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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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Young people host VIP HMS Heroes film premiere

Young people from HMS Heroes Youth Ambassadors will be hosting a VIP event at the Royal Citadel, by kind permission of Lt. Col Edward Dawes of 29 Commando, Royal Artillery, on the 25 June, to premiere their campaign film 'At Your Service'.

The film aims to show teachers and other educational professionals what it is like to be part of a military family. The premiere will be attended by...

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New contract awarded for patient transport in Plymouth

The contract for non-emergency patient transport in Plymouth has been awarded to the healthcare and waste services company SRCL Limited.

This follows a tender process launched in March 2013, with qualified organisations invited to bid for the five year contract to provide the service.

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust said: "Patients travelling to healthcare appointments in Plymouth...

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Man rescued from Tamar Bridge

Emergency services have rescued a man who climbed the Tamar Bridge last night.

The bridge was closed fo over an hour while rescue services first negotiated with the man and then managed a successful rescue.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue report that they were called at approximately 21:45 last night by the Police to assist them.

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'Adventures In Music’ for the under-fives at Museum and Art Gallery

A new series of world and folk music events at the City Museum and Art Gallery is offering under-fives and their grown-ups a unique experience where they learn about new sounds, instruments and cultures.

Adventures in Music runs on the last Friday of the month from 11am to 11.45am and features interactive sessions led by world class musicians.

The next event on the programme...

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Council backs new affordable housing scheme

A brand new innovative approach to affordable housing is to be launched in Plymouth.

In a first for the UK, the newly formed company RENTplus will offer people on the housing register new homes with affordable rent. The tenants will also be given cash towards their deposit to help them buy their RENTplus home.

Plymouth City Council has been working with Pillar Land Securities...

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Family pays tribute to Adam Smart, the young motorcyclist killed in A38 collision

The family have paid tribute to Adam Smart who died from injuries sustained when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a heavy goods vehicle on the A38 in Saltash last Monday (10 June) .

The statement reads:

"Adam David Smart, aged 20, although pronounced dead on Tuesday 11 June, officially passed away on Wednesday 12 June after completing his hero's deed of donating the...

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Plymouth council leader warns of damage of further local government cuts

Tudor Evans, the Leader of Plymouth City Council and 151 other council leaders from across the country have called for the Coalition to re-think plans to make futher cut-backs to local government funding.

In a letter to The Observer newspaper, published yesterday (Sunday 16 June 2013), Cllr Evans joined other cross-party senior local government leaders and Local Government Authority (...

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Busy Plymouth road closed after two vehicle collision

Peverell Park Road in Plymouth has been closed this morning (Monday 17 June) after a collision involving two vehicles around the busy junction with Hyde Park Road and Weston Park.

Two Fire and Rescue Service vehicles were called to the scene where crews used hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools to free one male casualty.

Peverell Park Road remains closed in both...

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Council promotes Plymouth Plan pop-up shop

"Pop into our pop-up Plymouth Plan shop and tell us more about what you think is important about Plymouth’s future."

So says Plymouth City Council who have launched the shop in New George Street which is packed with facts, photos and maps to stimulate discussion about the Plymouth Plan. The Council hopes lots of people will get involved in shaping future plans and policies for Plymouth...

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Cornwall Council considers Plymouth training scheme

Landlords from across the South West were put through their paces recently when their knowledge of good lettings practices was scrutinised.

The exam followed a specialist, one-day training course run by the South West Landlord’s Association (SWLA), designed to raise and maintain high standards in the private rental market. The nationally accredited scheme covers matters such as tenancy...

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