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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Fire at Western Greyhound

It wont have escaped your attention that Western Greyhound suffered a massive setback to their business in the early hours of yesterday morning with a large fire at the main Summercourt base which has destroyed 37 buses – a third of the whole fleet.

At 0105 this morning Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service received a call to a fire in a bus depot. On arrival crews found there to be 9 buses...

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City College open evening to offer advice and range of courses for adult learners

City College Plymouth is holding an open evening aimed at adult learners who are looking to return to learn, improve their career opportunities, update their skills or develop a new interest.

The event is being held at the College’s Kings Road site on Thursday 23 May between 4.00pm and 7.00pm. Visitors will be able to find out about the wide range of courses on offer including free...

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Blue announce additional Plymouth Pavilions date

Following their appearance on ‘The Big Reunion’ earlier this year, and a recent sold out show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 3 May, Blue are soon to be back on the road for a full UK tour, visiting Norwich, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham and London in October. After already announcing further dates to the tour, due to an outstanding response from fans, another seven...

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Texas bring their 'Conversation' to Plymouth Pavilions

In their 25th anniversary year Texas release their brand new studio album ‘The Conversation’ through [PIAS] Recordings on 20 May 2013. Following the album release, Texas will return in November with a full UK tour including a visit to Plymouth Pavilions on Friday 15 November 2013 and a string of dates around the country.

Texas’s eighth album, ‘The Conversation’ is their first in...

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Call for more foster carers to improve stability for children in care

Children are being moved too many times between foster families because of the need for more foster carers across the UK, the Fostering Network is warning today with the publication of new survey results.

The survey found that in the last two years three in five foster carers (61 per cent) have cared for children who have previously had two or more moves between homes. Two in five (43...

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A day on offer at the Aquarium for local schools - but dive in fast!

BBC Springwatch presenter Maya Plass is the latest recruit to the Ecover Blue Mile team. Maya, who lives in the South Hams, has joined the Plymouth-based organisation as ambassador for the three-day Ecover Schools Blue Mile event taking place at the National Marine Aquarium on 17-19 June.

Maya, 35, was snapped up by BBC Springwatch when they spotted the marine work she was doing with...

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Service invents new way to keep people safe

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has partnered with award-winning home care provider Home Instead Senior Care to keep its clients safer in their homes using a new invention.

The Service has designed a smoke alarm testing stick that will help people check their alarms without having to stand on a stool or step ladder.

Now Caregivers working for Home Instead in...

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The Mavericks bring Tex-Mex country and rock 'n' roll to Plymouth Pavilions

Grammy award winning band, The Mavericks are back to tour the UK this summer and heading to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 25 July 2013.

The post-punk band with deep retro-fittings who emerged from Miami’s indie scene over 20 years ago, created a sound of neo-traditional country music which has been described as having innocence, intensity, and vintage influences all in equal measure....

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University welcomes 'One Week Job' man

Plymouth University welcomed a new member to its team this week in the form of ‘One Week Job’ man Matt Frost.

30-year-old Matt, from Liskeard in Cornwall, is currently trying his hand at 52 jobs in a year and is on week 19 of his challenge. Some of his previous jobs include a stuntman, farmer, outdoor instructor, pizza delivery man and journalist.

Whilst at Plymouth...

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Budding traders invited to 'Love Your Local Market'

As part of celebrating the Love Your Local Market fortnight, Plymouth City Market is inviting local people to trade in the Market to test their mettle and see exactly what life as a Market retailer is all about.

The City market is seeking enthusiastic local producers, farmers, micro businesses and those interested in starting their own business to trade free of charge from the City...

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