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Incredible Mystical Allure of Dartmoor Brought into the Spotlight Amidst Efforts to Prevent Wildfires

Just south of Devon, you’ll find the sprawling landscape of Dartmoor, complete with a temperate rainforest, rolling hills, and a deep history of myth and folklore. It’s a unique place in the UK, and one that’s very accessible for those who want to immerse themselves in its incredible...

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Royal appointment for Plymouth academics

Academics from Plymouth University will be among those meeting the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall during an event to raise awareness of the problem of marine litter.

Microplastics expert Professor Richard Thompson and Dr Gregory Borne, Director of the University’s Sustainability and Surfing Research Group, will be sharing experiences and ideas of how to reduce the amount of...

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New co-working hub for Plymouth

Thrive Hubs, an innovative network of co-working hubs, is due to officially open its door for business for the first time in Plymouth in three weeks, thanks to the completion of its first project in Ocean Crescent.

“The interest shown by the business community during and after the Plymouth Business Show gave the whole team a massive boost. We have always passionately believed we are...

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Host families needed in Devon

A Devon-based work placement company is seeking host families for international trainees as it prepares for its busiest summer yet.

The Training Partnership (TTPL) is welcoming more than 240 trainees to the county in July, and another 300 from August to October, with a need for host families in Exeter, Torbay and across South Devon for this summer, autumn and beyond.

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StartUp Britain hits Plymouth

Following a highprofile Downing Street launch, national enterprise campaign StartUp Britain has hit the road and arrives in Plymouth today on the way to helping the number of UK businesses started in 2015 to reach a record 600,000.

At last month’s launch, surrounded by entrepreneurs, David Cameron announced that the target set for the governmentbacked Start Up Loans company three...

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Dramatic cliff rescue in Plymouth

Emergency crews staged a dramatic rescue in the early hours of this morning.

At approximately 03.03hrs Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue recieved a call from Ambulance Control requesting assistance at coastal cliffs just off Admiralty road in the Stonehouse area of Plymouth.

The request for assistance was for rescuing a 25 year old male who had fallen some 25 to 30ft from the...

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Plymouth student wins research cash

A medical student from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has received an award of £1,000 from the Peninsula Medical Foundation to pursue a research project investigating neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), as part of the INSPIRE scheme.

James Russell has just completed his second year studying medicine at Plymouth University.

His research project is...

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Your essential guide to MTV Crashes

With days to go until MTV Crashes Plymouth, people are urged to plan ahead to ensure a fantastic time is had by all.

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to attend the two-day music event, which takes place on Plymouth Hoe on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 July and features among other acts Little Mix (pictured).

Tickets are currently being dispatched and can be tracked...

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Plymouth graduate presents showcase of 360-degree film technology

A showcase of striking works by Plymouth University graduate Sue Austin will go on display during three days of interactive activities.

The internationally acclaimed artist – whose work has been seen by an estimated global television audience of around 150 million – is inviting audiences to become ‘Immersed in 360’.

Designed as a research exhibition – and taking place in the...

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Special donation to ICU unit

A big thank you to Sam Pells, who paid a special visit to Pencarrow Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, to generously donate £12,000 and to thank staff for the care that her late husband, Neville Pells, had received.

Neville had a surfing accident in 2013 and was admitted to Pencarrow, but he sadly lost his life four days later.

Sam and 21 other volunteers decided to complete...

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Dorset tops the travel Wish-list for Plymouth TV watchers

Dorset is the top UK travel destination for British TV viewers in Plymouth according to a leading train company - with one third (33%) interested in visiting the region after being inspired by popular ITV series Broadchurch.

The survey, conducted by CrossCountry, found that nearly half (48%) have visited a particular destination after being influenced by a film or TV programme and 49%...

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