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Devon volunteer selected to represent UK at global Scouts event

Vicki Russell from Barnstable has been selected to represent the UK as part of a team delivering the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027.

Set in the heart of Central Europe, Vicki will work alongside Scouts from nearly every country in the world, helping to deliver a truly...

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Help for Heroes – Creative Force

Two Devon veterans have been selected to have their work exhibited at a new Help for Heroes exhibition in London.

Veterans Nick Martin and Kevin Preston, from Plymouth, are exhibiting at the Creative Force exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London and online.

They are joining 80 other individuals, supported by the charity, who are showing how the support of the great British...

Next phase of resurfacing to get underway

Fifteen more Plymouth roads will get a new lease of life over the next two months as our next phase of resurfacing gets underway.

The works, which begin on Monday 10 September, will take place along stretches where the overall road surface is nearing the end of its life. They are being carried out by our road maintenance contractor South West Highways alongside its day-to-day road...

8 Ways to Find the Best Clothing Deals Online

Shopping for clothes online is a borderline addictive hobby that’s enjoyed by millions of people every hour of every day. Sadly, the vast majority of those shoppers aren’t getting the best deal in most transactions, and while that’s good news for e-Commerce stores that make their profit from markups, it’s not very good for the buyer’s card balance.

Although finding the lowest price isn...

Steve in the frame for a win

A PLYMOUTH man has been chosen from thousands of proud glasses wearers as a finalist for Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year.

Steve Whiteway, aged 59 from Plymouth could follow in the footsteps of last year’s Award winner, Love Island hunk Alex Miller, winning £10,000 and the chance to mingle with the stars at the annual Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards.

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Paramedics remind people to #choosewell this Bank Holiday

Paramedics at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) are reminding people to use the service wisely this bank holiday as demand for the ambulance service is expected to be high.

The Trust is expecting more than 10,600 incidents over the bank holiday weekend. Demand is already up 3.8% on last year’s figures, with 54,667 incidents recorded for August 2018 (1-22nd...

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Final call for Devon beach lovers to join 25th annual coastal clean up

The UK’s leading marine charity says it hopes more people than ever before in Devon will take part in the 25th Great British Beach Clean (14th - 17th September) - an annual event run by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

The event around the county’s coastline will help ensure some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK aren’t being taken for granted.

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Student takeover successfully trialled on Hartor ward

Last month, Derriford Hospital saw student nurses successfully takeover the running of a ward, as part of a new model of learning.

Collaborative Learning in Practice Placements (CLIPP) is a new model of nurse training in practice, whereby teams of students take over the running of one or two bays of a hospital ward, whilst being overseen by dedicated registered nurses and support...

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Stubbing out illegal tobacco sales in Devon

Work to stub out illegal tobacco sales in Devon is being highlighted next week.

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is visiting Green Lanes Shopping Centre in Barnstaple on Thursday 30 August between 10am and 5pm to let residents know about the real harm caused by illegal tobacco and how residents can help to prevent its supply.

The event is part of the...

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Redrow is the first housebuilder to team up with Royal Life Saving Society on their Summer Water Safety Campaign

Redrow is working with the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) on their annual Summer Water Safety Campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of swimming in open water and publicise some simple advice to make sure people are enjoying the summer weather safely.

Redrow is the first housebuilder to team up directly with the RLSS and together they are hoping to educate people on the risks...

Drake Circus helps young people kick-start their career with free training programme

Drake Circus is calling for young people in Plymouth to take the first step in their retail careers by registering for its free training programme, Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail.

The five-week programme starts on the 10th September and will give young people in Plymouth access to high quality training, including advice from industry experts, support with interviews and CV...

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