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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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Sniffer dogs find suspect tobacco in Plymouth raid

Over 190 pouches of suspect tobacco have been seized as part of an operation to tackle the illegal trade in the city.

Plymouth City Council's Trading Standards Officers executed a number of warrants on homes in the Devonport area, acting on intelligence indicating the sale of illegal tobacco.

Detector dogs from specialist providers Wag Tails, which are trained to smell...

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National Storytelling Week comes to Plymouth

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be celebrating one of the world’s oldest art forms with two special events connected to National Storytelling Week 2013.

‘Pyramids and Papyrus’ storytelling sessions will take place on Saturday 26 January from 1.30pm to 2.15pm and 2.30pm to 3.15pm.

Visitors can listen as a professional storyteller tells some amazing tales inspired by...

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Grants available to those who are at risk from the cold

People with a medical condition made worse by the cold could get help from Plymouth City Council's Healthy Homes scheme.

Grants are being offered for things like a new boiler, central heating, loft and cavity wall insulation or energy advice.

Studies have shown there is a link between living in cold or damp properties and the worsening of health conditions such as heart,...

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Plymouth youngsters asked to get in the mix and volunteer

Young people living in Plymouth are being asked to volunteer to help create a programme of activities for young people for this year’s summer holidays, better known as Summer Mix.

Plymouth City Council’s Youth Service is holding an open day for 16 to 19 year olds who may be interested in becoming a Summer Mix Ambassador for 2013.

The role will include helping to design,...

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Car parking improvements at Derriford Hospital

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust have announced that work will begin on the new multi-storey car park at Derriford Hospital on Monday 28 January.

The Trust will work in partnership with the new contractor to maintain services for staff, patients and members of the public, whilst keeping disruption to a minimum.

Nick Thomas, Director of Planing and Site Services said: “Car...

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New Plymouth date added for Bill Bailey's Qualmpeddler Tour

Bill Bailey has added a new date at Plymouth Pavilions as part of his new Qualmpeddler Tour. In addition to his show on Friday 26 April 2013 , Bill will return for the additional dates on Tuesday 24 September.

According to the press down under Qualmpeddler shows Bill as a “true 21st century polymath. A unique comedic gift, a pitch-perfect musician, a talented actor…...

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Shaun Sawyer proposed as new Chief Constable

Shaun Sawyer will be the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall, subject to a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime panel in early February. He has filled the role on a temporary basis since the departure of Stephen Otter in March 2012.

There were five applicants, and interviews took place in Exeter yesterday. The selection and interview panel was led by Police and Crime...

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South West Water publishes 25-year outlook

Outlining its plans to cope with population growth, climate change and new environmental legislation, South West Water has published its proposed business strategy for 2015-2040.

The 25-year 'What's in the Pipeline' outlook has been published ahead of the 2014 Price Review which will establish investment and water charges in England and Wales between 2015 and 2020. South West Water is...

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