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Jump into summer with the National Trust in the South West as Summer of Play returns, supported by Pokémon

Families across the South West can look forward to a summer packed with adventures as Summer of Play returns to National Trust places, supported by Pokémon.

From Cornwall to Wiltshire and Devon to Dorset, children and their grown-ups can enjoy giant games, circus skills, storytelling,...

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Our Plymouth launches

A new volunteering scheme kicked off today in Plymouth (Tuesday 21 October 2014) with the launch of a website.

Plymouth City Council’s cabinet has approved ‘Our Plymouth’ - the name of the new initiative which aims to work with local residents to help them make improvements to the local community through volunteering, through the Cities of Service fund. Plymouth was one of only seven...

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Contractors event a big success

Staff from Derriford Hospital recently held an event for local businesses to come and talk to the hospital teams about opportunities available.

The event was held Derriford Health and Leisure Centre, Derriford Hospital and around 100 contractors attended.

Julie Richards, Associate Director of Estates at Plymouth Hospitals said: “The event was a great success! The room was full...

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Name the ale, win the ale

What do you call an ale that’s been brewed for giraffes? That’s the challenge being set by two major local names.

Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery have teamed up to launch a brand new ale to help raise money for conservation. And they’re inviting people to enter an online competition to give it a name.

Pete Salmon of Bays Brewery explained: “We produced a special ale for The Great...

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Call on Government to back military credit union

Luke Pollard calls on Government to back creation of a military credit union for Plymouth’s service personnel and their families

Labour’s Candidate for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport is joining efforts to encourage the Government to create a credit union for the armed forces. Pointing to the success of Navy Federal, a credit union providing loans and savings for US military personnel,...

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Ex Hurricane Gonzalo set to hit Devon

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind as they expect the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo to hit Devon this evening (Monday).

While tonight will see wet and windy conditions sweeping eastwards, the strongest winds are expected to occur after the rain clears and winds veer northwesterly through tomorrow morning.

Gusts exceeding 55mph are likely inland, with 60-70mph...

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Remembrance Day in Plymouth

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Fox, and Lady Mayoress will be joined by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Deputy Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor’s Consort, Leader and Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council at this year's Remembrance Day Service on Plymouth Hoe.

The service will remember all those who lost their lives in both World Wars and in all conflicts.

A two-minute...

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Eradicating harmful impacts of manufacturing

The human and environmental dangers posed by a widely used manufacturing technique could be almost eradicated thanks to research led by Plymouth University.

Fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites are painted or sprayed onto products to provide a high-quality finish in transport applications, chemical plants, renewable energy systems and pipelines.

But that finishing...

Graduate inventor captures the imagination with interactive typewriter

An antique typewriter has been transformed for the digital generation, using sensors and circuit boards to turn it into an interactive social tool.

Joe Hounsham, a graduate of the BA (Hons) Digital Art and Technology programme at Plymouth University, decided to revive the 1930s instrument after a presentation about smarter technologies which also invited students to breathe new life...

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Cheeky Little Campers inspire next generation

Year four children at Shakespeare Primary School in Plymouth, met Alison Seabeck MP to explain how they made their fun video on how to pitch a Vango tent

MPs from the South West are meeting pupils in primary schools who have taken part in the ‘Cheeky Little Campers’ campaign to find out what they’ve learnt whilst making pitching videos and trying camping in their new Vango tent....

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