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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the...

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Plymouth hosts Japanese dementia delegation

A delegation from Japan is visiting Plymouth on Thursday 12 December to see the city’s pioneering work in dementia care.

The Japanese delegates will be treated to a tour of the city and shown the fantastic services and activities provided to people with dementia.

Plymouth is recognised as leading the way nationally with its work to improve the lives of people with dementia and...

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14-year-old arrested after alleged stabbing at Plymouth school

A pupil at a Plymouth school has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a fellow student this morning.

Police were called to Eggbuckland Community College shortly before 8.40am following reports that a student had been stabbed.

A 15-year-old boy has been taken to Derriford hospital with a back injury. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The 14-year-...

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Police tasered teenager with special needs

Devon and Cornwall Police have tasered a teenage boy with special learning needs at Chelfham Senior School in Bere Alston, near Tavistock.

Police were called to the school grounds around 9pm on December 1 after an alleged assault on a teacher involving three teenage boys.

Two 14-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy were involved in the incident.Devon and Cornwall police have...

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Lord Kestenbaum installed as inaugural Plymouth University Chancellor

A Life Peer with a distinguished background in investment, innovation, and the voluntary sector has been installed as Plymouth University’s inaugural Chancellor.

The Lord Jonathan Kestenbaum, Chief Operating Officer of RIT Capital Partners plc, one of Britain’s most respected companies, formally accepted the role at a special ceremony in the Roland Levinsky Building last night....

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Winning sculpture takes up residence in Saltram Garden

As winter approaches Saltram Garden near Plymouth, staff, volunteers and visitors have been blessed with a bright new addition. A beautiful sculpture of a bird in flight is now on display for all to enjoy.

Saltram’s Garden contains a wealth of plants from across the globe as well as some stunning architectural wonders and water features. It now hosts this beautifully elegant sculpture...

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17-year-old arrested after serious assault in Plympton

A 17-year-old boy was arrested this morning (Monday 9 December) on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

He is currently in police custody at Charles Cross police station.

The arrest is in connection with a serious assault that is alleged to have taken place at around 9.15pm outside the Ridgeway Service Station on the Ridgeway in Plympton on 4 December 2013. The...

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Christmas at Honicknowle Youth Centre

Share in some festive cheer at a cracking Christmas event for the whole community at Honicknowle Youth Centre on Saturday 14 December.

Youth workers at the Centre on Honicknowle Lane are supporting young people to organise and hold the Christmas event, which is not only for young people, but open to the whole community.

The event will bring local partners together including...

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Top Night Out taxi hits the streets

Have a top night out in Plymouth and make sure you get home safely, that's the message as a new campaign literally takes to the streets in Plymouth.

A taxi branded with the top night out safety messages will be driving around the city this festive season to remind people to make travel plans for the end of an evening out. It's part of a safety campaign championed by local charity...

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Santander opens new branch at Plymouth University

Santander has opened a new campus-based branch at Plymouth University as part of its commitment to support and build on our existing activity with universities and students throughout the UK.

The new Santander branch was opened by Luis Juste, Director of Santander Universities UK, Professor Wendy Purcell, VC of Plymouth University and Emma Lloyd, Branch Manager yesterday (Thursday)....

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Lugworms find microplastic pollution not to their tastes

Tiny bits of plastic trash could spell big trouble for some of the smallest and most crucial members of the marine ecosystem according to scientific findings released today.

Research conducted by Plymouth University and the University of Exeter has revealed the unpalatable situation confronting the lugworm when it is exposed to high levels of microplastic in ocean sediments.

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