A thoughtful donation has been received by our maternity department, to help parents who suffer the loss of a baby. Amber and Josh Goddard fundraised to purchase a Flexmort CuddleClot, which they have kindly gifted to Derriford Hospital in memory of their baby son, Mylo.
“It had been a real struggle to get pregnant because of having polycystic ovaries,” describes Amber, “but then I was...
Joe Pasquale, one of Britain's best-loved comedians, will be at Waterstones Plymouth new George Street on Saturday 9th June for one hour only, from 11 am until 12 pm, signing copies of his debut collection of horror short stories, Deadknobs And Doomsticks.
Joe, who will be at the Theatre Royal with his Some Mother's Do ‘Ave ‘Em show, where he plays the iconic character, Frank Spencer,...
An overgrown public space near The Quarters in Manadon Park, Plymouth, has been transformed into a community garden thanks to the combined efforts of a team of local Councillors, a community group, One Small Candle, and South West-based property developers, Burrington Estates New Homes.
A tree planting ceremony recently took place to mark the occasion with representatives from all...
The Mayor of Ivybridge, Councillor Anthony Khong officially opened The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s Open Day on Saturday 2 June. After cutting the ribbon at the main outdoor arena, Cllr. Khong welcomed families to the event and invited them to explore the world of donkeys in the new look interaction zones.
The Open Day is the centre’s main fund-raising event of the year and each zone...
A new report looking into the strengths of the current UK business landscape has discovered the emerging ‘capitals’ of British business.
The report, published by the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, has highlighted the new business capitals that offer distinct advantages which help drive success and growth within specific specialist sectors. However, even outside of the five...
The RSPCA received more than 300 calls - that’s two calls an hour - last week, during a mini heatwave which swept across England & Wales.
The animal welfare charity received 317 reports of animals in hot environments, the majority of which were dogs that had been left in hot cars, from Monday 28 May to Sunday 3 June - when temperatures hit the mid 20s. Advice is that people should...
On July 7, hundreds of men are set to descend upon Paignton, Devon, to take part in The South West Beard and Moustache Championships – an event that celebrates some of the most elaborate facial hair ever seen! Better yet, their efforts are helping to raise money for the Armour to Barber organisation, which helps former military personnel reinvent themselves with new careers in barbering....
More than 7,000 people enjoyed a first-rate day out with glorious sunshine at The Shops at Dartington’s free May Food Fair on 27-28 May. The best of Devon’s food and drink scene came together, from vibrant street-food markets to artisan producers, with top chefs demonstrating recipes and offering tricks of the trade.
In addition to food activities, visitors threw their own clay pottery...
Local Devon-based charity, Veterans With Dogs, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, witnessed by Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View.
The Armed Forces Covenant focusses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.
Veterans With Dogs is the first UK registered charity to train...
