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Work starts on major regeneration in Plymouth

Work is set to start on the transformation of a Devonport neighbourhood after LiveWest partnered with Lovell Partnerships to redevelop the site and deliver a new generation of affordable homes for the city of Plymouth.

The housing association, part of the UK’s largest provider of...

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Public urged to stay alert but not be alarmed

Devon and Cornwall Police have asked the public to be alert but not be alarmed in the aftermath of the Manchester terror attack.

Deputy Chief Constable James Vaughan said: “As part of the ongoing investigations into the terrorist incident in Manchester on Monday night; the Prime Minister has announced that the independent Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) have raised the UK threat...

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Call for people in Devon to Walk All Over Cancer

PEOPLE across Devon are being invited to take on Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising challenge, Walk All Over Cancer, to help beat cancer sooner.

The charity is calling on men and women to sign up now to walk 10,000 steps every day throughout the month of June and raise money through sponsorship.

Based on the average person’s strides, 10,000 steps equates to approximately...

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Fifty and feeling fit? Join the MCS beach clean!

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK's leading marine charity, is looking to hook up people over 50 with their first ever MCS beach clean.

The charity is running a clean up for over 50's at Batten Bay, Plymouth, on Friday June 2nd.

It's specifically aimed at people who were born in 1967 or before and who have never taken part in a MCS beach clean in their half century...

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New Beryl Cook exhibition comes to The Council House

An exhibition featuring some of the earliest and quirkiest works by much-loved artist Beryl Cook (1926-2008) will go on display at the Council House from 24 June.

‘Our Beryl: Beryl Cook at Home’ will run until 9 September and is part of the ‘On Tour’ programme that the City Museum and Art Gallery is running while its building is closed for the development of the History Centre. The...

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Further details revealed for first Royal William Yard Festival

Royal William Yard Festival organisers have released details to help people travelling to the event and Yard residents have the best possible time.

The much-anticipated festival will feature performances in six musical areas from artists including Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B, Sounds of the Sirens, Seth Lakeman, Molotov Jukebox, Band of HM Royal Marines, Full Intention, Richard Earnshaw...

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TV show Salvage Hunters is heading to Devon

Salvage Hunters, the popular Quest TV and Discovery Channel show, is heading to Devon to record a special edition of the programme.

The show follows architectural salvage and antiques expert Drew Pritchard as he travels around the UK to prestigious, interesting, and historic places hunting out and buying quirky and unusual objects no longer wanted by their present owner.

Drew...

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Hay fever map of Britain published to help sufferers avoid hotspots

A hay fever map of Britain – with the first ever guide to the location of plants in the UK that can trigger the allergy - has been produced to help sufferers cope, and warn them which ‘hotspots’ to avoid.

Academics at the University of Exeter’s Medical School have produced new, highly-detailed maps of the UK containing the location of key plants and trees known to produce pollen that...

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Bowel Cancer West teams up to refurbish Colorectal Outpatient room

Nurses from the Stoma Care Department have been joined by charity staff to mark the opening of a newly refurbished patient room at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

Bowel Cancer West (BCW) and ConvaTec, a medical products and technologies company, have helped fund the make-over which now sees the room kitted out with two new sofas, a TV for training purposes, storage cupboards for patient...

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Project SEARCH seeks interns for September

A multi-award winning project that supports young adults with learning disabilities to find and keep paid employment will be holding information events next week about its next course that starts in September.

Project SEARCH is a partnership between Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Pluss, Serco and City College Plymouth who create employment opportunities for young adults with learning...

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Project SEARCH is seeking interns for this September

Second chance at happiness for elderly dog thanks to charity scheme

An elderly dog left behind after his owner sadly died has been given a second chance at happiness thanks to a charity scheme which helps canines find a loving home when their owners pass away.

13-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Russ, was handed over to Dogs Trust Ilfracombe by a family member after his owner sadly died and the next of kin unfortunately couldn’t care for him. Thankfully, Russ...

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