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Appeal for the return of hospital equipment to chest clinic

The Chest Clinic at Derriford Hospital is appealing for the return of respiratory equipment that is no longer needed by the patient it was issued to, so it can be given to a patient who needs it.

Beverley Castell, Sister of the Chest Clinic, said: “We are looking for equipment, such as nebulisers, compressors or CPAP machines, which are no longer being used by the patients they were...

Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer lead the way in sustainable seafood, says the Marine Conservation Society

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the lack of participation in its latest Supermarket Seafood Survey by some of the UK’s most well-known retailers is keeping consumers in the dark when it comes to choosing sustainable seafood.

MCS says if supermarkets aren’t being transparent about where and how their seafood is being sourced and sold then it’s hard for consumers to have...

Devon Winter Ability Games Success

The Devon Winter Ability Games took place at the Plymouth Life Centre on the 24th January and has been hailed as a great success.

Over 400 young people with disabilities from 30 schools across Devon attended the event taking part in a range of events including football, table cricket and tennis. There were also taster sessions in Archery, Boccia and Tri Golf.

The Devon Winter...

Critically endangered turtle washed up on Devon beach

A rare, warm water Kemp’s Ridley turtle has washed up on Woolacombe Beach, North Devon.

The small dead turtle was reported to the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) on Tuesday 28 January.

Just 30cm in length, the creature is not the first Kemp’s ridley to be washed up along the UK coastline this winter. According to Dr Peter Richardson, MCS Biodiversity Programme Manager: "Two...

Friends win prizes this National Libraries Day

Do you love your local library? Then spread the word – it could earn you a Nexus 7 tablet or a £50 Amazon voucher!

Plymouth City Council is marking National Libraries Day (Saturday 8 February) with a special prize draw for existing members who get their friends to join.

Just take a friend along to any Plymouth library between 1 and 15 February, get them to sign up for a card...

Knowledge Transfer Partnership just the ticket for new travel technology

A new project is being launched to develop innovative smartphone technology that will enable young people in Plymouth and the South West to make better use of public transport.

The 18-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership brings together Plymouth City Council, Plymouth University and two of the city’s leading technology businesses – South West Public Transport Information Ltd (SWPTI),...

South West has wettest January on record

Early Met Office statistics for January 2014 show that the southeast and central southern England region has already had its wettest January in records going back to 1910, with three days still to go.

A large area of southern England from East Devon to Kent and inland across parts of the midlands has already seen twice the average rainfall for the month.

Southeast and central...

Can you help police trace this stolen lorry?

Plymouth police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a lorry loaded with £30,000 worth of copper cable.

The articulated lorry carrying 20 tonnes of copper cable was taken from Langdons Transport yard in Roborough, Plymouth, around 11.30pm on Saturday 18 January.

The lorry (pictured) is shown on CCTV travelling along Tavistock Road and into the George Junction Park...

Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina named British Coastal Marina of the Year

Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina has been named as the British Coastal Marina of the Year at the recent London Boat Show. These were the first marina awards for leading trade association for marinas, The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

Mayflower Marina is an independent marina, owned and operated by Sailport PLC. It has berthing for around 400 boats, boatyard services and an extensive...

Man wanted as police launch murder investigation

Police investigating the death of 72-year-old David Alderson from Falmouth have launched a murder inquiry.

Mr Alderson’s body was found on Saturday 18 January 2014 within the grounds of the mine works at Wheal Maid near Carharrack in Cornwall.

Initial enquiries suggested he may have suffered a cycling accident but as the investigation has progressed, the death is now being...

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