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Derriford plays key part in national tinnitus research

Are you or is someone you know affected by tinnitus?

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is participating in a national, clinical trial into a potential new drug treatment for tinnitus.

Derriford Hospital is one of 11 in the UK taking part in the QUIET-1 trial, which will involve about 150 patients receiving four daily pills - or a placebo - every day for four weeks.

James...

Charity aims to turn ignorance into inspiration

A coastal conservation charity is helping young people to face the natural world with more confidence by organizing close encounters with some amazing creatures.

Clare Rugg, from Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, explained: “There’s a big emphasis these days on getting kids outdoors, inspiring a love of the natural world and letting them get to know their local...

Plymouth chippy sets new world record

Plymouth’s Kingfisher Fish and Chips has set a new world record. It has more MSC certified sustainable choices on its menu than any other fish and chip shop or restaurant in the world.

Run by Craig Maw, his partner Nikki and their 18 strong team, Kingfisher Fish and Chips has always had sustainable fish sourcing at the front of all of their minds.

“We are very proud to offer...

Flood warning as heavy rain set to hit Devon

The Met Office is warning that areas of heavy rain are likely affect parts of Devon tomorrow morning (Monday).

Forecasters say the rain should start clearing by early afternoon, but are warning to be aware of the possibility of localised surface water flooding, as well as minor disruption to road travel and outdoor activities.

The Exeter-based agency’s Chief Forecaster said: A...

Plymouth club wins national award for supporting disabled bowlers

The Plymouth Life Centre Indoor Bowls Club (IBC) has won a national award for supporting disabled bowlers.

The club has won the first ever Love Fisher Brown Award, set up last October to recognise and reward organisations that provide opportunities for people with disabilities to play the sport.

Chosen by a panel of judges from the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA), Disability...

Doing some-fin amazing for our sharks!

The Blue Mile is back for a fifth year – with brand new title sponsors Rockfish and new charity partners, the Plymouth-based Shark Trust, teaming up with event organisers Sport Environment.

The newly christened Rockfish Blue Mile will make its first big splash on Saturday 5 September in Plymouth on the opening weekend of the Ocean City Festival. And, for the first time in 2016, the...

Mark raises £800 for children’s wards

Mark Deacon has raised an amazing £800.00, which he has kindly donated to The Children’s Happy Hospital Fund (CHHF) at Derriford Hospital.

In April 2015, Mark ran the London Marathon and decided to donate the money raised to CHHF. After receiving donations from staff and students from his place of work, Looe Community Academy, a cheque was presented to Level 12.

Sue Rodgers,...

Plymouth Pots and Pans Amnesty

A ‘pots and pans amnesty’ is being held in Plymouth as part of our Grow, Share, Cook initiative to get more people cooking fresh food.

The event has been organised via the Our Plymouth volunteer scheme in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Tamar Grow Local, Food is Fun and Plymouth Community Homes.

You can take down your old pots and pans to the Grow, Share Cook marquee...

Still time to sign up for Reading Challenge

More than 3,000 children in Plymouth have signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge so far – and there’s still time to join in.

Organised by The Reading Agency in partnership with local libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge encourages four to 11-year-olds to read six or more library books or eBooks during the school summer holiday.

This year, young readers are being...

Liquid nitrogen and ping-pong balls collide in the name of science

What happens when you place liquid nitrogen in a container filled with 1,650 ping-pong balls?

It may not be a question asked every day, but scientists at Plymouth University have staged just such an experiment to inspire people about the power of science.

Led by Dr Roy Lowry, Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry, the experiment begins when a canister of liquid nitrogen is...

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