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Brain tumour patient walks for a cure one year on from diagnosis

A year on from her brain tumour diagnosis, a Plymouth resident and her dog are walking 150 miles to raise awareness and funds for research into the disease.

Victoria Bradley and her pet dog, Luna, have embarked on the 150-mile walking challenge for the Brain Tumour Research charity after learning how poorly funded research into brain tumours is.

In June 2017, the otherwise...

One in five young people hacked on social media

It’s very easy to over-share on social media nowadays and it seems a fair number of us are being duped into doling out our card details, bank details and private addresses without a second thought.

New research, commissioned by Nationwide Building Society, has revealed that an overwhelming 83% of young people have encountered people over-sharing personal details on social media....

Plymouth architects ‘on a roll’ with further awards success

The Plymouth architecture firm Form Design Group has continued its award-winning form, with top accolades from the Michelmores Property Awards for two very different projects.

The Nelson Project in Plymouth, a self-build residential scheme for ex-service personnel in a regeneration zone of the city, was the outright winner in the Alternative Property Investment category, while the...

Events across the county to celebrate Carers Week 2018

Carers are being encouraged to stay healthy and connected through a number of events planned across the county next week to mark national Carers Week.

People, of any age, who help a relative or a friend without payment are often unaware that there is support available for them in their caring role. As a consequence, many let a health problem go untreated, or they can feel isolated from...

Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market

World class cyclists will race through the South Molton Pannier Market in September – the first time in the history of the modern Tour of Britain that it is has been routed through a building.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

The route was announced at...

CuddleCot donation grants gift of time for bereaved parents

A thoughtful donation has been received by our maternity department, to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby. Amber and Josh Goddard fundraised to purchase a Flexmort CuddleClot, which they have kindly gifted to Derriford Hospital in memory of their baby son, Mylo.

“It had been a real struggle to get pregnant because of having polycystic ovaries,” describes Amber, “but then I was...

Rescue team carries off builder's grant aid

Members of a volunteer search and rescue team have been handed £1,000 to help fund vital kit for their state of the art stretcher.

The Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth has been handed the cash through Persimmon Homes Cornwall’s Community Champions scheme.

Volunteer Simon Applebee explained: “We seek to provide the best service and are continually training with the...

Pop-Up Pasquale: Joe Pasquale will be signing copies of his debut book in Plymouth

Joe Pasquale, one of Britain's best-loved comedians, will be at Waterstones Plymouth new George Street on Saturday 9th June for one hour only, from 11 am until 12 pm, signing copies of his debut collection of horror short stories, Deadknobs And Doomsticks.

Joe, who will be at the Theatre Royal with his Some Mother's Do ‘Ave ‘Em show, where he plays the iconic character, Frank Spencer,...

Property developer joins forces with local councillors to improve community wildflower garden

An overgrown public space near The Quarters in Manadon Park, Plymouth, has been transformed into a community garden thanks to the combined efforts of a team of local Councillors, a community group, One Small Candle, and South West-based property developers, Burrington Estates New Homes.

A tree planting ceremony recently took place to mark the occasion with representatives from all...

The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s Summer Open Day proved to be a great ‘bray’ out

The Mayor of Ivybridge, Councillor Anthony Khong officially opened The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s Open Day on Saturday 2 June. After cutting the ribbon at the main outdoor arena, Cllr. Khong welcomed families to the event and invited them to explore the world of donkeys in the new look interaction zones.

The Open Day is the centre’s main fund-raising event of the year and each zone...

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