Devon

Search begins in Devon for Britain's Top Tradesperson 2016

Tradespeople in Devon now have the chance to be rewarded for the outstanding work they do in keeping homes and businesses in tip-top condition, by entering Britain's Top Tradesperson 2016.

The competition, organised by Screwfix, which has stores in Plymouth, launches today (9th May, 2016) to highlight the great job that plumbers, electricians, carpenters, builders and many more...

#WearItWild and help protect wildlife

With just over two weeks left until WWF’s ‘Wear It Wild’, Ambassador Ben Fogle is asking people in Plymouth to get on board and help protect threatened wildlife around the world.

There’s still time to join the annual fundraising event on Friday 27th May, which is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. From local schools to businesses and groups of friends, WWF is...

First retinal scanner of its kind in the UK at the REI

The first retinal scanner of its kind in the UK has been delivered to Derriford Hospital thanks to a generous donation from the League of Friends of the Plymouth REI.

Patients will now have access to a ground-breaking, retina-scanning technology which allows 3D visualisation of microcirculation within the retinal blood vessels inside the eye in just a few seconds.

This non-...

Is your child a Spelling Star?

Remarkable Television – makers of Pointless (BBC One) and Deal or No Deal (Channel 4) – is looking for brilliant children to spell some big words in an exciting new TV competition.

‘Spelling Star’ follows a number of children as they take on various word-based competition rounds, from speed spelling to identifying incorrectly spelled words, and clue-based questions to relay-style...

Plymouth bookmakers raided by armed robbers

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were seen running away from the scene of an armed robbery in Plymouth.

Two people wearing balaclavas entered the Coral Bookmakers on Wolseley Road at 8pm on Monday 9 May 2016.

One of the suspects held the door while the other threatened a lone female cashier with a knife.

Around £260 from the till was placed in a bag...

Search is on for a start-up superstar

Calling all Plymouth-based start-up stars: local marketing agency owner launches exclusive competition to win £5,000+ worth of office space and marketing support!

As supply for Plymouth office space dips in the local area, the recently appointed Managing Director of a local marketing consultancy, Nick Burrage of LOGO COMMERCIAL CREATIVE PARTNERS, has come up with a great way of...

Laptop stolen in Plymouth burglary

Police are appealing for information after a laptop was stolen during a burglary in Plymouth.

A property in Windermere Crescent, Derriford, was broken into sometime between 7am and 6pm on Tuesday 3 May 2016.

Officers believe the offender entered the property through a dog flap in the back door.

A black 18 inch by 12 inch Acer laptop, worth £420, and a number of items of...

Plymouth occupational therapist wins bronze at Invictus Games

An occupational therapist from Plymouth has claimed the UK's first bronze medal in the powerlifting event at the Invictus Games in Orlando.

Sarah Claricoates, a former Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, now works in the Occupational Therapy Department at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Competing in archery, swimming and powerlifting events, Sarah only tried the sport, which won her the...

Drake Circus recognised with 2016 Queen's Award for Enterprise

British Land, the owner of Drake Circus, Plymouth has been recognised as a winner of the 2016 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

This has been awarded to the company as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday honours and is the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

The Award is given to companies which bring major economic, social and environmental benefits through...

New job shop to open in Plymouth

SWH Group, in partnership with Plymouth City Council’s ‘Building Plymouth’ initiative, is due to open a ‘Job Shop’ at 107-109 Mayflower Street on 11th May.

The Job Shop, which is located at the site of the new Plymouth Coach Station, currently being built by SWH Civils, will serve as a resource for those who are interested in careers within the construction and the built environment...

Pages