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Exciting weekend of events at Plymouth Uni

Plymouth University’s world class facilities and place at the heart of the community are to be showcased to the public as never before.

From open-air cultural events to laboratory tours, exhibitions of student work to pioneering partnerships, the city centre campus will be thrown open for The Big Festival Weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June.

Two days of events will aim to...

Police to keep summer watch on Dartmoor

Devon and Cornwall Police is teaming up with partner agencies to tackle crime across Dartmoor throughout the summer.

Local officers will be running Moorwatch, a multi-agency operation which aims to prevent and disrupt criminals operating in isolated rural areas, particularly at car park and beauty spots surrounding the national park.

The moor historically sees a seasonal rise...

New contracts awarded to improve home care

New contracts have been awarded to improve care for people in Plymouthwho require care at home.

Plymouth City Council is working together with NHS Northern, Eastern, Western (NEW) Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to drive up standards in domiciliary care.

Under the new contracts, which incorporate home care, rapid response, dementia support and integration with health...

Musicians reunite for special occasion

The Plymouth Youth Concert band is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and members both past and present are planning to come together for a special concert.

Formed in April 2005, the band was the first city-wide youth ensemble created by the newly-formed Plymouth Youth Music Service and began with just 9 members.

The band has since gone from strength to strength, having...

Fairy Bricks donate Lego to sick kids

Children being cared for at Derriford Hospital now have more to look forward to, following a huge donation of £800.00 worth of Lego from the charity Fairy Bricks.

Eight year old patient, Nathan Rogers, and his sister Hollie were on hand to receive the donation, made by Sarah Wimlett, Consultant Anaesthetist, on behalf of the charity. Nathan and Hollie were joined by Marcus Granville,...

NUT call for school holiday reform

The NUT has sparked debate by saying pupils should be able to skip school to go on holiday without their parents being penalised.

About 1,200 delegates attending the the union's national conference will vote on the parental fines motion this afternoon (Saturday).

The motion seeks to repeal the relevant amendments to the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2013...

Charity puts smiles on children’s faces

Hugs from Henry have generously donated 150 Easter eggs to the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.

After appealing to the public, a total of 600 eggs were donated, which will be shared between Derriford Hospital, Jeremiahs Journey, Children's Hospice South West, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and CLIC Sargent, Homes from Home.

Elsbeth Hallam, Henry’s mum said: “It...

Appeal for witnesses after rock concert assault

Officers are investigating a serious assault which occurred at around 10.00pm on Friday 27th February, during a ‘Royal Blood’ rock concert at the Plymouth Pavilions.

The incident occurred at the rear of the dance hall and during an altercation the victim, a man, aged in his late 50’s was pushed to the floor and then kicked to the face and head several times. As a result of the assault...

Ken to run 100th half marathon in Plymouth

Ken Howick, aged 52 from Bickington, Devon, will be completing his landmark 100th ever half marathon at Plymouth’s Half Marathon on Sunday 19th April 2015, in memory of his mother June Allin, for Target Ovarian Cancer.

Ken, who took part in his first half marathon back in 1990, said: “My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1978, and sadly again in 2009. In September 2013 she...

Landlords urged to have their say

A new website will give landlords in Devon a unique chance to have their say during the General Election campaign.

Developed by the Residential Landlords Association, the site is a hub for all information landlords will need including the policies of all the main parties; exclusive articles from them on their plans for the private rented sector; and key facts about the market.

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