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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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Plymouth listed in top ten locations for Tech Cluster growth in the UK

In a recent national report released by ‘Tech Nation’ Plymouth has been listed in the top ten growth tech cluster locations in the UK. Tech Nation 2017 has been described by Tech City UK as “the most comprehensive analysis of the UK Digital Tech Ecosystem to date reporting on the UKs digital landscape, providing an analysis of Britain’s thriving digital economy and clusters.”

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Bowel Cancer West Grand Tour visits Derriford Hospital

On Monday 3rd April 2017, a fantastic collection of supercars will be driving a crucial message from Lands-End to Bristol for a super cause.

The ‘BCW Grand Tour’, led by local charity Bowel Cancer West, will include a Lamborghini, a Porsche and the 2016 winner of the Crumball Rally, to draw attention to bowel cancer in the hope of saving lives during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month,...

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Plympton Academy teacher puts best foot forward for charity

Students and staff at Plympton Academy will be cheering on Health and Social Care teacher, Danni Johns, as she runs in the Plymouth Half Marathon next month.

The 29 year old will be running to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice and the school mini bus appeal.

“I hold St Luke’s Hospice close to my heart,” said Danni. “They supported my mum, who passed away three years ago, and...

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Tourism Minister visits Plymouth

Tourism Minister Tracey Crouch visited Plymouth yesterday (Friday 31 March) to see Britain’s Ocean City for herself, and to hear more about preparations for the Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020.

The Minister is visiting Plymouth to mark English Tourism Week as the city makes vital preparations working with national and international partners to mark the 400th anniversary of the...

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Deliveroo expands across Plymouth

Deliveroo, the on-demand food delivery service, today announces its expansion to Mannamead, Lipson, Efford and Milehouse following a hugely successful launch in central Plymouth.

Deliveroo has seen its hyper-local approach to food delivery service thrive in areas with high population density and quality restaurants, making Mannamead, Lipson, Efford and Milehouse ideal new zones for the...

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£10m investment for Devon power network

A £10million project to reinforce and upgrade a post-war 33kV power network in Plymouth is underway.

Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distributor for the region, is committed to investing in its network to further improve supply reliability and customer service levels.

The first stage of the initiative involves updating 48 kilometres of cables over 17 circuits...

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Plymouth students win National Bar Mock Trial final

A team of students from Plymouth High School for Girls have emerged victorious from the prestigious national final of a legal competition presided over by Sir Brian Leveson, Mrs Justice McGowan and The Honourable Lady Rae at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

The students, aged 15-18, took on the roles of barristers, witnesses and other court staff to present criminal cases against...

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Plans for Plymouth Armed Forces Day announced

The city is marching ahead with its plans for Plymouth Armed Forces Day, which were unveiled at the highly anticipated and exciting launch event.

Plymouth Armed Forces Day is organised by Plymouth City Council with Babcock as title sponsor, and is fully supported by the Military Services and businesses across the city. Each year Plymouth aims to raise awareness and support for the...

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RSPCA animal cruelty investigations up over 5% in SW

The RSPCA investigated 27,019 animal cruelty cases in the South West last year - a rise of more than 5% compared to the previous 12 months.

These include the case of Max - an eight-year-old West Highland terrier (pictured) who was left to suffer for more than a year with a tumour so bad it was described as ‘like something out of a horror film’ by an RSPCA inspector.

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Egg-squisite charity Easter at Royal William Yard

Royal William Yard springs into action on Sunday 2 April for the return of the Good Food Market. Not only will the market showcase some of the best food and drink that the South West has to offer, there’s also fun for the whole family with the Horizons Charity Egg-squisite Easter egg hunt. Over 60 regular stallholders from across Devon and Cornwall, including The Olive Branch, and award winning...

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