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Firefighters to strike this evening

Firefighters in England and Wales will walk out on strike between 7pm and midnight tonight (Christmas Eve) in their long running dispute with the government over pensions.

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service (DSFRS) have said that they have “substantial contingency plans in place to ensure that we will continue to respond to emergency incidents.”

The strike comes...

Storm causes major disruption across the South West

There was severe disruption yesterday as gale-force winds and heavy rain hit the South West.

Devon County Council said they received reports of more than 200 flooding incidents and around 105 fallen trees throughout the day. Torridge and East Devon have been among the hardest hit, and a number of roads have been closed across the county.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue...

Too many people taking risks in storms

Too many people are taking risks as storms continue to batter the South West.

David Jordan, Director of Operations at the Environment Agency, said: “Tragically people die because they’ve taken risks and attempted to drive through flood water just to save a few minutes. Flood water is dangerous. If there is widespread flooding in your area then don’t travel and if a road is closed then...

Comedy night raises laughs and funds for hospital ward

A comedy night, organised by a patient and his wife, raised more than £1,300 for a Derriford neurosurgical ward.

Derek and Marian Hicks of Delabole, who were greatly appreciative of the “fantastic treatment” from staff on Moorgate Ward, organised the event to help raise funds.

More than 130 people attended the sold out night with local comedian Johnny Cowling, which was held at...

Constituency winner announced in national school manufacturing competition

Alison Seabeck MP is proud to announce Luke Lockyer from Sir John Hunt Community Sports College as the winning pupil from Plymouth Moor View in the local round of the We Made It! competition, a national competition aimed at getting young people thinking about careers in manufacturing.

Hundreds of young people across the country have been busy designing gadgets and gizmos as part of...

Changes to North Prospect lantern parade

Arrangements for tonight’s festive lantern parade in North Prospect have been changed in light of the wet and windy weather.

Everyone is being asked to meet at the Halcyon Centre in Dingle Road at 5.30pm for games and singing.

At around 6.30pm the parade will set off towards The Beacon in Foliot Road, where everyone will be able to warm up with some delicious soup before card...

Severe delays to road and train travel

There is severe disruption on the roads and rails today as very strong winds and heavy rain continue to hit the South West.

One lane is closed on A38 Tamar Bridge in both directions in Plymouth between The Toll Booths, St Budeaux, Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall, because of strong winds.

There are hazardous driving conditions affecting both directions on the A38/The Parkway in...

Plymouth University's graduation marquees named among country's top temporary structures

Plymouth University’s iconic graduation marquees have been named among the top ten temporary structures in the UK, alongside those built for the Olympic Games and London Fashion Week.

The marquees’ stunning seascape setting and ability to accommodate up to 1300 guests have been recognised by national publication Event Industry News following a hunt for the UK’s most impressive...

City Museum and Art Gallery gets an early Christmas present

Christmas has come early for Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery thanks to artist David Whittaker who, with the support of his gallery in St Ives, has donated a painting to the permanent art collection.

‘ThF’ was recently featured in the Museum’s major autumn/winter exhibition ‘Artists Make Faces’, which featured work by more than 50 different artists who use the face as a canvas or...

Neonatal Unit has Christmas all sewn up thanks to Plymouth Whiz Kidz

Every baby cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Derriford Hospital will receive a beautifully hand-made Christmas stocking this Christmas Eve, thanks to the hard work and good will of young people at a local out of school business club.

Twenty hand-made stockings were handed over to staff on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit today by representatives and students of Whiz...

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