Local News

New Chairman for DEBI

The Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) has a new chairman for the start of its 23rd year.

Peter Morgan, Environmental Officer at Paignton Zoo, took over the reins at the most recent DEBI board meeting after Andy Vickery, who has held the position for 10 years, formally stood down.

“I’m delighted to take on the role – I hope to continue Andy’s achievements in keeping...

Police appeal to find missing teenager

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing teenager from Ivybridge.

Ryan Ranson, 17, was last seen at around 7am on Tuesday 20 January at Devonport Dockyard after he was dropped off at work.

He was reported missing by his family later that day after his colleagues called them asking where he was.

Ryan is described as white, of medium build, with short...

Tributes to Plymouth man killed in collision

A man who died in a collision in Colyton has been named as Richard Daniel Manley, aged 43.

Richard grew up in Plymouth, but has lately been living in Seaton with his young family.

Richard was described by his family as loving father, brother and son who was very proud of his time serving in 26 Royal Engineers. He was always willing to help anyone in need and nothing was ever...

Uni tops People and Planet Green League

Plymouth University has once again been ranked as the most sustainable university in the country after topping the People and Planet Green League for a second time in five years.

The University was ranked first out of 151 universities, and in the process maintained its remarkable sequence of top-four placements over the past six years, moving up from second in both the 2012 and 2013...

Man attacked by suspects with a trowel

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by three suspects in Plymouth.

A 28-year-old man from Plymouth reported that he had been assaulted by two women and a man in the rear lane area between Laira Bridge Road and Radford Avenue between 00.30am and 00.50am on Wednesday 14 January 2015.

He suffered minor hand and groin injuries as a result of being...

Unemployment continues to fall in Devon

The number of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon has once again fallen during December (in line with the national trend), reaching a new lowest figure on record.

Total claimants now stand at 3,998, 21 claimants fewer than in November (a 0.5% month on month drop). Whilst the fall is lower than the UK average of 2.9%, as a proportion of the working age population, Devon...

Plymouth young people encouraged to try ‘building’ their future

A city project is encouraging local people and companies to find out more about the increasing career opportunities and work in the construction industry.

The free tasters aim to give a realistic feel for the different jobs in the industry and provide practical career advice, apprenticeships and links to employers and jobs.

The construction tasters are part of the Building...

Marine litter education boosts understanding and actions

Children could play an important role in solutions to reduce marine litter with some already helping to educate parents and peers about the scale of the issue, according to a new study by Plymouth University.

Research conducted at the 2013 Ecover Schools Blue Mile, staged in the city, sought to examine children’s understanding about marine litter and the potential problems created...

Significant progress at Tavistock school

Children at a Tavistock junior school have made big advances in achievement in the past term under a new acting head.

Jane Byrne took over as acting executive headteacher of St Rumon’s Infants and St Peter’s Junior C of E schools earlier this term following a critical Ofsted report of St Peter’s.

She has now been succeeded by the new permanent headteacher, Chris Conners....

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