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Vispring hosts former employee at its factory

Local employer, Vispring, hosted former employee Beatrice Denby, who visited the factory in Plymouth for the first time, at the age of 87.

Beatrice worked as a payroll clerk at Vispring for two years after leaving the army in 1945, aged 19; in those days, the factory was based in Willesden, North London. The luxury bed maker moved its operations to Plymouth in 1971, after the London...

Partnership hopes after Chinese conferences

Future collaborations between academics and students in the South West and China could be on the cards after two major conferences in the Far East.

Professor Simon Davies, Chair in Aquaculture Nutrition at Plymouth University and one of the world’s leading aquaculture experts, was among the keynote speakers and session chair at Aquatic China 2014, attended by more than 3,000 people in...

Respect for everyone this Hallowe'en

Devon and Cornwall Police want to ensure that Halloween is a happy and safe time for everyone, whether young or old.

If you are going trick or treating this Halloween we want you to have fun and be safe but remember not everyone wants you to call at their home.

The ‘Sorry... no trick or treat this Halloween' campaign encourages members of the public who do not want to be...

Funding to examine the role of public and patients in medical revalidation

The Collaboration for the Advancement of Medical Education, Research and Assessment (CAMERA) at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has received a grant from The Health Foundation, an independent healthcare charity, to examine the role of public and patients in medical revalidation'

The grant funds the third phase of research supported by The Health...

Project SEARCH Derriford shortlisted for top award

A supported internship programme, based at Derriford Hospital, that supports young adults with learning disabilities to gain paid employment, has been confirmed as a finalist for a top award.

The work of Project SEARCH in supporting young adults with learning disabilities to gain paid employment has been shortlisted in the NHS Inclusivity Leader of the Year category of the 2014 South...

Tourism and visitor economy conference will deliver excellence

Experts in the visitor economy will be joining forces to talk to businesses about how delivering excellence can reap positive benefits for everyone at the annual tourism and visitor economy conference taking place in Plymouth.

Being held at The Rhodes@ The Dome on Thursday 20th November, from 10am to 4pm Destination Plymouth has arranged twelve key speakers to provide motivational...

Inspirational community garden created

Within the grounds of Plymouth Highbury Trust, a community garden has been created by and for people with learning disabilities.

Jane Neale, Resource Worker for Plymouth Highbury Trust explained: “The garden is very new and still a work in progress, so we are very grateful for the donation of £300 from the Fire Service as it means we have been able to establish the garden sooner than...

Plymouth Parent Conference for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities will be able to hear first-hand how Plymouth is responding to the new Children and Families Act at a special event being held next month.

On 4 November Plymouth Parent Partnership and Your Child Your Voice are co-hosting a conference for families, giving them a chance to talk to managers and commissioners...

Young set to sparkle at education and film ceremony

Young learners from across Plymouth will be treading the red carpet at Plymouth’s Children’s University graduation and Young Motion Plymouth 2014.

Over 100 young people between the ages of five and 14 will be graduating with the Children’s University (CU) - a national organisation that recognises the efforts of young people who learn outside the classroom. It is run locally by Plymouth...

Plymouth named best city for families to live

Plymouth has been named the best city in England and Wales for families to live.

According to the 2014 Family Hotspots report by family finance specialist Family Investments, Plymouth has come out tops.

The report, first launched in 2012, analyses postcode data across 71 different data sets, from education, safety and childcare to local amenities, affordable property and green...

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