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Construction of the final stage of Feniton’s Flood Alleviation Scheme expected to begin mid-summer 2024

Due to ongoing risks with Feniton’s flood prevention scheme, East Devon District Council (EDDC), working with its partners, have decided to push construction back to mid-summer 2024.

EDDC has begun preparing the construction site, clearing the area, and installing services at the site...

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Euro funding for pan-European Alzheimer's training and research programme

A pan-European consortium of researchers and diagnostics experts led by Plymouth University, has received funding of €3.5 million for a project which could revolutionise the effectiveness of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and clinical drug trials – which in turn may lead to disease-modifying treatments and prevention strategies.

The funding comes from European (Horizons 2020) Marie Sklodowska-...

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Down’s syndrome contract renewed with Plymouth University

Public Health England (PHE) has renewed its contract with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) to provide the Down’s syndrome screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS) for its Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes antenatal screening programme in England.

The service has been run by staff in the Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomarkers...

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Louis donates cuddle cot to NICU

Staff have said a special thank you to 4Louis for donating a cuddle cot to Derriford Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The cuddle cot, also known as a cold cot, enables families who sadly lose their babies at or just after birth, more precious time with them.

Jo Kirby, Family Support Sister/Neonatal Outreach Lead, said: “We are so thankful to 4Louis for donating this...

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Police prepared for Plymouth v Portsmouth play-off

Police in partnership with Plymouth Argyle FC have put in place plans to make sure one of the biggest matches of the season is remembered for the excitement of the club’s shot at Wembley.

On Sunday 15 May, Argyle hosts Portsmouth for the second round of the League 2 playoffs for a chance to play at Wembley. The club is expecting the ground to be full to its 15,600 match capacity....

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Students showcase value of volunteering

Occupational Therapy (OT) students at Plymouth University have held a special event to showcase the ‘immeasurable’ value of volunteering.

From supporting animal charities to helping the homeless, the second-year students showed the variety of ways in which they have helped the community and boosted their own skills at The Value of Volunteering event on 5 May.

The OT programme...

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Local business embarks on 35 mile charity walk

On the 21st May 2016 six JGBM staff will be setting out on what has to be described as a "Gruelling 36.6 mile Adventure" across the barren land of Dartmoor to raise funds for Cancer Research.

Hiking through marshes, crossing rivers and tackling as many as 27 Tors throughout Dartmoor National Park, including the highest Tor on Dartmoor "Yes Tor" and ascending to the dizzy heights of...

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This years Lord Mayor's Festival brings a new theme

The annual Lord Mayor’s Day is changing to Lord Mayor’s Festival event this year.

It will welcome the new Lord Mayor into their role and will give the opportunity for the people of Plymouth to celebrate this occasion. Sponsored by Rowes Honda & Rowes Suzuki.

This year’s theme will be ‘Super Heroes’, so come along and take part in the Super Hero under 5's and over 5's fancy...

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Help change the lives of lonely 90-year-olds

As the nation celebrates the Queen’s birthday thousands more 90-year-olds will have no cakes or parties to look forward to.

They spend their days alone with no one to talk to and nothing to look forward to except a call from their Silver Line Friend.

As the only national, free and confidential helpline for older people that’s open day and night, The Silver Line helpline has...

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SW housing market dips for first time in 13 months

Interest from South West house buyers has dropped for the first time since February 2015 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

Following the buy-to-let rush that preceded the 1 April tax rise deadline and with increased uncertainty surrounding the upcoming EU referendum interest from buyers dropped in April with 17% more...

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