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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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Brewin Dolphin charity golf day gains Olympic support

Brewin Dolphin Plymouth announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day at Boringdon Park Golf Club on Tuesday 21st May, 2013 in support of the British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA). On the day, there is the opportunity to enter a unique charity auction for the chance to win a half-hour diving lesson for up to 3 people at the Plymouth Life Centre with Olympic Coach Andy Banks. The...

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NHS Trust throws down gauntlet to staff for cup challenge

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is throwing down the gauntlet for staff in a Cup Challenge at this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon.

In teams each department that enters the 13.1 mile challenge submit their five fastest times, with the overall fastest group time earning the right to lift the coveted Challenge Cup.

The inter-departmental challenge, designed to foster healthy...

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Police family on the road for charity

An Okehampton officer and his two brothers will be heading straight for success with a 230-mile charity walk next month.

Neighbourhood beat manager Matt Evans will be treking the Fosse Way Roman Road with his brother Steve, a police fingerprint expert, and Barry, a care home manager, in aid of two charities.

The trio will set off from Lincoln on 13 May and aim to average more...

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Applications open for Coastal Communities Fund

Organisations or businesses in Plymouth with bright ideas about creating long-term jobs may be able to apply for funding under the Coastal Communities Fund.

Round 2 of the Coastal Communities Fund has just been launched with £21.7 million available nationally and the Council is encouraging people to get in touch with them to see if they may be eligible.

Last year, the Council...

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Students help to improve dental care for homeless

Dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have been working with residents from a local project providing housing and support for homeless Armed Forces Veterans.

Ten students visited residents at the veterans’ home run by South West charity Alabaré Christian Care & Support recently, to get their input on a pack they are producing aimed at...

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Plymouth announces plans for Armed Forces Day 2013

Air, sea and land displays will once again wow crowds on Plymouth Hoe as plans are unveiled for Armed Forces Day 2013.

The city is honouring its military connections and will build on the hugely successful Armed Forces Day national event last year that attracted tens of thousands of visitors.

The event on Saturday 29 June will be a wonderful opportunity to see the armed forces...

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'Portrait Bench' unveiled by Ben McBean

Former Royal Marine and double amputee Ben McBean unveiled the new ‘Portrait Bench’ in Plymouth’s North Cross today.

The bench, which has been installed as part of a makeover of the walking and cycling facilities in the area, features three life-size figures chosen by the local community to celebrate Plymouth’s history and culture – including Ben McBean himself.

Ben McBean’s...

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Firefighters to scale Dartmoor summits to raise money for charities

Plymouth firefighters will be aiming for the top this summer in bid to reach the summit of every tor on Dartmoor within seven days.

There are 155 tors marked on the Ordnance survey map and the team will have to walk between twelve and sixteen hours per day to reach them all in a week.

The firefighters from Greenbank fire station - Mark Rogers, Kevin Elford, and Nick Williams –...

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Police donate seized car to Plymouth hospice

A car seized from a convicted drug dealer will be put to good use after Devon and Cornwall Police came to the aid of a Plymouth hospice for the terminally ill.

Staff at St Luke's Hospice recently issued the plea after a local car dealer was unable to continue its support.

Luckily for St Luke’s, the plea found its way to the desk of Detective Sergeant Mark Newnham, from the...

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Celebrity chef to chip in for Comic Relief bake sale

A celebrity chef will be trading top tips with students at a Plymouth school for disadvantaged young people to help them raise cash for Comic Relief.

Chris Tanner will be chipping in to add some celebrity sparkle to brownies for a cake bake sale at Plymouth City Council’s Alternative Complementary Education service, or ACE as it is better known, on Friday 15 March. The school works...

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