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Legal profession unites to Walk For Justice

The local legal profession and advice sector are joining forces on Monday 2 October 2017 from 5pm to take part in the Plymouth Legal Walk.

The Legal Walk is one of over 30 similar events which run across England and Wales. The sponsored walk raises funds for local free legal advice charities in Plymouth and throughout the South West. Teams from local law firms, chambers and in-house...

2017 Veterans’ Jobs Fair set to be bigger and better

A jobs fair for Armed Forces Veterans in Plymouth promises to be the biggest and best yet, with loads of great opportunities from a range of employers.

The event, which has been organised by Plymouth’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, takes place at Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 September 2017 from 12pm to 6pm.

Last year’s jobs fair was...

Parking changes to help residents

Residents living close to the city centre will find it easier to park after changes to parking restrictions have been introduced.

The new scheme, which will benefit residents living between Central Park and Mutley Plain, aims to maximise available parking by removing some double yellow lines and merging permit parking zones, which will allow residents the flexibility to find and park...

Funding boost for local authorities to transform local communities

The government has today (1 August) launched a £54 million package to transform local communities and release land for thousands of new homes.

This comes as part of a new cross-government partnership to make smarter use of government-owned property.

DCLG’s £45 million ‘Land Release Fund’, launched in partnership with the Cabinet Office and Local Government Association’s One...

National first for Plymouth coach station

Plymouth’s coach station has been awarded the first-ever Safer Coach Station accreditation.

The British Parking Association has awarded accreditation for safe bus stations for several years, but has now launched a new accreditation for long-distance scheduled coach services – and Plymouth’s new coach station is the first to receive it!

The £4.8 million coach station opened to...

Entrants wanted for national Dementia Friendly Awards

Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia Friendly Awards are on the lookout for people who are improving the lives of those affected by dementia

Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate people who are raising awareness, changing attitudes and challenging misunderstanding around dementia

Dementia devastates lives, and by 2021 one million people will be living with the...

Urban Splash and Bistrot Pierre announce unique place to stay at Royal William Yard

Royal William Yard is to take another huge step forward thanks to award winning regeneration company Urban Splash who have signed a lease with Nottingham-based French restaurant group, Bistrot Pierre, to create the first ever visitor accommodation at the historic ex-naval victualling yard.

Bistrot Pierre Rooms will open in Residence One, a beautiful Grade1 listed Admirals House on The...

Cardiology survival rates among the best in the country

The survival rate for patients who are brought into Derriford Hospital, for treatment with angioplasty and stent procedures after a heart attack, is among the best in the country, according to a well-respected national audit.

The audit, produced by the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcome Research (NICOR), shows that in 2016, our Cardiology Department achieved better survival...

Appeal to find temporary foster home for Bonnie

A loving foster home is urgently needed for an adorable cat taken in by an animal rescue sanctuary near Plymouth following the sudden death of her owner.

Bonnie, aged 9, was rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Trust at Elfordleigh, on the edge of Plymouth, along with three other cats at the start of the summer.

But while the other cats have long since departed the sanctuary for...

Knife amnesty is a success

The knife amnesty, supported by Devon and Cornwall Police and other UK forces, as part of Operation Sceptre, is now concluded. It ran from 17 – 23 July in Devon and Cornwall (19 – 26 July in Plymouth).

Outside the periods of these amnesties, unwanted bladed items should be safely transported to the metal reclamation section of your local recycling centre.

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