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 City to host major Beryl Cook exhibitionAs the city where the late artist Beryl Cook lived for much of her career and which inspired many of her paintings, it … more» |
 £3m of conference business coming to Plymouth2010 is set to be a busy year for conferencing in Plymouth with a number of large conferences recently secured for the city. |
 University cuts hundreds of jobsMore than 200 hundred jobs are being cut at the University of Plymouth. |
 Plymouth health services are best in EnglandPlymouth and Devon's primary care trusts are the best in the country for out-of-hours doctors' services and accident an … more» |
 State-of-the-art leisure centre to open in 2011Work on a multi-million pound sports centre in Plymouth should be under way by the start of next year, the city council has confirmed. |
 BBC South West confirms Plymouth moveThe BBC has confirmed it is moving its Plymouth base to new, state-of-the-art premises at Sutton Harbour, putting it at … more» |
 The regeneration of DevonportPeople living in Devonport are being invited to have their say on two ideas being put forward to help regenerate their area. |
 Tories still hold PlymouthThe Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections. |
 Wide appeal draws homebuyers to PlymouthPlymouth is attracting a broad range of buyers, reports email4property.co.uk, as terraced and semi-detached homes hold … more» |
 Drake Circus wins national awardPlymouth's impressive Drake Circus shopping centre has scooped another prestigious national award. |
 Plymouth sign Belgian internationalPlymouth Argyle have completed the signing of Belgian international striker Emile Mpenza. |
 Plymouth scientists to teach robot to talkScientists in the Westcountry are preparing to teach a baby robot how to talk. |
 Sweet smell of success for Plymouth's award-winning bloomsPlymouth is once again enjoying the sweet smell of success after sweeping the board at the South West in Bloom awards ceremony. |
 Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groomA recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch … more» |
Wide appeal draws homebuyers to PlymouthPlymouth is attracting a broad range of buyers, reports email4property.co.uk, as terraced and semi-detached homes hold … more» |
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City to host major Beryl Cook exhibitionAs the city where the late artist Beryl Cook lived for much of her career and which inspired many of her paintings, it … more» |
 Green superstore opens doorsSupermarket giant Sainsbury's has opened what it claims is "the UK's greenest store" in the Devon town of Dartmouth. |
 Graduates escape the pace of life in the WestcountryIt is not a new trend for recent graduates to 'do the London thing', or flock to the major UK cities for jobs, but ther … more» |
University cuts hundreds of jobsMore than 200 hundred jobs are being cut at the University of Plymouth. |
 Success on the menu for region's chefsThree Westcountry restaurants have joined the likes of celebrity chefs Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay in the UK's premier foodie league. |
 Casino plan hits jackpotA seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000. |
Plymouth health services are best in EnglandPlymouth and Devon's primary care trusts are the best in the country for out-of-hours doctors' services and accident an … more» |
 Dawlish gardener gets double win at BBC garden showThe ethical garden built by TV gardener Toby Buckland with salvaged material from Devon recycling centres has scooped G … more» |
 Calling all Cornish surf girlsYear-on-year women are the fastest growing sector in the surf industry and with thousands of new girls taking to the wa … more» |
 Half of Glastonbury 2009 tickets soldHalf the tickets for Somerset's 2009 Glastonbury music festival have been snapped up, organisers have said. |
 Diesel costs motor aheadThe Westcountry has the highest diesel prices in the country, a new report has revealed. |
 Post Office to close 48 Cornish branchesThe Post Office is to close 48 branches across Cornwall, the company announced on Tuesday. |
 Council shake-up could cut tax billsPlans to scrap Devon's district councils and form a unitary "super council" could save £29m in the first five years, an … more» |
 Rock is best performing seaside townThe upmarket Cornish resort of Rock was the top-performing seaside town for property price rises in 2007, a new report has found. |
 RSPB launches Labrador Bay appealA leading wildlife charity has launched a public appeal to raise funds to purchase what would be England's first cirl bunting nature reserve. |
 Shopping with styleJane Furnival, who writes a weekly shopping column in the Daily Telegraph, looks at what Cheltenham has to offer the shopper. |
 Racing returns to ExeterRacing returns to Exeter Racecourse on Wednesday 8 October and the stage is set for another spectacular season. |
 Lily to leave acting to study at CambridgeBritish fashion queen Lily Cole has put her promising acting career on hold to finally take up her place at a leading UK university. |
 Brixham police broadcast on YoutubePolice in Brixham are to broadcast monthly films about their work on video-sharing website Youtube. |
 Eden leaps into UK's top 50 strongest brandsThe Eden Project has been named the fiftieth strongest brand by a YouGov poll for Superbrands UK, a jump of 180 places … more» |
 Government's green energy plan to boost West economyThe Westcountry economy is poised for a welcome boost after the Government announced plans to significantly increase the use of renewable energy. |
Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groomA recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch … more» |
Rock is best performing seaside townThe upmarket Cornish resort of Rock was the top-performing seaside town for property price rises in 2007, a new report has found. |
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 House set to vote on $700bn bailoutThe US House of Representatives will vote on a $700bn plan to rescue the troubled US economy later today. |
 Med diet protects against diabetesA Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds. |
Half of Glastonbury 2009 tickets soldHalf the tickets for Somerset's 2009 Glastonbury music festival have been snapped up, organisers have said. |
 Rare frog find gives herpetologist hopeA rare female frog has been seen for the first time in 20 years during an expedition to Central America by British scientists. |
 Armstrong to come out of retirementUS cycling legend Lance Armstrong has sensationally announced that he is coming out of retirement to try to win another Tour de France in 2009. |
 Obama opens 15-point lead in PennsylvaniaBarack Obama has built up a whopping 15-point lead over John McCain in Pennsylvania, a new poll has revealed. |
 Kate's back on top of the fashion worldKate Moss is back on top of the fashion world after being named Britain's best-dressed woman. |
 Google unveils web browserUS search giant Google is launching an open source web browser. |
 JK Rowling world's best-paid authorBritain's JK Rowling is the world's highest-paid author, according to Forbes magazine's annual rich list. |
 Working from home reduces stressWorking from home reduces stress in office workers but leads to fears about career progression, research suggests. |
 Another record year for A-levelsStudents achieved record results in their A-levels again this year, figures from the Joint Council for Qualifications show. |
 British poker playing is on a rollThe chips are anything but down for British poker as research shows that nearly a quarter of British adults have played poker in the last year alone. |
 Colin and Justin's hot tips for autumnIn the fickle world of fashion, the big buzz at this time of year is 'transitional thinking', which in other words mean … more» |
 Celebrity restaurants top foodies' bibleRestaurants owned by TV chefs have come out on top in the 2009 edition of the coveted Good Food Guide. |
 Tombstoning: A stunt too far?The craze of 'tombstoning' provides one of the best adrenaline rushes one can get, albeit with the added danger of serious injury...and death. |
 Stop Smoking and Start SavingNew research reveals that the average British smoker spends over £120,000 funding their habit in a lifetime. |
 Tata pays $2.3bn for JaguarFord Motor Company has confirmed it has sold its luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian car giant Tata Motors. |
 Olympics 'worsening China human rights'The human rights situation in China has worsened in the run-up to the country hosting this year's Olympic Games, a report has warned. |
 UK property sales have hit 30-year lowThe dramatic slump in the British housing market continued last month, new figures show. |
 Shopping sprees in New YorkThere's never a better time to embark on a shopping spree in the Big Apple than in the summer. |
 The Venetian ExperienceVenice has always been a popular tourist destination: the 999Network offers a few tips about the city for the visitor contemplating a trip. |
 No end to our awful AugustHopes of a respite from the awful August weather in the UK have been dashed by weather forecasters. |
 British builder cements future with lotto winA self-employed builder now has the firm foundations for a successful future, after banking a £3m share of last Saturda … more» |
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A Medal Haul for Plymouth in the Transplant Games
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Fourteen gold medals, four silver, one bronze and two trophies were collected by eight competitors at this year's British Transplant Games.
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£3m of Conference Business Coming to Plymouth
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2010 is set to be a busy year for conferencing in Plymouth with a number of large conferences recently secured for the city.
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Plymouth Study Provides Evidence to Help Reduce MRSA Infections
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Targeted screening and suppression of MRSA before patients undergo surgery can significantly reduce the infections rates, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Hospital Infection.
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BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a multiple award winning theatrical cabaret which cleverly combines live music, performance and storytelling with films and animation.
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AN EVENING WITH RICKY ‘HITMAN’ HATTON & FRANK BRUNO
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Boxing superstar Ricky ‘hitman’ Hatton will be in residence at Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 24 January '09 with his acclaimed show, a fascinating celebration of the life and career of one of the greatest British fighters to ever step into the ring.
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Heston Blumenthal's restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009.
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Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
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Electronics giant LG Electronics has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD-ROM drive in the UK.
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