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World-renowned dental researcher Dr. Bing Hu from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, is to be one of the key speakers at the third International Conference in Dental and Craniofacial Stem Cells to be held in Paris next May.

Dr. Hu, whose presentation will be entitled “Molecular control of tooth epithelial stem cell maintenance and transition”, will talk...

An Exeter-based charity held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open their two new zero carbon energy ‘Satellite’ Landlord Supported Living Houses. The event was followed by a drinks and canapés reception for VIP guests and supporters.

WESC Foundation, a school and college for children, young people and adults with sight loss is a specialist centre for Visual Impairment. The...

Trading Standards Officers in Plymouth seized a haul of illegal tobacco as part of their work to disrupt its supply across the City.

The officers, employed by Plymouth City Council, executed a warrant at a house in Whitleigh and seized over 130 pouches hand rolling tobacco. It is believed that the tobacco which was smuggled was being sold for £9.50. The legitimate price is around £13....

The owners of the ‘Million Pound Slum’ at 18 Grand Parade have been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CRIMBO).

Mr Nigel Healy and Ms Karen Chan owners of the property, were given the Interim Criminal Behaviour Order by Plymouth Magistrates. This is on the grounds of their complete failure to maintain the exterior of the property, despite legal notices ordering them to do so, causing...