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June sale tops auction record as costume jewellery sparkles

Chilcotts Auctioneers has revealed that its June sale was the most successful to date.

The total achieved at hammer price was £280,000. This success reflects the current spike in silver and gold prices with top performers including gold proof coin sets from the Royal Mint.

A 2013...

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Rail union members vote to strike

The RMT’s ballot for both strike action and action short of a strike of all First Great Western members over the threat to jobs and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Inter-City trains has recorded overwhelming votes in favour:

Strike action – 80% yes vote

Action short of a strike – 92% yes vote

At the end of May the union confirmed that it had entered into...

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Are you scam aware?

Trading Standards officers are calling on residents in Plymouth to expose scams and help stop more people from falling prey to clever cons that fleece them of thousands of pounds.

Scams Awareness Month launches on 1 July and will be highlighting how scams continue to flourish when people stay silent.

Figures show that less than five per cent of victims report scams to the...

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Volunteers wanted for fireworks extravaganza

Parkinson’s UK is calling out for volunteers from across the South West, to ensure a fireworks display goes off with a bang.

The charity is asking for local people to volunteer for a couple of hours to sell official programmes and collect donations, at the Annual British Fireworks Championship in Plymouth on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August.

The event, which takes place at...

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Prove you live in Plymouth to use city's tips

People bringing waste and recycling to Plymouth’s tips from this week will have to prove they live in the city before being allowed on site.

From Wednesday 1 July staff at Chelson Meadow and Weston Mill Household Waste and Recycling Centres will be asking all those who use the sites for a photo-ID, for example, driving licence, armed forces ID – any photo ID with a Plymouth address...

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Housing regeneration project moves a step closer

New improved homes, more jobs and training are in the pipeline as the third phase of a major £168million housing regeneration project moves a step closer.

When complete, the North Prospect development, a joint project between Plymouth Community Homes and Plymouth City Council, will see up to 1,100 new homes being built and 300 homes refurbished to meet a higher standard. Phase 1 is now...

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Plymouth hosts Criminology Conference

Plymouth University is preparing to host the annual conference of the British Society of Criminology.

More than 250 of the world’s foremost thinkers in the fields of criminology and criminal justice will be attending the event from June 30 to July 3.

It will include keynote addresses by leading academics from the UK, United States and Australia, as well as workshops and...

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Power ahead with Milwaukee

Serious about power tools? Love Superbikes? Well get down to Plymouth’s Plumb and Parts Center on Friday 3 July for some action with Milwaukee.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Milwaukee spider-dome, where experts will be demonstrating the latest range of cordless tools and accessories. You’ll also get the chance to have a go.

If you pick-up a Milwaukee bargain on the day you’ll...

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Plymouth fast food restaurant gets high-tech investment boost

Plymouth’s high street has been given a significant investment boost with the bold transformation of the McDonald’s restaurant.

Situated at the top of New George Street, the restaurant, which first opened in 1997, has been given a high-tech makeover to feature new self-service kiosks and digital menu boards.

The redesign also includes McDonald’s signature style with a bright,...

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It’s not just knots for Plymouth Cubs

Cubs from Plymouth joined Cubs from across Devon last weekend to compete in the annual County Field Gun Run on Paignton sea front.

The Cubs had to race each other in timed runs, after a day of timed runs the eventual winners were a mixed team from 27th Plymouth and 3rd Ivybridge with 2nd place going to 27th Plymouth A team, who after a whole day of runs were equal on time with 6th...

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Local Research Midwife gains Masters in Midwifery

Heidi Hollands, a Research Midwife based at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has attained a Master of Midwifery (MMid) qualification.

Heidi was awarded a merit by the University of Sheffield in March 2015. She was encouraged and supported by her team to pursue the course and completed the entirety of the work within her own personal time. Heidi said: “I now have an even better...

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