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Man dies after collision in Plymouth

A man has died after a collision which took place last month in Plymouth.

On Sunday 31st July, at around 9.20am a pedestrian was in collision with a blue Honda motorcycle in Budshead Road near Whitleigh Court.

The pedestrian, a man aged 57 from Plymouth, was seriously injured and taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment. On Wednesday 10th August the man died as a result of his...

Garden and allotments for Stonehouse Creek bank

Stonehouse could be getting its first allotment site, thanks to a transfer of Council-owned land to the community.

A patch of unused land on the side of Stonehouse Creek could be turned into a community garden, with allotments, possibly a small orchard with wild flowers and a herb garden.

The area of land lies just beneath the site of the former naval hospital at Millfields and...

Yard offers opportunity for transport firms

A rare opportunity to let over an acre of secure surfaced yard, suitable for parking vehicles, is being marketed through Plymouth property specialists Bruton Knowles.

The level parcel of land off Thornbury Road on the Estover Industrial Estate is suitable for logistic companies, coach operators or delivery companies with fleets of vehicles.

Mark Slade, Associate at Bruton...

Countdown to British Firework Championships

Excitement is building as the pyrotechnic wizards taking part in this year’s British Firework Championships prepare to ignite the skies over Plymouth.

The internationally-famous annual event sees six of the country’s greatest professional display teams battling it out over two dazzling nights with tens of thousands of people expected to flock to the Hoe to see some of the world’s best...

Skills shortage threatens Plymouth’s oldest trades

Ancient occupations like stonemasonry and heritage carpentry could be lost forever if the UK fails to address its skills shortages, says a national training body.

The Heritage Craft Alliance (HCA), which provides accredited training to upskill the next generation of craftspeople, says 40,000 professionals are due to retire in the next decade.

There is already a desperate...

Summer drink and drug driving figures revealed

Summer drink and drug driving campaign results suggest that if you offend in Devon and Cornwall you’re twice as likely to get caught compared to the national average.

Figures from the recent summer drink and drug driving campaign show that in Devon and Cornwall the percentage of drivers tested that were positive, failed or refused a reading is just over twice the national average in...

Public never been so in touch with spending habits

A new survey has given a snapshot of the UK’s banking habits and revealed that the British public has never been so in touch with their bank balance.

The results show that technological advances within banking have resulted in people using online and mobile banking apps to check their spending more than ever.

This fast, instant access means more people are now keeping on top of...

Plymouth drivers still using mobiles at the wheel

A worrying 8 million UK drivers are still using their mobile phone while driving, a new study has shown - including those living in Plymouth*.

Despite the majority of people in Plymouth (93%) knowing it’s illegal to use their phone while driving, people admitted to texting, surfing the net and checking social media at the wheel – some even use dating apps or make an online purchase....

Carlisle 1 Argyle 0: Match report

ARGYLE remain without a point or a goal in this Sky Bet League Two season, after a long trip to Carlisle clocked up more miles than smiles.

Carlisle maintained their unbeaten and positive beginning to the season, following up a creditable draw at Portsmouth and a win at home to Port Vale in the EFL Cup with three points against the Pilgrims.

The Cumbrians' winning goal was...

Green light from HLF for Plymouth’s History Centre

Plymouth’s incredible past looks set to have an amazing future with confirmation of a whopping £14.8 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, HLF has just announced an investment of £55m for heritage projects across England - with Plymouth receiving £14.8m for the delivery phase of the History Centre

The History Centre...

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