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Young People Thrive Through Hands-On Forest School Learning at The LookOut@Haldon

Young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Devon are building confidence, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and reconnecting with education through an innovative Forest School programme run by Newton Abbot-based Community Support Team (CST) at The...

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Man seriously assaulted on Mutley Plain

A 23 year old Plymouth man has been seriously injured after being attacked on the junction between Mutley Plain and Ermington Terrace on Saturday (13 April).

The man is currently in hospital where his condition is being described as stable. It is thought that he received a number of injuries to the body though police are not revealing the nature of the injuries at this time.

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Can you identify this man in Plymouth?

Plymouth police need help in identifying a man seen on CCTV who may have information about a theft in Stonehouse, Plymouth.

The theft occurred in the Admiralty Street News store in Stonehouse on Wednesday 20 February at around 8.20pm.

Two men entered the shop. One man is believed to have stolen two cans of beer before leaving the store without paying.

The man police...

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Melanesian Brothers and Sisters bring music and dance to Plymouth

Melanesian missionaries will be playing their panpipes and dancing in a Plymouth shopping centre tomorrow (Saturday 13 April).

A group of ten Brothers and Sisters from the four Anglican religious communities in Melanesia have been in Plymouth this week leading the 'Simply Living Mission.'

Tomorrow (Saturday) the Simply Living team will be at Christ Church, Estover, at 10.30am...

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Twitter launches Plymouth 'Trends'

Plymouth is one of 160 cities around the world to benefit from Twitter's launch of 'Trends' today in 160 more cities around the world.

From today people in Plymouth will be able to get closer to things going on in their area, alongside more than 160 other locations around the world.

Twitter said: "Regional Trends give you a great flavour of what’s happening in different parts...

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Stage set for £7m redevelopment as Theatre Royal closes

Plymouth's Theatre Royal has closed as work begins on a £7m generation project to redevelop the theatre and revive the West End of the city.

The theatre will be closed until September when it will celebrate its new look with the launch of the first UK tour of the National Theatre's production of War Horse.

Plymouth Council leader Tudor Evans has joined Chief Executive Adrian...

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Report claims Plymouth will be amongst worst hit by welfare reform

Plymouth’s economy will be amongst the hardest hit in the UK by the Government’s welfare reform, according to new national research revealed by Plymouth City Council.

A report by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University claims that when the welfare reforms have come into full effect they will take almost £19 billion a year out of the UK economy.

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Council House opens its doors to local artists

Local artists are being given the chance to showcase their talents as Plymouth City Council hosts a new programme of open art displays and talks.

Inspired by Plymouth based artist Martin Bush, councillors are to open up the Council House for exhibitions, supporting the city’s creative economy. Two pieces of modern art by Mr Bush are currently on loan and being displayed in the Cabinet...

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A word from Councillor Tudor Evans

"Back Plymouth's bid for the City of Culture 2017 at Twitter and Facebook by searching @plymouth17 and saying why Plymouth should win!"

So says Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, as the city embarks upon an ambitious and exciting journey towards its future. The Plymouth Daily looks forward to being a part of it all. Cllr Evans has sent us the following message...

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Countdown to Plymouth's first History Festival

There are just three weeks to go until the start of Plymouth’s first-ever History Festival which features a massive selection of over 100 events.

The festival will run from 1 to 31 May and aims to highlight Plymouth's unique heritage and encourage local residents and visitors to experience the city’s historic environment and buildings.

Over 40 different local organisations and...

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Plymouth to become country's first dementia friendly university

Plymouth is set to become the country’s first dementia friendly university, furthering its commitment to improving the lives of those affected by the condition

A strategy is now being implemented which is designed to make staff and students more aware of the condition and the needs of those with it.

This will initially involve specialist training being provided for managers and...

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