainability.

The University has again been named in the top two institutions in the country in the annual People and Planet Green League.

Plymouth remains the national league's top overall performer since it began in 2007, on the back of it being placed in the top five of the UI GreenMetric...

Plymouth University leads challenge to public sector on dementia

Public sector executives across the South West are being challenged to take action on dementia in a new initiative being led by the universities of Plymouth and Bournemouth.

A two-day Dementia Leadership conference is being held this week, with speakers including Government minister Norman Lamb MP, the National Clinical Director for Dementia in England Professor Alistair Burns, and...

Plymouth hospitals' awards night celebrates staff excellence

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust held a spectacular Celebrations Ball and Awards Ceremony at Plymouth Pavilions on Friday 7 June 2013.

The event highlighted the achievements and commitments of staff and announced nominations and winners in a number of award categories.

The Trust said: "Our shortlisted stars, nominated by their colleagues and patients for their outstanding...

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