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Otter MD Jacqui Taylor with the own-brand peat-free compost

Otter launches own-brand peat-free compost

Otter Garden Centres has unveiled its first own‑brand peat-free multi‑purpose compost, marking a significant step forward in the family‑run business’s commitment to sustainable gardening.

With peatland protection now a major environmental priority, demand for high‑performing peat-free...

First pupils start at Marine Academy Primary

Marine Academy Primary (MAP2), a primary free school set up by the Marine Academy Trust, will open its doors for the first time this week.

Headed up by Aaron Meredith from Ernesettle Primary school, MAP2 was first proposed in December 2011 with the core aims to provide much needed places and to raise achievement, especially in English and Maths, and raise aspirations amongst its...

New research reveals gaps in childcare for parents of disabled children

As the summer holidays end, a new survey has revealed gaps in childcare for parents of disabled children – impacting work for 90 per cent of parents.

Working Families survey of parents of disabled children this summer reveals the high costs and difficulties in finding suitable childcare which have a serious knock-on effect on parents’ work. Ninety per cent of parents responding said...

Research confirms Mediterranean diet is good for the mind

It has been believed for years, that a diet rich in fish, fruit, vegetables and olive oil is good for our general health and mind, but now a review by a Devon university confirms that Mediterranean food is good for the brain.

A team of researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School, supported by the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in...

The search begins in Plymouth for Britain's Top Tradesman 2013

Tradesmen and women across Plymouth, the time has come once again to down tools and enter this year’s search for Britain’s Top Tradesman (BTT).

Screwfix, which has a store in Plymouth, is launching its annual competition to find the best in the field where the winner receives a brand new Toyota Proace van, worth up to £27,000, and also be awarded the title of the nation’s No1...

Lee Evans - Work-In-Progress 2014

Comedy giant and genuinely nice guy, Lee Evans has announced he will head to Plymouth next August to prepare for his upcoming Monsters Arena Tour . Lee will be in the city from 7 – 9 August 2014 with a series of special shows where he will try out new material.

Plymouth audiences are more than used to Evans heading south to test out new material and the city always welcomes him with...

Plymouth University goes to Parliament to demonstrate technological advances in dementia treatment

The nation’s political leaders are being given a unique opportunity to see for themselves how cutting edge technology could transform the lives of those affected by dementia.

Academics from Plymouth University, and partners across the health and charity sectors, are holding an interactive exhibition in the Houses of Commons to show how high-tech developments can improve the diagnosis...

Fire service's top tips for kitchen safety

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is asking parents and carers to make sure that children know the hazards of a hot hob.

Half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen - often because of distractions like phone calls or family.

The Fire Kills campaign’s top tips for staying safe in the kitchen:

• Take care if you need to leave the kitchen whilst...

Why "organic" or "natural" labels on health and beauty products may not mean what you think

Soil Association's Organic Beauty Weekend celebrates genuine organic health and beauty products while highlighting the industry's "misleading" labelling

The Soil Association’s Organic Beauty Weekend launches on 6 -8 September 2013 to highlight and celebrate genuine organic health and beauty products as part of Organic September.

The Soil Association argues that...

Lord Kestenbaum announced as inaugural Chancellor of Plymouth University

The life peer, Lord Kestenbaum, has been announced as the first-ever Chancellor of Plymouth University.

Jonathan Kestenbaum has been an increasingly strong advocate of Plymouth University over the past few years. Following his award of an Honorary Doctorate of Technology in 2010, he has supported the Care Leavers programme, cultural projects and hosted events for the University....

It's game on for children in Barne Barton

Barne Barton is getting a new football pitch. Plymouth City Council says it is working co-operatively with the local community to support the new junior football league teams and create the pitch at Estuary Way.

Goal posts are being installed on the previously inaccessible land and a pitch is being marked out.

The Barne Barton Partnership’s Green Space Forum that includes the...

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