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Robot open day a huge success

An open day held at Derriford Hospital, showcasing the work of a new robot used to treat radical prostatectomies, was a resounding success.

On Wednesday 24 June, around 100 people, including patients, carers, fundraisers and members of the public, came along to the level 3 concourse of the Terence Lewis Building to see for themselves how the da Vinci robot works.

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Got a question about recycling?

A question and answer session all about recycling in Plymouth is taking place this Thursday on the Council Facebook as part of Recycling Week.

People will be able to post a question about what can and can’t be recycled and waste staff will aim to answer them either on the day or within 24 hours.

With Plymouth’s new material recycling facility now operational and Recycling Week...

Virtual Jet Centre flies high

CELEBRATIONS are underway at Devon’s award-winning Virtual Jet Centre after staff received their 250th five star review on online travel review site tripadvisor.

The centre offers members of the public the chance to experience the feeling of actually flying in their bespoke simulator, taught by real pilots.

Captain Andy Wilkins, who founded the centre and built the 737-800...

Devon law firm supports local people

Kitsons Solicitors has shown its ongoing commitment to making a difference to vulnerable local people by awarding Shout It Out Learning Project just under £1,000.

The community project helps to ‎develop life skills‬ for people in ‎Plymouth‬ who struggle to read and write. The grant will support adult literacy sessions, giving them confidence in their abilities and helping to raise...

Life Centre to get a green hat

This summer the iconic Plymouth Life Centre will be crowned with the city’s largest solar roof.

As part of Plymouth City Council’s ambition to become a greener and sustainable city, the Council is working with Plymouth Energy Community (PEC), a local Community Benefit Society, to help increase the amount of renewable energy generated in the City.

PEC is owned and run by...

Three month Closure Order on Plymouth ‘legal highs’ shop

Plymouth magistrates have granted a three month closure order on a shop selling ‘legal highs’, following a series of complaints about anti-social behaviour.

The closure order – for the High Life Shop in Cornwall Street – was applied for by Plymouth City Council under Section 86 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, new legislation that came into effect in October...

College pledges to help Plymouth become a sustainable fish city

The Sustainable Fish Cities campaign aims to change the way consumers buy and eat fish, and to encourage local businesses and caterers to serve environmentally sustainable fish. With a long and proud connection with fisheries and as home to the largest fish market in England, Plymouth is one of only 27 Marine Protected Areas in England and home to around one thousand native species. The...

Police celebrate Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Police in Plymouth will be celebrating the contribution of the city’s servicemen and women at Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June.

Officers and staff are taking part in this year’s event being held on the Hoe between 9.30am and 11pm to honour military personnel past and present.

The neighbourhood team from Charles Cross police station will be hosting a police stand on the Hoe...

Judi social media revolution grows

A social media revolution is growing over the decision by BBC Radio Devon boss Mark Grinnell to axe the Judi Spiers show.

Hundreds of people have taken to Twitter and Facebook to express their anger and dismay.

A Facebook post announcing Judi’s last show this morning had received more than 100 comments in just over an hour meanwhile, a statement made online by Mr Grinnell...

Social enterprises showcased at launch of next round

Social enterprises in Plymouth can pitch their great ideas to scale their business, create jobs and help the city’s residents in the next round of Social Enterprise Investment Fund.

A mixture of capital loans and grants is on offer for organisations and businesses hoping to create work and boost prospects in neighbourhoods where there are fewer opportunities.

The funding, worth...

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