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Sign up with Mo for Plymouth Memory Walk!

Touch typist Mo White looked at her computer while working in Plymouth – and suddenly had no idea what was in front of her on the desk.

That moment was her first step to being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 50. One year on she is urging people to unite with her against dementia.

Mo wants people to register now at memorywalk.org.uk for Plymouth Memory Walk, which takes...

Pride Week at Drake Circus Shopping Centre

To coincide with Plymouth Pride Festival on 11 August, the South West’s leading shopping destination, Drake Circus, Plymouth is to host a range of activities in the week leading up to the event to celebrate Pride alongside retailers and community partners.

Drake Circus Pride, which runs from Monday 6th – Saturday 11th August, will provide a range of useful advice and information as...

A world-first study aims to improve survival rates after major surgery

An innovative study, led by researchers at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and the University of Plymouth, is seeking to improve survival rates for patients following major surgery.

The Coronary Anatomy and Dynamic Exercise Test (CADET) study is investigating the effectiveness of different types of tests carried out prior to major surgery, to assess patient fitness, and...

20 Teams for Tour of Britain 2018 announced

Devon crowds will have the chance to see 11 of the UCI’s (Union Cycliste Internationale) top level WorldTour teams race compete in the Tour of Britain this September.

The final list of 20 teams for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain has now been confirmed and it includes the four British UCI Continental teams that have qualified for the UK’s most prestigious cycle race.

Stage 2 of...

Morrisons Plymouth announces Quieter Hour

Morrisons Plymouth is to introduce a quieter hour for customers who would benefit from a calmer shopping trip.

Designed to help customers who currently struggle with music and the other noise associated with supermarket shopping, it will take place every Saturday in the Outland Road store from 9-10am.

The Quieter Hour initiative has been created with the support of the...

New venue revealed for Food Drink Devon Awards 2018

Food Drink Devon is delighted to announce that this year their prestigious award ceremony will be held on Monday 8th October 2018 at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, North Devon and will be hosted by legendary broadcaster Nigel Barden. Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries have now closed for the Food Drink Devon Awards 2018 and it looks set to be another...

Shelter Plymouth signs up to put Forces first

Shelter in Plymouth has become one of the latest charities to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Covenant is the country's national promise that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

The promise now covers all of Shelter's staff and services that work to help people avoid homelessness by keeping or finding a home. Alongside its Plymouth...

Plympton Academy Year 11 students step out in style

Plympton Academy's Year 11 students saw the year out in style at their prom recently.

They arrived at Boringdon Golf Club in sports cars, limos and even tractors. Dressed in stunning gowns and sharp suits they graced the red carpet before spending the evening celebrating the end of exams and their five years at Plympton Academy.

Principal of Plympton Academy, Lisa Boorman...

Double delight as Plymouth firms win Devon’s Fast Track to Growth programme

An Earth observation company and ecommerce gift business have won this year’s Fast Track to Growth programme.

Pixalytics won the smaller company category, with House of Harris winning in the larger company category, at a final pitch event at Plymouth Science Park, the culmination of an intensive free business support programme for more than 20 Devon businesses.

Both companies...

Devon housebuilder supports forces personnel with homes and job opportunities

Serving military personnel in Devon are being given extra help to get on – or move up – the housing ladder.

Barratt Homes is pledging its support to local armed forces by giving them access to a dedicated buying scheme.

It comes as the five-star housebuilder – and people across the country – prepare to celebrate Armed Forces Day (June 30).

Barratt Homes is running an...

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