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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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University academics receive WISE Award nominations

Two Plymouth University academics have been nominated for national awards in recognition of their efforts to inspire women and girls to pursue study and careers in the sciences.

The annual WISE Awards celebrate female talent in science, technology and engineering – from classroom to boardroom.

And the awards shortlists for 2014 include Plymouth University Professor of Ocean...

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Concern over prison officer numbers

The number of officers at public-sector prisons in the South West region has been cut by 37 per cent in less than four years, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (Monday 20 October).

Research published by the charity shows that, across England and Wales, there were only 14,170 officer grade staff working in prisons run by the state at the end of June...

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Plymouth loves Christmas

With only five weeks until the Christmas Festival begins Plymouth is putting plans in place to make this the best shopping experience in the South West.

Working in partnership with Drake Circus the Plymouth City Centre Company is making Plymouth the place to be this Christmas.

Visitors to the city will be able to shop for high-end brands, view the Christmas lights, visit the...

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Derriford doctors host a successful cancer study day

Consultants from Derriford Hospital recently hosted a study day for specialists in the region, which focused on lung cancer and mesothelioma.

More than 40 delegates from across the peninsula, including consultants, registrars, cancer nurse specialists and research and chemotherapy nurses, attended the educational event at St Cuthbert’s Conference Centre, Buckfast Abbey on Friday 3...

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Plymouth Argyle 1 Carlisle Utd 0

For the second week in a row Argyle protected a single goal lead that they picked up in the first half right to the bitter end, and in doing so reached a point they had not done in six-and-a-half years.

In February 2008 Paul Sturrock's Pilgrims won four successive games en route to finishing 10th in the Championship. These days the division is no longer as lofty, but the feeling of...

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New running groups start this month

You may think joining a running group in the winter would be the last thing on people's minds, but Plymouth City Council’s Sports Development Unit say different. Over the years they have successfully set up and supported many running clubs in the city and say this is a very popular time of year to get people running!

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “Our running clubs are hugely...

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

A woman died after being hit by a car yesterday evening at the University College of St Mark and St John in Plymouth.

Police were alerted to a serious collision in the car park at the rear of the university at around 6.40pm on Friday 17 October, after a Vauxhall Corsa collided with a pedestrian.

The 77-year-old female pedestrian, who was from the Plymstock area, died as a...

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WW1 memorial photo puts Devon on the map

Over the summer the Memorial Awareness Board (MAB) ran its annual photography competition sponsored by Lodge Brothers.

This year’s theme focused on the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. We invited photographers to capture the beauty of their local First World War memorials. Local Resident, Annette Marsh from Plymouth, has put Devon on the map with her amazing photograph...

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