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Former Plymouth School Leader Martin Brook Shortlisted for National Lifetime Achievement Award

Lipson Co-operative Academ y, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is proud to announce that former headteacher Martin Brook has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Martin’s...

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“I couldn’t be prouder of my team and all they’ve done to fundraise for the Children’s Happy Hospital Fund”

Ian Collins, Contact Centre Manager at University Hospitals Plymouth, is feeling particularly proud of his Outpatient Appointment Centre (OAC) Contact Centre team, after they managed to donate an impressive £1,106.36 towards the Children’s Happy Hospital Fund (CHHF).

The OAC Contact Centre team present their donation to Play Team Leader Sue Rodgers

Each year, the OAC Contact...

Plymouth nurse to take part in women bikers’ worldwide relay

An outpatient nurse at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth is to take part in a worldwide women bikers’ relay to raise awareness of women as active participants in motorsports.

Sara Hawkins from Looe is a lifelong motor-biker, riding in her father’s sidecar when she was a child and getting her first motorbike at aged 17. She rode a lot before having children and took it up again...

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Could you look after a life-changing puppy for a year?

You may well have heard of Guide Dogs, we’re a national charity working to ensure that people with a visual impairment do not lose their independence. There are around 2 million people in the UK living with sight loss, and all experience a different level of vision and mobility. We offer a range of mobility services to help people keep their independence, and have an amazing number of...

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Police appeal for witnesses to serious assault

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Plymouth.

The incident was reported to have taken place at around 9.20pm on Friday 22 February on Whitleigh Footbridge, Bodmin Road.

The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was reported to have been assaulted to the torso with a bladed weapon. He sustained multiple potentially life-threatening injuries and...

Drake Circus welcomes public consultation on scheme improvements

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination, Drake Circus, is pleased to support the public consultation being undertaken as part of plans to enhance Old Town Street.

The proposals have been developed in collaboration with Plymouth City Council as part of the Better Places Plymouth Project, realising a rare opportunity to comprehensively enhance this significant area of the city centre and...

Devon pet sanctuary warns of damage caused to unsocialised dogs

A Devon animal charity is taking in an alarming number of dogs that have never set foot outside a garden.

Some of the dogs rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Elfordleigh in the South Hams have not seen a lead, let alone walked to a park or the woods.

By the time they are brought to the sanctuary, some of these dogs will display defensive or aggressive traits...

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Bruton Knowles Plymouth Office Latest Deals Done

Bruton Knowles Plymouth based property consultancy continues to secure new deals and instructions across the local area. The sales/lettings cover both the commercial and industrial sectors, showcasing the team’s range of expertise and skill sets.

Highlighting the demand for ‘smaller’ industrial units within the area, Bruton Knowles has recently let units 1D and 1E at Riverside...

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The Eagle re opens after £125k investment

The Eagle in Plymouth opened its doors following a £125k investment by pub owners, Punch Taverns.

The new look Eagle has undergone a transformation making it a great pub for the local community. Work has breathed new life into the pub with new frontage, full redecoration and new furnishings throughout.

The Eagle is the perfect place for friends and family to meet for good...

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Sponsorship helps National Park continue vital work

Dartmoor National Park has just received a new four wheel drive vehicle thanks to a sponsorship agreement with long established local company Ashburton Motor Works.

The new Isuzu D-Max is on a loan to the National Park on a twelve month agreement and will help Dartmoor Rangers carry out their work on all terrain and often in demanding conditions. As part of the agreement the vehicle...

Paignton Zoo breeds vampires...

This is a vampire crab. With its purple body, orange pincers and piercing pale eyes, it’s a nightmarish vision. And a crab that’s also a vampire? Days out at the beach will never be the same… You may not have heard of a vampire crab, though it’s a species popular with aquarists – in fact, illegal over-collection for the pet trade is a real threat to the species. As alarming as it looks, this...

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