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Mums-to-be ask the anaesthetist

A new pilot service being trialled by the Maternity Unit at Derriford Hospital will provide anaesthetist-led antenatal classes to mums-to-be.

Consultant Anaesthetist Juliet Barker said: “The class will inform mums-to-be about the more advanced techniques of pain relief and anaesthetics that might be used in labour and delivery. It is aimed at any pregnant lady, and her partner, who...

Parents invited to road safety presentation

The Learn2Live road safety partnership is offering an opportunity for parents of 16-19 year olds to attend an event to learn about how they can help young drivers and passengers of young drivers to stay safe when travelling in vehicles.

Learn2Live Parents Event 17th June 2015 Watermark Centre Ivybridge

Learn2Live are proud to announce that we will be hosting a special Parent’s...

Rail strike ballot underway

Members of the rail union have started to vote in a ballot on both strike action and action short of a strike of all First Great Western members over the threat to jobs and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Inter-City trains.

At the end of May the union confirmed that it had entered into dispute with First Great Western over the introduction of Super Express Trains on...

BBQs burning a hole in SW pockets

A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals barbecues are burning a hole in resident’s pockets. Between hosting and attending barbecues during the summer months, residents in the South West will spend an average of £520 on everything from burger buns to corn on the cob.

On average, the majority of residents in the South West will host four barbecues throughout the summer,...

Are you the region's fittest person over 65?

If you are over 65 and still like to keep active, know that age is just a number and you take pride in putting younger people to shame with your fitness routines, then don your training shoes and enter the national search to find the UK’s most active person aged 65 and over, starting with a regional winner from the South West.

Launched by well-known celebrity fitness guru Mr Motivator...

Lord Mayor raises the flag for Armed Forces Week

The Armed Forces Flag will be flown from Plymouth Guildhall flagpole to mark the start of Plymouth Armed Forces Week following a ceremony on Monday 22 June.

The ceremony will take place at 10am in front of the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Dr John Mahony, and the Lord Leiutenant of Devon’s representative, Deputy Lieutenant Sir Peter Squire.

Other civic and military leaders...

Ofcom introduces clearer call charges

Millions of telephone users in the South West will benefit from clearer call charges being introduced next month by the telecoms regulator Ofcom.

From 1 July, landline and mobile charges will become clearer for calls to numbers starting 084, 087, 09 and 118, while Freephone will become free from mobiles.

People use these ‘service numbers’ every day for finding out information,...

Have you seen missing Chanelle Ford?

Police are trying to trace Chanelle Ford, a 23-year-old woman from Crowborough, who has been reported missing after not having spoken to her family since Wednesday 3 June.

This has been described as out-of-character and officers are keen to ensure that Chanelle, also known as Nell, is safe and well.

It is believed that she has travelled to Devon and Cornwall, and is with a...

Nuts and Bolts is back

Teams from the Council will be at an event next week to highlight the support available to Plymouth’s plethora of small businesses.

Council staff will be offering advice to new businesses as well as existing ones looking for tips on how to make their company grow.

The event takes place at Plymouth Science Park’s Baylis Suite on Tuesday 16 June and is being hosted by Result...

Weather beats Devils again

THE meeting due to be held at the St Boniface Arena tonight (Friday June 12) has been postponed due to unfavourable weather.

Speaking on the subject Co-Promoter Ashley Taylor said " Having had heavy overnight rain and a further forecast for the Plymouth area of continual rain from 11am throughout the remainder of the day, it has been decided to cancel today’s meeting.

Plymouth'...

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