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Witnesses sought to Plymouth assault

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an assault in Whitleigh this morning [Monday 21 August].

Officers were notified at around 11.40am to the incident which happened outside the Co-Op on Whitleigh Green in Whitleigh.

A man in his 20s was assaulted by two men who left the scene. The victim sustained facial injuries and a suspected broken jaw. He has been taken...

Plymouth residents urged to check electoral information is correct

Forms are being posted to over 100,000 households across Plymouth as part of the city council's annual electoral canvass, which checks the right people are registered to vote at each address.

The household enquiry form is sent to every household in the UK and it is a legal requirement to check the details listed and respond – even if you have no changes to make.

The information...

Special makeover for graffiti-damaged Plymouth walkways

Three graffiti-scarred underpasses in Plymouth have been given a much-needed facelift thanks to a team of city Special Constables.

The six volunteer officers wanted to try something different instead of their formal sector meeting and took to streets to clean up the three underpasses in Estover instead.

They spent the day covering unsightly graffiti with a fresh coat of paint...

Uncover Plymouth launches site to promote city to the world

Growing social brand Uncover Plymouth has just launched its website, aiming to promote all that is great about past and present of the city via original blog-style stories.

The site – www.uncoverplymouth.co.uk – is the latest progression of the brand and aims to help boost Plymouth’s image to a wider – and ultimately global - audience.

Curator of the brand, Jon Bennett who was...

New, bigger litter bins installed across Plymouth

Over 400 new, bigger litter bins have been installed across the city as part of a comprehensive review of what bins are where, their size and condition.

Larger multi-use bins have appeared in parks, on streets and playing fields over the past few months as part of the Council’s plan to keep the city cleaner and greener.

The bigger bins can also be used for bagged dog waste,...

Get your boots on for the 2017 Dartmoor Walking Festival

Get your boots on and head on to the moor for the Dartmoor Walking Festival 2017. Whether you are an experienced hillwalker or an absolute beginner you are sure to find something to inspire you in the 9 day programme of events running from Saturday 26 August.

Following the successful first Dartmoor Walking Festival in 2016, Moorland Guides have organised the 2017 programme with events...

Patients work together with hospital help to improve standards

Earlier this year, a team of patient representatives undertook their annual inspection of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, in order to assess the quality of the patient environment.

Now, the results released by the NHS Commissioning Board today show that the hospital has improved in all of the measured areas, therefore supporting the value of taking on-board patient feedback.

The...

Plymouth prepares to cook up a storm!

Plymouth Seafood Festival launched on Wedesday (16 August) at the National Marine Aquarium.

The launch offered partners and businesses a taster of what is to follow in September, with a morning of fascinating talks and demonstrations.

The Plymouth Seafood Festival, organised by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, takes place on Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 September, and will be...

Arts, Heritage & Tourism Minister visits Plymouth and the Mayflower 400 Team

New Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, John Glen, visited Plymouth and the Mayflower 400 team on Monday, 14 August 2017.

The Minister’s visit recognises the importance of the 2020 Mayflower commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ historic journey across the Atlantic, and the celebration of Plymouth as Britain’s Ocean City.

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Projects to update three libraries to get underway

Plymouth’s plan to transform and modernise its libraries is getting into gear with funding for the first set of improvement projects now approved.

Meeting spaces are to be created in three existing libraries at Crownhill, Devonport and Southway so that the buildings can host a wider range of events to encourage people to use libraries as places to socialise and improve their health and...

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