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A Plain-English Guide to the UK Equality Act 2010

A clear, plain-English guide to the UK Equality Act 2010, covering the 9 protected characteristics, what counts as discrimination, and your everyday rights at work and in services.

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Show consideration and compassion to those with dementia this Christmas

Christmas can be overwhelming for many of us, with the hectic period of shopping, cooking and family gatherings putting a strain on relationships. But when someone in your family has dementia, it brings different challenges that are very easy to overlook writes Gina Awad.

Understanding dementia is crucial for the person living with it, but very often families and care partners learn by...

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Council on track to restore confidence in Election Service

The Electoral Commission has just published its report on the General Election 2017 which notes the four key issues with Plymouth City Council’s handling of the election were around poll cards, postal votes, removal of voters from the register and the incorrect declaration at the count. These issues were identified in Dr Smith’s Independent Review, commissioned by the Council, which was...

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Anglo - American ‘Connections’ project receives funding to bolster Special Relationship

Plymouth and twelve destination partners have bid successfully for a £500,000 grant from VisitEngland in a collaborative project to develop a range of experiences directed at the US tourism market. ‘Connections’ will produce a series of new, immersive, bookable English-themed visitor experiences specifically for the American market, encouraging visitors to explore England beyond London....

Police appeal after armed robbery in Plymouth

Police are appealing for vital information following an assault and robbery in Plymouth.

The incident happened on Wednesday 13 December at around 10.30am at the Tesco Express on Alexandra Road in Mutley in Plymouth.

A security guard was assaulted with a metal bar whilst he was filling up an ATM cash machine outside the Tesco store. His injuries were not believed to be serious...

Plymouth Heartbeat receives £1,000 from local Freemasons

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from around Devon meet to give support totalling in excess of £50,000 to local charities & organisations throughout the county who are in need of assistance, we were one of the groups who were nominated by their local Lodge MARISTOW 2725.

The money is raised by the “WAKE Fund” a trust conceived by the Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander...

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LTA and council aim to put Plymouth back on the tennis map

A school in Plymouth is joining forces with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Plymouth City Council to make sure future generations in the city get the chance to play tennis in the winter months thanks to a record level of grassroots investment into the game.

Hele’s School in Plympton runs an all-year round tennis programme for 250 of its students including sessions for young...

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Valiant display by Estates Team raises funds for children

Despite finishing their race minus two paddles, a broken flag pole and a bent and battered metal frame, the valiant efforts of colleagues from our Estates Mechanical and Electrical Team, who took on the Totnes Raft Race in October, helped to raise an admirable £492 for the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.

This was the first time the team took part in the annual race, also known...

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Valiant display by Estates Team raises funds for children

Christmas Planned to Precision - Plymouth Shoppers Set to Spend More Than 20 Days Planning and Buying Presents

Plymouth shoppers are festive pros when it comes to Christmas preparation, with the average person set to spend more than 20 days researching, planning and buying presents.

A new survey of 2,000 people by British Land, owner of Drake Circus, found that, although people in Plymouth are likely to have made their first Christmas purchase on 14th August, almost half (45%) will leave it to...

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Your views needed on school admission arrangements in Plymouth

It’s time for parents to have their say about the school admissions process in Plymouth.

Starting school, whether primary or secondary, is an important step, and the Council wants to make applying for places as fair and straightforward as possible.

Parents are therefore being asked for their views on the proposed school admission arrangements for the start of the 2019 academic...

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New Devon Cook Book celebrating county's food and drink launches

Launched just in time for Christmas, the new Devon Cook Book offers a mouth-watering celebration of the county’s truly bountiful food and drink scene. Produced by Meze Publishing, and created in collaboration with Food & Drink Devon, it showcases the fantastic culinary community which calls Devon home and features over 40 regionally-sourced recipes. Priced at just £14.95, and available to...

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