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Additional Rugby World Cup tickets on sale

Fans across the world have just 50 days to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015, hosted in England and in Cardiff between September 18 and October 31, 2015.

As the countdown continues, to what is predicted to be the biggest Rugby World Cup to date, fans will today have further opportunities to be part of Rugby World Cup 2015 as an additional 30,000 tickets go on general sale from...

Police reveal summer drink drive figures

Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s summer drink driving campaign for 2015.

Police officers administered a total of 788 breath tests of which 163 were positive, refused or failed to provide, equating to 20%.

Last year the comparable figures were 776 breath tests with 132 positive, refused or failed to provide which equates to 17%.

Examples which...

Volunteers wanted for Parkinson’s study

Researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, in collaboration with the Oxford Computational Neurosciences Lab and the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), are looking for volunteers in the South West of England to assess a new technology for detecting Parkinson’s disease at an early stage.

This...

Magnificent Seven go for points

Plymouth Skills Group Devils travel to the Oak Tree Arena, Highbridge for Friday evenings Premier League encounter with the Cases Somerset Rebels. In the first of two very important meetings. The second meeting will be back at the St Boniface Arena, Plymouth on Saturday at 7.15pm (gates open at 5.45pm). Plymouth will be going into this away fixture with the intention of bringing home valuable...

Chamber welcomes £360m investment for London to Cornwall train fleet

Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s announcement, made today, giving the go ahead to a £360million investment in state of the art trains between London and Cornwall.

The deal comes following a letter written by Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, Peter Hartland, to Devon MP’s earlier this summer, urging them to reach a positive...

Afternoon of horse racing

Countdown to the weekend and enjoy a thrilling afternoon of summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Wednesday 12th August.

Racing starts at 14:10 and gates open at 12:10. The last race will be at 17:20.

The Family Enclosure will be open, providing garden games and inflatables for children to enjoy while parents can enjoy a great view of the track from the centre of the course.

Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Tuesday 11th August. There will also be tickets available to buy at the gates on the day.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the...

Hartor Ward day room gets a make-over

Patients staying on Hartor Ward are now able to enjoy a new, refurbished day room, allowing them to socialise with others away from their hospital bed.

Hartor Ward was awarded Dementia Friendly status this year and has been working hard to improve the environment for their dementia patients, many of whom spend a considerable amount of time in hospital due to medical and social...

SAHFOS appoints dynamic new director

SAHFOS, one of the world’s most respected marine science organisations, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Willie Wilson as its new Director from 1st September 2015. The appointment was made after an international search and selection process.

A distinguished virologist, Dr Wilson brings a wealth of experience of leading and managing research and operations. He is a former...

Ed Byrne brings new show to Plymouth

That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap.

Has a new show and he’s bringing it to Plymouth Pavilions in May 2016.

Tickets go on sale on Friday July 31 at 10am and are available from www.plymouthpavilions.com or by calling Box Office on 0845 146...

Any one for tennis apprenticeship?

An ace opportunity for a sports mad young person is being served by Plymouth City Council and the Lawn Tennis Association.

The call is going out for a tennis development apprentice to help the Council and the association to develop growing interest and enthusiasm for sport in the city.

The city has a Plymouth Tennis Plan to develop programmes within the community to encourage...

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