Lifestyle

27% of five-year-olds have tooth decay

Despite an overall improvement in the number of children free of tooth decay, over 27% of five-year-olds have tooth decay according to a survey published today (20 September 2013) by Public Health England. Children with decay have on average between three and four teeth affected by decay, treated or untreated.

The study ‘National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, oral health...

Ivybridge students ‘dancing on air’ after being selected for Youth Dance Academy

HIGH-FLYING STUDENTS SELECTED FOR SOUTH WEST’S TOP DANCE SCHOOL

Two Ivybridge students have been offered the opportunity of a lifetime after being selected for the Youth Dance Academy (YDA) – one of just nine UK ‘Centres for Advanced Training’ in dance.

Laura Martin (year 9) and John Speed (year 10), both students at Ivybridge Community College, were selected after undergoing...

The Plymouth Daily's essential guide to your weekend

Every week we bring bring you the most extensive listings so you can have the best weekend imaginable.

Events

Plymouth Seafood Festival 2013 Friday to Sunday, The Barbican Showcasing the fantastic quality seafood available in Plymouth, local and celebrity chefs will demonstrate a range of mouthwatering dishes using catch fresh off the boats.

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British Heart Foundation launches Great British Bag-athon event at Drake Circus

British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops are launching their biggest stock donation appeal, the Great British Bag-athon with an event on Friday 27 September at Drake Circus. BHF shops are urging Plymouth’s local community to join in and fill up bags full of unwanted things for the Great British Bag-athon to help fight heart disease.

The Great British Bag-athon is BHF shops biggest stock...

Mitch and Ben in charity fundraising duel for best fish SUPper 2013

Devon restaurateur and food writer Mitch Tonks and Plymouth restaurant and boat owner Ben Squire will be doing battle in a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race on Friday morning (20 September), to raise money for the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

Mitch, who opened his RockFish Plymouth restaurant at Sutton Harbour this year, will compete on a 100m course in front of the Mayflower Steps...

Government announces plans for simplified rail ticketing

Rail passengers could soon be given extra confidence that they are getting the best deal on their journeys under new plans announced by the coalition government on Wednesday (18 September 2013).

Rail Minister Norman Baker has announced plans for a pilot scheme that could see all long-distance rail tickets sold on a single-leg basis and allow passengers to more easily “mix and match”...

Björk musician brings ‘Adventures in Music’ to Museum and Art Gallery

A musician who has just returned from touring the world as the drummer and Hang player for famous Icelandic singer Björk will lead a special music event for under-fives at the City Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 27 September.

Manu Delago, who has been described as a 'masterful and sensitive musician' (The Telegraph), will introduce young visitors to the Hang - one of the newest and...

Plymouth University graduate lands leading role in children's comedy

A Plymouth University graduate has landed a leading role in a TV programme designed to bring the essence of children’s comics to the small screen.

Emily Miller, who achieved a First in Theatre and Performance, stars alongside comedian Phill Jupitus in the new ITV show Bottom Knocker Street .

She plays a range of roles – including a batty old lady, a cow from outer space and...

Young Writers Squad launched for budding JK Rowlings

Could you be the next JK Rowling or Jacqueline Wilson? If you’re aged between 12 and 15 and love to write why not join Young Writers Squad Plymouth?

The group, which launches on Saturday 5 October, is for young people interested in creative writing of any kind - from poems to plays, stories to songs and texts to tweets. The work they produce will be displayed in the library and there...

Local fire service raises awareness for Gas Safety Week

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (16-22 September), and will be raising awareness of gas safety issues.

This third annual Gas Safety Week will see the whole industry coming together to bring gas safety issues to the forefront of people’s minds -

  • Dangerous gas work can kill.
  • Badly fitted and poorly serviced
  • ...
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