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Unions call for next generation frigates to be based at Devonport

Following the decision to base-port all of the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers at Portsmouth Naval Base, which has protected its future for next fifty years, unions are seeking reassurance that the majority of the next generation of frigates will be based at Devonport, securing the future of the largest naval operational base in Western Europe.

Without these assurances, the long term...

Funded life jackets on order for Plymouth’s fishing industry

Fishing boat crews who live and work in Plymouth will be safer at sea, thanks to a project designed by Plymouth City Council with support from local fishing industry.

The Council has been awarded £77,000 from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the Maritime Management Organisation for the scheme to help reduce loss of life and accidents within the local fishing industry....

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Police appeal after assault in Plymouth pub

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Plymouth.

The incident happened at The Two Trees Public House, Union Street at around 2:40am on Sunday 1 October 2017.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was in the outdoor smoking area when he was punched to the head a number of times by a male offender.

A second male offender then...

Flu and whooping cough vaccinations available to pregnant women attending Derriford Hospital

Expectant ladies, who attend Derriford Hospital, are now going to be able to get their flu vaccination and the whooping cough vaccination at the same time.

If you are pregnant and up at the hospital for any reason, just come along, with your notes, to the Antenatal Clinic on level 6, Maternity, check in with the antenatal reception and you will be seen and given the vaccinations. They...

Police hunt bogus charity collector

Police are hunting for a bogus charity collector who stole money from an elderly blind woman in her Plymouth home.

The 79-year-old woman was visited at home in Leigham by a man claiming to be selling items on behalf of a charity for dyslexia.

He invited himself in and remained at her home for around 45 minutes, insisting that she buy household products which she did not need....

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Nurse plus Plymouth wins two care awards

Nurse Plus has been presented with two awards at the Plymouth City Council Excellence in Care Awards, including the Dementia Quality Mark in recognition of its commitment to improving the lives of those with dementia.

The healthcare recruitment company was commended for its approach to person centred care and to quality assurance, as well as its year on year improvement in the dementia...

Council leader calls for rethink on leaked proposals to cut Devonport ships

Plymouth City Council leader Ian Bowyer is calling for the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary to re-think leaked proposals to cut-Devonport based amphibious ships.

Councillor Bowyer has written to Theresa May and Michael Fallon MP warning that potential plans to decommission HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark could have a serious impact on the city’s economy.

He said the maintenance...

Plymouth College of Art appoints new Vice Principal to oversee continued innovation

Plymouth College of Art has appointed Christy Johnson as its second Vice Principal, in the most recent move in its development as a distinctive and innovative specialist Higher Education Institution (HEI) now embarked upon a year-long process of scrutiny on its journey to achieving Taught Degree-Awarding Powers (TDAP) and university title. In her new role as Vice Principal, Christy will be...

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Appeal after assault on physically disabled woman in Plympton

Police are appealing for witnesses after a physically disabled woman was sexually assaulted and punched in Plympton.

The 28-year-old Plympton woman was in her wheelchair on the Ridgeway around 3pm on Monday 25 September when she was grabbed from behind by a man.

The man touched her inappropriately several times while trying to grab her bag. He then punched her in the face....

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Plymouth to focus on better mental wellbeing as part of ten year strategy to improve health and narrow health inequalities

A major event is being held to kick off year four of a campaign to make Plymouth a healthier and happier city.

The focus of year four of Thrive Plymouth – the city’s ten year plan to be healthier – will be on improving everyone’s mental wellbeing, and it is being launched on World Mental Health Day, Tuesday 10 October.

The event, which is being held at The Marquee, Rolle Plaza...

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