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Parents emotional appeal for help as three-year-old Clara battles cancer
A Plymouth couple have had to endure the worst possible nightmare after their three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that could leave her unable to walk or use her arms again.
Ageing Well project picks up pace
Work is continuing at pace to make Plymouth a more welcoming city for older people, the City Council Cabinet has been told.
ARMY CADET UNIT TO BE LAUNCHED IN MILLBAY
Devon Army Cadet Force is opening of a new Cadet Detachment in Millbay. It is inviting local young people and their families to an open evening on September 18 at 7pm at Millbay Army Reserve Centre in Prospect Place, Plymouth.
Millbay Docks £23 million investment scheme opens up big economic boost for Plymouth
Strengthening works to the wharf at Millbay Docks have now been completed, helping secure the future of the ferry terminal. Associated British Ports (ABP) say the works are the first in an investment programme funded by the UK Government as part of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme.
‘KINDERGARTEN’ OPENS FOR ORPHANED KITTENS AT PLYMOUTH SANCTUARY
A ‘kitten kindergarten’ has been set up at a Plymouth charity to hand-rear days old kittens tragically orphaned in a road accident. The three kittens were just a day old when they were rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary after being found by a road in Saltash with their deceased mum and sibling.
Plymouth University shortlisted for two prestigious awards
Roland Levinsky Building from Drake’s Circus
Plymouth University has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the Times Higher Education Awards 2024. It is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership category, recognising its world-leading research and leadership in offshore renewable energy.
Big improvements for bus services and passengers planned for Royal Parade
Plans to change the layout of Royal Parade to improve bus services as part of Plymouth’s ambition to encourage people to make greener travel choices as the city grows have been further developed. The Royal Parade bus improvement scheme has been designed to reduce congestion and improve the reliability of bus services to and from the city centre by increasing the number of bus stops on the eastbound side.
City art galleries host prestigious national exhibition
Bloomberg New Contemporaries opens at three venues in the city on September 28 and runs until December 7, before touring in London. Launching at KARST, The Levinsky Gallery at Plymouth University, and MIRROR at Arts University Plymouth, the exhibition marks the first time New Contemporaries has been held in Plymouth since 1964.
Youngsters from Argyle Community Trust put through their paces by Royal Navy instructors
Sixty youngsters from the Argyle Community Trust have been put through their paces by Royal Navy physical training instructors. The instructors – based at HMS Drake in Devonport – gave the young athletes an introduction to a strength-sapping battle physical training session and stretcher run.
