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Following a disciplinary panel on Friday, March 6, 2015, it has been ruled that a police officer involved in a Taser deployment which resulted in a fatality will have no further action taken against him by Devon and Cornwall Police.

Andrew Pimlott died following the incident in Honicknowle, Plymouth, on April 19, 2013.

Two police officers were called to the Honicknowle property...

When we stop and think, we all know that nature is good for us – but how often do we stop and think?

Devon Wildlife Trust has launched My Wild Life which encourages us all to stop for a minute to reflect on what wildlife means to us and think about how to make wildlife part of our everyday lives.

If we did this, not only would wildlife benefit, but so would we – because contact...

An ambitious plan to develop a more skilled and flexible workforce in Plymouth will be officially presented for approval to the Council’s cabinet this month.

Plymouth’s Plan for Employment and Skills is needed to ensure the skills of the city’s workforce keep up with the demands of employers.

Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “Plymouth is a world class leader in marine, science...

Time is ticking for South West social ventures to apply to a £600,000 investment and support programme which has been launched by Dartington Trust, Plymouth University and South West Investment Group.

Just days remain for social entrepreneurs to get on to the cutting edge Seedbed programme, which will provide the expertise and finance to help social ventures grow, create sustainable...