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Could you lead a running group for busy mums?

Plymouth City Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic runners interested in leading new women’s running groups at local primary schools and nurseries.

The Council’s sports development unit wants to expand its beginners’ running network with new sessions designed for busy mums.

Sports Development Manager Louise Kelley said: “We have a great track record in encouraging people...

Walkies in a Winter Wonderland

Do you hear what we hear? That’s the sound of Dogs Trust Ilfracombe decking the halls with bow wows of holly in preparation for its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th November.

Taking place at Braunton Parish Hall from 9.30am-12.30pm, the annual event promises to be a great day out for all the family with four-legged friends invited to join in the fun too!

Highlights of the...

Plymouth & Devon Chamber comments ahead of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spending Review and Autumn Statement announcement on Wednesday 25 November, Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce, as part of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) network, is urging the government to fix the deep-rooted structural issues facing the UK economy.

While the UK economy continues to grow at a good pace, the slightly weaker numbers recorded in...

Half term fun in Plymouth

Plymouth has a lot going on to entertain the kids this half term and some are even Halloween themed.

What’s in your woods? 10 October to 1 November Explore your local woodland this Autumn with a range of activities and have some crafty, arty, edible family fun with Stepping Stones to Nature. Please click here for more details.

Outpost 2015 Pop-Up Theatre 12 October to 31...

TEDxExeter set to double audience in 2016

TEDxExeter will offer twice as many tickets for its 2016 conference as it did last year. Exeter’s leading festival of ideas, which is now in its fifth year, is responding to the unprecedented level of demand last year, when tickets sold out in two hours, and all concessionary tickets were gone in under 20 minutes.

The 2016 conference will still be held at Exeter Northcott Theatre,...

Police appeal after attack on teenager

Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked attack that left the 14-year-old boy with a broken nose.

The incident took place on Lydford Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth at around 8pm on Friday 23rd October. The victim was initially approached by a group of five teenage boys and a girl.

One of the group then carried out the attack, he is described as white, 6ft tall...

History Centre sets out its stall at market

Representatives from Plymouth City Council and its partners in the History Centre, will be at the Plymouth City Market until Friday 30 October.

They will be consulting with the public, on the design of the exciting new Plymouth History Centre, which will be the Jewel in the Crown of the Plymouth Cultural Quarter. The site of the existing Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery, Library, and St...

New hurdle in dying mum's fight to live

Battling Devon mum Jo Smith is to face yet another hurdle in her bid for treatment.

She now faces a 10-day trip to America for special tests after her doctor told her she wasn't fit enough to fly.

Mum of one Jo, from Exeter, will have to travel by ship and over land instead.

Jo is the only person in the world with two rare terminal conditions where treating one would...

Health care assistants come together

On Tuesday 20th October, an awards ceremony was held at Derriford Health and Leisure Centre for the Health Care Assistants (HCAs) who have completed either a Level 2 (L2) or Level 3 (L3) Diploma in Progression Award.

Nicky Mitchell and Lyndsey Box, HCA L2 course tutors, were delighted to host the event to applaud all of the HCAs for their fantastic achievements and reflect upon the...

Website promotes apprenticeship vacancies

New website to help local employers fill their apprenticeship vacancies

Skills Group has worked with local company, Altitude, to launch a new website promoting apprenticeship vacancies to young people.

The new dedicated recruitment website, www.apprenticeships4me.com , has been designed to help young people make an informed choice about becoming an apprentice, and then...

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