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Agrifest South West 2026: Livestock Excellence and the Return of the West Country Food Village

Agrifest South West returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Wednesday 4th November 2026, building on the strong momentum of last year’s event. In 2025, Agrifest showcased more than 180 cattle and 75 pairs of sheep, with visitors able to witness the highest quality livestock taking part in a line-...

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Down’s syndrome contract renewed with Plymouth University

Public Health England (PHE) has renewed its contract with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) to provide the Down’s syndrome screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS) for its Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes antenatal screening programme in England.

The service has been run by staff in the Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomarkers...

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Louis donates cuddle cot to NICU

Staff have said a special thank you to 4Louis for donating a cuddle cot to Derriford Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The cuddle cot, also known as a cold cot, enables families who sadly lose their babies at or just after birth, more precious time with them.

Jo Kirby, Family Support Sister/Neonatal Outreach Lead, said: “We are so thankful to 4Louis for donating this...

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Police prepared for Plymouth v Portsmouth play-off

Police in partnership with Plymouth Argyle FC have put in place plans to make sure one of the biggest matches of the season is remembered for the excitement of the club’s shot at Wembley.

On Sunday 15 May, Argyle hosts Portsmouth for the second round of the League 2 playoffs for a chance to play at Wembley. The club is expecting the ground to be full to its 15,600 match capacity....

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Students showcase value of volunteering

Occupational Therapy (OT) students at Plymouth University have held a special event to showcase the ‘immeasurable’ value of volunteering.

From supporting animal charities to helping the homeless, the second-year students showed the variety of ways in which they have helped the community and boosted their own skills at The Value of Volunteering event on 5 May.

The OT programme...

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Local business embarks on 35 mile charity walk

On the 21st May 2016 six JGBM staff will be setting out on what has to be described as a "Gruelling 36.6 mile Adventure" across the barren land of Dartmoor to raise funds for Cancer Research.

Hiking through marshes, crossing rivers and tackling as many as 27 Tors throughout Dartmoor National Park, including the highest Tor on Dartmoor "Yes Tor" and ascending to the dizzy heights of...

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This years Lord Mayor's Festival brings a new theme

The annual Lord Mayor’s Day is changing to Lord Mayor’s Festival event this year.

It will welcome the new Lord Mayor into their role and will give the opportunity for the people of Plymouth to celebrate this occasion. Sponsored by Rowes Honda & Rowes Suzuki.

This year’s theme will be ‘Super Heroes’, so come along and take part in the Super Hero under 5's and over 5's fancy...

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Help change the lives of lonely 90-year-olds

As the nation celebrates the Queen’s birthday thousands more 90-year-olds will have no cakes or parties to look forward to.

They spend their days alone with no one to talk to and nothing to look forward to except a call from their Silver Line Friend.

As the only national, free and confidential helpline for older people that’s open day and night, The Silver Line helpline has...

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SW housing market dips for first time in 13 months

Interest from South West house buyers has dropped for the first time since February 2015 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

Following the buy-to-let rush that preceded the 1 April tax rise deadline and with increased uncertainty surrounding the upcoming EU referendum interest from buyers dropped in April with 17% more...

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Two arrested after Plymouth fight

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight involving two men in Plymouth city centre.

At around 11.30am on Tuesday 10 May the men were seen fighting and making threats opposite the Guildhall on Royal Parade.

One man suffered a minor facial injury and the other suffered a minor head injury.

Officers attended and arrested two men, both aged 20 and from Plymouth, on...

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Council tackles problem parking at Life Centre

Measures to tackle inconsiderate and dangerous parking around the Plymouth Life Centre will be introduced next month, following public consultation earlier in the year.

The measures will address ongoing problems with vehicles being left around the edge of the Life Centre car park, outside the marked bays and on kerbs, which obstructs access for other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians...

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