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The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

For many young people, learning to drive is becoming an increasingly expensive milestone.

The research, commissioned by Monzo and conducted by Censuswide, surveyed 1,000 newly qualified drivers and found that learners across the UK spend an average of £1,218 on driving lessons....

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Students' Union wins highest award for green impact in the community

Plymouth University’s Students’ Union (UPSU) has received the highest award possible by the National Union of Students (NUS) for its green efforts. Further detail

The Green Impact Excellence Outstanding award reflects dedication to positive environmental action over the last year, turning UPSU into a hub of sustainability at the heart of our wider community.

The award...

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“Train to Teach” roadshow seeks top talent in Plymouth

Aspiring teachers with the passion and potential to teach are being encouraged to attend the National College for Teaching and Leadership’s roadshow when it visits Plymouth on Tuesday 3 June.

The “Train to Teach” roadshow is the most comprehensive event of its kind, giving new graduates and those considering a career change, a chance to find out more about the rewards and opportunities...

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Appeal following serious assault in Saltash

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in Saltash yesterday (Tuesday, May 27) that left a man with serious stab wounds.

Police were called to an adress in Alamein Road at around 2pm to reprts of an injured man.

The 19-year-old local man was then airlifted to Derriford Hospital suffering from a number of stab wounds to his body.

Following enquiries,...

£12m Heritage Lottery Fund grant will bring Plymouth legends to life

Plymouth is celebrating a truly historic moment after scooping earmarked funding of £12.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to create a major new historic and cultural attraction at the very heart of the city.

The HLF today announced the results of its major grants (applications of £5m and over) Board meeting which saw Plymouth approved to receive more than half of the cash needed...

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Saltram wants your World War II stories

Staff and volunteers at Saltram, in Plympton, are commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings as they prepare for ‘Spitfires and Sweethearts’, a 1940’s event taking place over Father’s Day weekend on 14 and 15 June, from 10am to 4pm.

Working in partnership with ‘The 1940’s Roadshow’, Saltram Park will come alive with a replica spitfire, entertainment, live munition...

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Plymouth hosts it's very own 'Antiques Roadshow'

As part of the ‘History Week Live’ celebrations, curators from Plymouth City Museum are inviting people to bring along any artifacts they would like to be evaluated by experts.

The curators will be on hand to answer questions about treasures from 9am–6pm on 28 May. The event is free and everyone is invited.

History Week Live is an event during May Half Term Week and forms part...

Coach crash victims named

Two women who died in a coach in Cornwall have been named locally as Margaret Luxton and Carol Mundoon.

The women died when the coach they were travelling in hit a wall on the A387 near Looe on Tuesday 13 May.

13 people were hospitalised by injuries received in the crash but have now been discharged.

Others with minor injuries were assessed and treated by paramedics at...

Pedal power: thousands enjoy Sky Ride

Thousands of people took to the streets of Plymouth on their bikes this weekend as Sky Ride landed on The Hoe for its third consecutive year.

Cheers were heard as people set off on the ride, which was opened by Plymouth’s Special Olympians gold and bronze medallists, Elizabeth Haywood and Steven Dodd.

The free event hosted by Plymouth City Council, British Cycling and Sky...

Study shows employers are failing to support their stressed workforce

More than half of employees (51%) in the South West say they know a colleague who has had to quit work due to stress.

The research, by Capita Employee Benefits, also reveals that almost eight in 10 workers (78%) have been stressed at work in the past year.

Findings show employers in the South West are failing to support their stressed workforce as over a quarter (28%) of people...

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Child arrests in Devon and Cornwall fall by 74% in five years

Arrests of children by Devon and Cornwall Police have fallen by 74 per cent in five years, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (Tuesday 27 May).

Research shows that the number of arrests in Devon and Cornwall dropped from 5,495 in 2008 to 1,431 in 2013.

It follows a successful Howard League campaign aimed at keeping as many children as possible...

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The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

Students' Union wins highest award for green impact in the community

“Train to Teach” roadshow seeks top talent in Plymouth

Appeal following serious assault in Saltash

£12m Heritage Lottery Fund grant will bring Plymouth legends to life

Saltram wants your World War II stories

Plymouth hosts it's very own 'Antiques Roadshow'

Coach crash victims named

Pedal power: thousands enjoy Sky Ride

Study shows employers are failing to support their stressed workforce

Child arrests in Devon and Cornwall fall by 74% in five years

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