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Surveys start along Plymouth Road ahead of improvement programme

Ground condition and land surveys are starting this week along Plymouth Road ahead of the Eastern Corridor Junction Improvements Programme.

The programme involves junctions along Plymouth Road being upgraded and ageing traffic signals replaced with more modern, efficient and reliable equipment enabling better coordination between the junctions.

The programme aims to reduce...

Trading Standards appeals to victims of loan sharks to come forward

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is urging victims of loan sharks to come forward, and has reassured them they can do so in the strictest confidence.

An estimated 310,000 households in the UK borrow from loan sharks every year, many over Christmas - but a relatively small loan can soon spiral into massive repayments.

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading...

MBE awarded to local property developer Chairman

The Chairman of Exeter-based Burrington Estates has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his outstanding service to the construction industry.

Peter Andrew, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Home Builders Federation, was recognised for his achievements in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

During his 40 year career in construction, Peter has gained a wealth of industry...

Volvo Ocean Race crew member Henry Bomby appointed Ocean Ambassador by the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium is delighted to welcome professional sailor Henry Bomby (26) as a National Marine Aquarium 'Ocean Ambassador’.

Competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, which sees seven crews sail around the world, Henry's participation goes beyond sailing. As part of the Turn the Tide on Plastic team, Henry and his crew mates are supporting scientific research by collecting...

Exciting new play equipment for Peacock Meadow

Another Plympton play park has had a major makeover as part of an ongoing improvement programme.

Peacock Meadow, off Newnham road, has new equipment that focuses on play for younger children. Additions include a tower with a fireman’s pole and slide, a rotating sand table and a spinner bowl. A group tyre swing and dynamic flexus unit has also been added next to the skating area for...

Elderly pedestrian seriously injured in Plymouth collision

An elderly woman has been seriously injured following a collision on Thursday 11 January 2018 on North Prospect Road in Plymouth.

Officers were notified at around 6.30pm to a collision involving an 81-year-old female pedestrian and a silver Ford Ka.

The woman was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries where she currently remains.

The Ford Ka, driven by a man...

Work starts on new sports facility for Manadon and Honicknowle

Work to transform old artificial football pitches into a brand new sports facility for the Manadon and Honicknowle communities is now under way.

We’re teaming up with the Argyle Community Trust to create a new football, cricket and outdoor sports centre that will be one of the best in the city.

Based on the site of the former Ministry of Defence pitches on St Peter’s Road, the...

Police appeal after woman attacked in Honicknowle Lane

Officers are appealing for information following an attempted robbery on a lone female in Honicknowle Lane in Plymouth.

The incident happened on Sunday 7 January 2018 just before 8pm in the evening whilst the victim, a woman in her 20s, was walking along the lane with her suitcase.

Two to three men approached her from behind and pulled at her suitcase. The victim was pulled to...

BHF appeal for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts

With the Christmas season over, many will have received unsuitable or unwanted gifts. Instead of throwing them away or leaving them unused, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is urging the public to donate their unwanted gifts to any of the 730 BHF shops nationwide and help raise vital funds for its life-saving heart research.

The BHF is happy to take good quality unwanted Christmas...

Flood improvement schemes approved for Ivybridge and Uplyme

Devon County Council’s Cabinet has approved flood improvement schemes for two local communities.

Schemes in Ivybridge and Uplyme, which are expected to need more than £500,000 of investment, will provide improved protection up to the one in 100 year flood event. Business cases are being prepared for the schemes and they will be submitted to the Environment Agency to bid for £180,000...

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