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Police appeal for witnesses to assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault by a man on a young woman which happened on Alma Road in Plymouth between 3pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday 13trh July 2016

Police would particularly like to talk to the man who is described as black, approximately 5’ 5” tall, with buzz cut short dark hair, dark eyes with a chubby face and high forehead. The man has broad shoulders and a...

Not too late to get in the Summer Mix

It’s not too late to sign up for a range of different courses as part of this year’s exciting Summer Mix programme.

Hundreds of young people from right across Plymouth have already signed up for loads of free, fun activities this summer from the hundreds of choices available.

Summer Mix is organised and funded by Plymouth City Council’s Youth Services, and supported by a...

'Forgotten generation' of veterans

A “forgotten generation” of working age veterans, who have approached SSAFA (the Armed Forces charity) for help, is surviving on an average annual household income of just £13,800. Suffering from long-term physical and mental health problems they say they feel let down by their country.

Living in fear of debt, they are experiencing depression as a result of their circumstances with...

Heatwave bad news for hot dogs

With temperatures in the high 20s this week, new research released from the Dogs Trust warns pet owners to be particularly cautious of the extreme risks of leaving dogs in hot cars, even for only a short period of time.

According to the charity, shockingly one in 10 people know of a dog that has come to harm whilst left in a car in hot weather, furthermore almost half (48%) mistakenly...

New opening hours at Derriford Hospital

In recognition of the invaluable role and contribution that families and carers provide to their loved ones when they are in hospital, Plymouth Hospitals is changing visiting times at Derriford.

From Monday 1 August 2016, all adult inpatient wards, with the exception of critical care and maternity, will be open between the hours of 07:30 and 22:00.

The #letsbeopen campaign was...

Flavour Fest is back!

The West Country’s largest free food festival Flavour Fest is returning for its 13th year to cement Plymouth’s reputation as the foodie hub of the South West.

The event will showcase the region’s best produce and offer food fun for all the family - including a Ready Steady Cook-off, huge continental market, Fun Kitchen, bar, a chance to see top chefs in action - and a great atmosphere...

Our Plymouth scheme shortlisted for award

A volunteer scheme in Plymouth which has improved access to healthy fruit and vegetables and saved local people thousands on their energy bills has been shortlisted for a national award.

The Our Plymouth pilot scheme is a finalist in the Best Community and Neighbourhood Initiative category for the APSE Service Awards 2016, which takes place in Londonderry on 8 September, and will be up...

Plymouth primary rated 'good' by Ofsted

Staff and pupils at Shakespeare Primary School are celebrating their latest Ofsted inspection report after inspectors judged them to be a ‘good’ school.

The progress the school has made since the last inspection which judged them as ‘requires improvement’ particularly impressed the inspectors who noted that all pupils now make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics and that...

Vote for your 'Best of British'

Hearing specialist Amplifon is calling on the people of Plymouth to help find ‘The Best Of British’ in memory of its founder and Second World War hero Charles Holland who was honoured for his bravery by Britain and America.

The Charles Holland Awards for Brave Britons will celebrate truly remarkable people who are an example to the nation.

And Amplifon are keen to receive...

Warning over telephone scams

July is National Scams Awareness Month, an initiative by Citizens Advice which aims to empower UK consumers to get advice, report scams and tell others about their experiences.

Call blocking specialists, CPR Call Blocker, is getting behind the initiative by highlighting the top telephone scams that are catching consumers out in order to ensure that people in Devon are not victims of...

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