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A national awards programme is looking for the UK’s foremost fishermen and the people of the South West are being asked to put forward their nominations. Designed to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all those within the fishing industry, the Fishing News Awards will see fishermen from across the UK and Ireland battle it out to be named the best in the British Isles in one of twelve...

Hosted by Plymouth University to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2016, the event – entitled “A Plymouth Conversation” – will draw on contributions from four female leaders representing institutions across the city: Professor Judith Petts, CBE and Vice-

Chancellor, Plymouth University; Ann James (HonD Health ), Chief Executive, Plymouth NHS Trust; Carole Burgoyne, Strategic...

The redevelopment of Plymouth Coach Station has reached a major new milestone after coach company National Express signed an agreement to manage the new site.

Heads of terms have now been signed between the UK’s largest coach company and Plymouth City Council, setting out the arrangements for running the new site in the West End of the city centre.

Under the agreement, National...

Plymouth City Council is warning Blue Badge applicants and holders to beware of websites charging for help with their application or renewal.

One resident paid £49 for help filling out a Blue Badge form – something that is available free through the Council.

Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for Streetscene, said: “If you are renewing or applying for a Blue Badge you can...