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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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Newly acquired Scott of the Antarctic object now on display at City Museum and Art Gallery

An important object linked to famous polar explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott, otherwise known as ‘Scott of the Antarctic’, is now on display at the City Museum and Art Gallery.

The object is his christening cup – a piece of commemorative silver gilt dating from as far back as 30 June 1868.

The cup was originally given to a young Scott following his christening at Stoke...

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Crisis looms as new study reveals extent of England's grave shortage

Experts are warning of a looming crisis across England as a new report reveals that the country is rapidly running out of space to bury people.

According to a BBC Local Radio survey, a quarter of burial authorities will run out space in 10 years or less; nearly half (44 per cent) in 20 years or less and some areas have already completely run out of space - with others set to run out in...

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Labour makes train wifi guarantee

Local Labour figures have welcomed the commitment given by the Shadow Transport Secretary to include wifi on trains if Labour wins the 2015 General Election.

Shadow Transport Secretary, Maria Eagle MP, visited Plymouth in July and discussed the importance of wifi on trains with local Labour figures. Plymouth Labour had stated that securing a commitment for free wifi on trains in the...

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Road resurfacing programme continues in October

Eleven Plymouth roads are due to be resurfaced from Sunday 29 September to the end of October, as part of a major five-month programme to repair some of the most severely damaged roads in Plymouth.

The programme, which the Council’s highways contractor Amey began in July, is resurfacing whole roads and large sections of road that suffered the worst damage after the prolonged wet...

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Record numbers of child adoptions in England

New figures show that almost 4,000 children in care were adopted in 2012 - an increase of 15% and the highest ever since records began.

The annual 'looked-after children' statistics show that 3,980 children were adopted across England between April 2012 and March 2013, up from 3,470 the previous year. This is higher than in any year since 1992, when comparable records began.

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500 families given a roof over their heads as HouseLet scheme turns eight

500 families have been given a roof over their head by Plymouth’s City Council’s HouseLet scheme that is celebrating its 8th anniversary this month.

HouseLet gives people temporary accommodation before they’re offered permanent housing.

There are currently 43 landlords signed up to the scheme with another eleven in the pipeline. HouseLet has a range of two and three bedroom...

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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco receives Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has been honoured for his commitment to the marine environment with an honorary doctorate from Plymouth University.

HSH Prince Albert II was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science at a special ceremony on Thursday (26 September) during a visit to the campus.

As part of the trip, HSH Prince Albert II took a tour of...

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Police arrest and charge man wanted for breaching bail conditions

A man who was wanted by police after breaching his bail conditions, has been arrested.

David Dams, 47, was arrested at 9.55pm on Wednesday 25 September after he attended Charles Cross police station in Plymouth.

He has been charged with breaching his bail conditions and appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 26 September at 9.30am.

Mr Dams' bail conditions...

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Fire service thanks public for support during strike

The local Fire and Rescue Service has thanked the public of Devon and Somerset for taking extra care during the industrial action on Wednesday (25 September 2013).

Between the strike hours of 12 noon and 4pm, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received four calls to automatic fire alarms - none of which involved a fire - and attended one.

The Service also attended a...

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Trapped driver rescued after car left A38

A driver became trapped in his car after the vehicle left the slipway of the Exeter-bound carriageway of the A38 between Deeplane and Smithaleigh on Thursday morning (26 September). Police, paramedics and fire crews all attended the scene.

The car went into a field where three fire appliances from Plympton, Crownhill and Plymstock attended. Fire crews worked, alongside paramedics and...

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