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Illuminate 2017 set to light up new areas of Plymouth

Illuminate, an event marking the anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, has grown for 2017, and taken on a new location in Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard. From 24-26 November the former victualling yard will be lit up with light installations, immersive visual art and light projections, being linked to the Barbican through the travelling of light.

Plymouth will see Royal...

Devon’s elderly population fuels older cat crisis at Plymouth animal charitiy

Devon’s elderly population is contributing to a dramatic rise in the number of older cats being rescued by a Plymouth animal charity.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust at Elfordleigh, on the outskirts of Plymouth, is struggling to cope with the number of middle-aged cats being made homeless when their elderly owners are taken into hospital, long-term care or sadly pass away.

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Have your say on proposals to tackle one of Plymouth’s worst traffic bottlenecks

People are being asked to share their views on proposals to tackle one of Plymouth’s worst traffic bottlenecks.

The Woolwell to The George Scheme aims to alleviate congestion at the notorious pinch point on the A386 Tavistock Road and support proposed new developments in the north of the city.

This stretch of road is used by more than 30,000 vehicles during the day and there...

Patients continue to rate Derriford’s Emergency Department

Patients rate their overall experience of Derriford’s Emergency Department as “good”, a national survey has revealed.

In a survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published today, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Emergency Department (referred to as Accident & Emergency in this survey) has scored well, with over eight out of ten patients feeling they had an overall “good...

Have your say on new Health Hubs planned for Plymouth

Your views are needed on plans to introduce 10 new health hubs across Plymouth.

The proposed hubs will offer advice on alcohol consumption, smoking and healthy eating, provide mental health support, information and advice and a range of other activities

So far, a number of venues have been proposed for the hubs, with many likely to be placed within hospitals and existing GP...

Cancer group promotes support for Derriford patients

A new group, with the aim of supporting patients and their families who have bowel cancer, visited the Trust to help raise awareness of the disease.

Last week the Plymouth & District Bowel Cancer Support Group, formed by Keith Anderson and Wendy Wilson, had an information stand at the hospital main entrance and, along with Trust staff, showcased how they offer support to patients...

Giving Rubbish Removal an Artful Higher Purpose in Brighton

Ptolemy Elrington is no ordinary man. He is an exceptionally talented UK artist with the extraordinary vision of using reclaimed materials in his work. He aims to divert rubbish removal from the landfills and to broadcast a social message about the importance of recycling and reusing materials by creating beauty from what was once considered rubbish.

Ptolemy Elrington's Primary Medium...

Second phase at Langage gets underway

The second phase of the successful business park at Langage is underway.

Diggers are now on site to begin work on 30,000sqft of flexible, commercial workspace, ready for businesses to move into.

More jobs could be on the cards for local people as a result of the council investing £3.2 million into creating a modern, flexible development for businesses.

This latest phase...

Hip Hip Hoo-Ray! Cownose Ray pup born at the National Marine Aquarium

A new arrival has been welcomed at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth – a healthy female Cownose Ray has been born, joining the Aquarium’s 35-strong number of rays. The pup, which has been named Surge, will be joining the Moon Pool later this week, just in time for the busy October half term period.

The parents of the new arrival are Ebb and Flow, two Cownose Rays which have...

Making improvements for visitor coaches on Plymouth Barbican

Coach companies arriving at The Barbican will have easier access, thanks to improvement work due to start this week.

Plymouth City Council has contracted South West Highways to start work on improvements to the facilities offered to coach services at this popular location.

Stage one to extend the bus stop near the Mayflower Steps, creating a new larger coach drop off area was...

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