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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...

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Plymouth University appoints new Executive Dean for Health and Human Sciences

Plymouth University has appointed Professor Patricia Livsey as Executive Dean of its new Faculty of Health and Human Sciences.

Patricia, a nurse by background, will provide strategic leadership of the Faculty, which comprises three academic and practice-based Schools: Health Professions; Nursing and Midwifery, and Psychology.

Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice-Chancellor, said: “We’...

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Graduate designer unveils the torch that will illuminate epic American adventure

This is the striking and symbolic torch which will be carried by thousands of runners as they make their way across 14 American states in an epic relay.

One Run for Boston II is aiming to raise one million dollars to help those affected by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and will set out from California Today (Sunday 16 March).

Thousands of people will then carry the...

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Maternity team celebrate UNICEF UK accreditation

Staff at Derriford Hospital's Maternity Unit have been celebrating their achievement of full Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation with UNICEF UK.

The award is given to health facilities after an assessment by UNICEF has shown that recognised standards of best practice are in place to improve the care provides for all mothers and babies.

Taking just over four years to...

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Future of the high street to be discussed at Plymouth BID Conference

The future of the high street will be a key theme at the Plymouth Business Improvement District Conference due to be held on Thursday 3 April at Council House in Plymouth’s Civic Centre. Plymouth City Centre Company and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are jointly hosting the event.

The conference will include a keynote speech from Brandon Lewis MP, Minister for Local Government and...

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Appeal following Crownhill robbery

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in the City.

The incident occurred between 10.45pm and 11pm on Wednesday 12 March in the Crownhill area of Plymouth.

The victim, a woman, aged in her 30s got off a bus at the Little Dock bus stop on Crownhill Road and walked towards Higher St Budeaux. She crossed over the road and walked...

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West Park Library goes Wi-Fi

Members of the West Park Library can now connect their electronic devices to the internet for free as Wi-Fi is now available.

Some of the first users to take advantage of this facility are the jobseekers attending the work club where members meet every Wednesday between 10am and midday.

The Work Club, which is run by Plymouth City Council’s Library service in partnership with...

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Police hunt motorcycle arsonist

Plymouth police are investigating after two motorcycles belonging to the same owner were targeted by an arsonist.

The first incident happened overnight on 20/21 February when a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was set alight in Miles Mitchell Avenue, Eggbuckland. The green and white bike, valued at £5,749, was totally destroyed by the fire.

In the early hours of Monday (10 March)...

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Council leader tells PM "we need action as well as words"

Council leader Tudor Evans has vowed to keep up the pressure on the Government to ensure the region's rail issues stay at the top of Whitehall's to-do list.

He has written to the Prime Minister asking for a progress report on a number of commitments the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Transport made when they visited the city in the aftermath of last month's storm....

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Five Years of Dignity in Care Forum

Staff from almost 60 residential care homes across Plymouth will be gathered to celebrate five years of the ‘Dignity in Care Forum’ this month.

The Forum was set up in 2009 with the aim of providing a network for those working in the caring profession to share best practice, with the ultimate aim of ensuring quality and achieving better standards of care in homes throughout the city...

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