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Victorian drapers’ shop treasures uncovered after decades

A remarkable collection of fittings from a Victorian drapers' shop that closed more than 80 years ago attracted strong interest when it went under the hammer at Chilcotts ' Good Antiques and 20th Century Design sale on July 11.

The collection, which included a rare corset display under a...

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Almost winning is just as good for some gamblers

A new study led by the University of Exeter and Swansea University claims researchers have pinpointed the changes in the brain that lead gamblers to react in the same way to near-misses as they do to winning.

The research shows that near-misses are underpinned by increases in the brain’s electrical activity, particularly in the theta frequency range - known to be involved in processing...

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Motorcycle safety improving in Devon

Devon County Council’s support of motorcycle safety schemes is having a positive impact in reducing collisions involving bikers.

Last year, one biker died on Devon’s roads - the lowest number of biker deaths ever recorded in the county, and down from six in both 2012 and 2011.

However, the Council wants to continue that reduction and make the county even safer for motorcyclists...

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World’s fastest car arrives in Ivybridge

Students from all over Devon travelled to Ivybridge Community College today to see and be inspired by the world’s fastest car – the supersonic, 1,000-mile-per-hour Bloodhound SSC.

The life-size show car (the only one of its kind in the UK) is being hosted by the College for five days, giving 600 students from more than 20 schoolsthe chance to explore the pencil-shaped vehicle and learn...

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Pharmacy staff invite people to have their say

Colleagues from The Co-operative Pharmacy in Ham Green, Plymouth, were calling for local voices to be heard loud and clear as they took to the streets with a giant megaphone on Thursday (20 February) to encourage local people to help shape the future of the business.

The team posed with the super-sized device to mark the launch of The Co-operative’s pioneering “Have Your Say” campaign...

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Dawlish Line could re-open early

Work on to re-open the railway line could be completed earlier than expected, according to Network Rail.

The work to repair the area of track destroyed during the recent heavy storms was initially expected to be completed by mid-March but was pushed back to mid-April after further storm damage frustrated repairs.

However the Rail Minister, Steve Hammond, said the rail company...

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Plymouth people asked to ‘loveourpast’

People in Plymouth are being asked to ‘loveourpast’ as part of a history and cultural campaign to help raise awareness about some of the fantastic stories the city has to tell.

The campaign has been launched to gather ideas, views and support for the new historic and cultural centre being developed, formerly known as the History Centre, but also to help build a love of Plymouth’s...

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Volunteering is mane aim as apprentices muck in at pony sanctuary

A team of nine Plymouth City Council apprentices turned up to volunteer at Ponderosa Pony Sanctuary on Saturday as part of a number of community projects they are getting stuck into.

Fresh faced, excited and eager to help, the team got in touch with Efford’s sanctuary after a local plea for volunteers, offering their free time and help to this charity.

The eager apprentices...

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Appeal for witnesses following stabbing at the weekend

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly stabbed in the city at the weekend.

An altercation broke out between two men in Eastbury Avenue, Honicknowle at around 4.10am on Sunday 23 February.

During the altercation a 24-year-old local man received two stab wounds to his abdomen.

Paramedics attended and took the injured man to hospital for...

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Police want to trace 'Good Samaritan'

Police are hoping to trace a ‘Good Samaritan’ who helped the victim of an assault in Plymouth.

Investigating officers are appealing to members of the public who may have been near to the junction of Bearsdown Road and Eggbuckland Road on Sunday 23 February between 12.50am and 1.05am.

The victim, aged in her 50s, was helped by a man who was carrying a takeaway and who helped her...

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Witness appeal for fatal collison near Totnes

Police are appealing for witnesses of a fatal collision near Totnes on Friday 14 February.

Richard Golborn, 47, from Plymouth, was travelling on the A385 from Totnes to Avonwick when at around 2pm his car, a black Ford Focus, left the road and collided with a tree.

Members of the public stopped and assisted with first aid for Mr Golbron but his injuries tragically proved to be...

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