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Open day showcases hospital’s new robot

An open day for patients, carers and members of the public is being held next week to showcase the work of a new robot used to treat radical prostatectomies.

On Wednesday 24 June, between 10am-12noon, patients and members of the public will get the opportunity to see for themselves how the robot works and the intricate tasks it can perform. The open day will be held on the level 3...

Judi Spiers show controversially axed

Popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers has been contoversially dropped by station bosses.

The broadcasting stalwart announced the news to shocked listeners on her regular morning slot today.

She told her audience that after 15 years in the job, this week would be her last.

A friend of Judi’s told the Daily the broadcaster was ‘saddened but wanted to continue...

Plymouth 10k cancelled from 2015

GO2, organisers of the Plymouth 10k, have announced that they will no longer be operating the Plymouth 10k race from 2015 onwards.

GO2 have organised four hugely successful Plymouth 10k races since 2011. The race was the largest 10k road race in Devon and Cornwall, and was known for its fast, relatively flat, traffic-free route through the city centre.

Unfortunately GO2 have...

CATERed wins local training award

Plymouth’s brand new education catering service CATERed has just bagged another award at City College Plymouth’s Annual Business Dinner and Celebration Evening.

The event recognises the investment employers have made in their workforce through training, and the continued partnership between the College and local business.

The catering service is no stranger to winning...

Plymouth University takes part in coding record attempt

Plymouth University may be entering the record books as part of a nationwide event designed to teach people how to code.

BCSWomen – part of BCS The Chartered Institute for IT – organised a marathon app-building session attended by more than 1,000 people at 30 venues across the country.

The events – including one at Plymouth University – aimed to get the largest number of people...

College to host free family fun day

On Saturday 4 July between 11.00am and 4.00pm, City College Plymouth will be opening its Kings Road site for a FREE fun-packed family day out.

With a host of activities and entertainment for all ages, visitors are in for a treat! Enjoy the live music on offer from City College students and local bands before taking part in the Plymouth Raiders’ basketball free throw competition and the...

Landlords struggle to keep up with new laws

Two in five (41%) landlords in the South West* admit that they struggle to keep up with changes in law relating to letting property a week before a new deadline that could leave them with heavy fines for missing.

There are already over 50 Acts of Parliament and more than 70 sets of regulations that govern the private-rented sector (PRS).

The new deadline – 23rd June – imposed...

Cycle with 'Moor' care on Dartmoor

Cyclists are being asked to take “Moor care” when out and about in Dartmoor National Park this summer with the launch of a cyclists code of conduct.

The National Park has seen a steady increase in the popularity of cycling, both “off road” along moorland bridleways and designated trails, as well as a boom in road cycling across Dartmoor.

The leaflet provides guidance on cycling...

Hospital staff ready for Race for Life

On Sunday 21st June, staff from Derriford Hospital's Research and Development Team are taking part in the Race for Life, to raise the profile of research and make the public aware that cancer research takes place in Plymouth.

A team of 59 have entered the race, all of whom are extremely passionate about research and have personally and professionally experienced the effects of cancer...

Have you seen Andrew Clarke?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 31-year-old man who is wanted for breaching his court bail conditions.

Andrew Clarke (pictured), is charged with aggravated vehicle taking but has failed to comply with bail conditions imposed by Plymouth Crown Court.

Numerous enquiries have been made by police to try and locate and arrest him.

Police are asking the...

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