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Winkleigh's much-loved fair returns

Winkleigh's much-loved annual Fair is now underway, with a packed programme of community events and celebrations continuing throughout the week following a successful opening ceremony held on Sunday in the Town Square.

The Winkleigh Fair is one of Devon's oldest surviving community...

Police appeal following indecent exposures

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information following a series of suspected linked indecent exposures.

The incidents in the main have occurred in the Manadon area of the City.

The first incident occurred in October last year on Tuesday 29 October at around 1.20pm when a man exposed himself to a woman whilst walking across the bridge at the Manadon roundabout.

The...

New dispersal order will come into effect in April

A dispersal order designed to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the city centre, along the waterfront and in Union Street, Stonehouse, North Hill and Mutley Plain will come into effect in April.

The order was requested by the police and signed this week as a delegated decision by Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet Member for Co-operatives and Community Development, Councillor...

'Virtual fish' research aims to reduce the requirement for live animal testing

The effectiveness of ‘virtual fish’ in establishing the toxicity and concentration of man-made chemicals is to be investigated by biological scientists at Plymouth University in collaboration with multinational pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca.

The University has previously perfected the technique of coaxing cells from the liver of rainbow trout and then manipulating them to form a...

Make time for mum this Mother's Day with Plymouth Race for Life

As Mother's Day approaches (March 30), Plymouth mums and daughters are being invited to spend quality time together by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at The Hoe.

This year Mother’s Day falls on the same date that the clocks spring forward and British summer time starts.

It’s a timely reminder to make the most of the lighter evenings by giving mums the attention...

Putting Healthcare Science under the Microscope

Ranging from diagnosis of blood disorders in the lab, to the design and manufacture of bespoke medical devices, Healthcare Scientists play a large and invaluable role in the patient care provided by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

This week the Trust we will be shining the spotlight on our Healthcare Science staff, as part of NHS Healthcare Science Week.

Jill Griffin,...

Seth Lakeman inspires budding singer-songwriters at Plymouth University

He is used to playing in front of thousands at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues – but folk sensation Seth Lakeman performed to a much smaller audience when he led a workshop for students at Plymouth University.

The Devon-based musician spent time working with nine budding singer-songwriters ahead of their performances at a festival being staged in Plymouth next weekend....

Power used to pave the way for affordable homes

A derelict Plymouth property that had been empty for 20 years is to be demolished to pave the way for new homes to be built as part of the large-scale regeneration of North Prospect.

Plymouth City Council used special legal powers to force the sale of the house – 18 Ash Grove – after both the Council and Plymouth Community Homes were unable to trace the owner in order to negotiate...

The Chattiest Streets in the South West are the Happiest Streets

Making small talk with a neighbour doesn’t always come naturally for people in the South West but when they do make the effort they feel happier, a new study has revealed.

A national survey carried out by Lottery-funded initiative The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours, found that more than 70% of people in the South West said that small talk makes them feel happier...

Local M&S volunteers set to tackle Wembury Beach litter

Marks & Spencer (M&S) Plymouth employees are descending on Wembury beach to free it from litter as part of this year’s Big Beach Clean-up.

Taking place on Friday 25 April from 10am, the Big Beach Clean-up is hosted in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and invites local residents to join in the litter picking activities. Customers that register for the...

Think safe when using the roads

Sergeant Owen Messenger from Devon and Cornwall Police is urging drivers and cyclists to ‘think safe’ when using the county’s roads.

Since the start of the year, there have been five incidents involving pedal cycles; all of which were serious. Last year alone, there were 77 casualties involving a pedal cycle, compared to 60 in 2012. Of these, five resulted in the deaths of the rider...

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