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Gold Dust fitness challenge launches

A partnership between the Gold Dust Appeal and St Mellion International Resort has been launched with a fitness challenge.

Anyone taking up the Gold Dust Challenge – which offers a variety of activities – gets a five-day temporary membership for St Mellion. A £10 registration fee and any sponsorship raised by participants will all go to Gold Dust.

The 11 different challenges...

Job swap for National School Meals week

CATERed - Plymouth’s school meal provider - has organised a job swap between one of its kitchen managers and a top local chef as part of National School Meals Week.

On Monday 2 November Bridget Pook, Catering Manager from Stoke Damerel Primary School was joined by two pupils from Mayflower Academy to help out at family run bistro, Jolly Jacks. Bridget was busy in the the kitchen, while...

Stay safe this Bonfire Night

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are urging locals to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night by following some simple do’s and don’ts to reduce risks.

As fireworks are explosives and burn at such high temperatures, the utmost care is necessary in their storage, handling and use, whether you are organising a display for the family, friends or the general public.

Marc House,...

Armed Forces Day shortlisted for tourism award

It has been announced that the 2015 Armed Forces Day event in Plymouth, which saw around 50,000 people attend, has been shortlisted for Best Tourism Event in the Devon Tourism Awards.

As one of the finalists for the award Plymouth City Council, organisers of the event, will compete to be awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze along side Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink and The...

Councillor boosts Gold Dust funds

Plymouth City Councillor Nick Kelly has chosen to donate £350 from his Community Grant Scheme to the Gold Dust Appeal.

Gold Dust is aimed at raising £100,000.00 to transform the children’s wards, creating a bright, welcoming environment on level 12 at Derriford Hospital.

This will include tactile, colourful and interactive displays for patients and their families. Mr Kelly,...

Rogue landlord fined thousands for renting substandard homes

A Plymouth man has been fined more than £20,000 after admitting renting out substandard houses to 30 people without being a registered landlord.

John Mayer, of 68, Exmouth Road, Plymouth, pleaded guilty to four cases of failing to apply for a licence to operate a house in multiple occupation as required by the Housing Act 2004.

He also failed to comply with improvement notices...

Dying Jo's latest blog will wrench your heart

"Mummy I don't want you to die, I would miss you too much if you were a star.

"If the doctors can't make you better I may be able too, I'm a vet. Now sit down so that I can inspect you."(I think he meant examine)

"If you're tired mummy we can have a lovely play-cuddle together on the sofa under the duvet, that always makes you feel better."

It is the living in fear that...

Bonfire night set to go off with a bang

Bonfire night celebrations are set to go off with a huge bang on Plymouth Hoe tonight (5 Nov) =, and what a firecracker of an evening there is planned!

Organised by Plymouth City Council there will be plenty to keep visitors entertained as the light fades across the city. The event will start at 4pm with fairground rides for all the family and a fantastic selection of food and drink...

Sign up to be #floodaware

Almost five million people in England are at risk of flooding. As well as checking flood risk, people can also find out what to do if a flood happens and how to reduce risk to their personal safety and property.

The website also includes practical advice on how to prepare for flooding, such as moving treasured possessions upstairs and having important documents easily to hand.

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2016 Devon Farm Business Awards launch

The 2016 Devon Farm Business Awards were launched on Monday 2 November, on the farm of Devon’s 2015 “Farmer of the Year”, John and Clare Clapp, at Hartnoll, near Tiverton.

The awards are organised by a partnership of the Addington Fund, the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), and Stephens Scown Solicitors.

Speaking at the launch, DCAA Chairman, Mary Quicke MBE, said...

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