Devon

Man dies after collision in Plymouth

A man has died after a collision which took place last month in Plymouth.

On Sunday 31st July, at around 9.20am a pedestrian was in collision with a blue Honda motorcycle in Budshead Road near Whitleigh Court.

The pedestrian, a man aged 57 from Plymouth, was seriously injured and taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment. On Wednesday 10th August the man died as a result of his...

Urogynaecology staff achieve prestigious accreditation

The hard work and commitment of our urogynaecology staff has been recognised with the department receiving formal recognition from the British Society of Urogynaecology.

The Urogynaecology Unit, based in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, is one of only 18 units to have achieved this accreditation.

The purpose of the accreditation is to define and monitor standards of care,...

Garden and allotments for Stonehouse Creek bank

Stonehouse could be getting its first allotment site, thanks to a transfer of Council-owned land to the community.

A patch of unused land on the side of Stonehouse Creek could be turned into a community garden, with allotments, possibly a small orchard with wild flowers and a herb garden.

The area of land lies just beneath the site of the former naval hospital at Millfields and...

Catfish and the Bottlemen announce Plymouth date

Plymouth Pavilions are thrilled to announce that following a triumphant summer festival run at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, Glastonbury, T in the Park, Boardmasters and countless others, Catfish and the Bottlemen will continue to thrill fans with an extra stop on their UK Tour - at Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 7 November!

Formed in 2007, their debut album The Balcony reached the Top 10...

Skills shortage threatens Plymouth’s oldest trades

Ancient occupations like stonemasonry and heritage carpentry could be lost forever if the UK fails to address its skills shortages, says a national training body.

The Heritage Craft Alliance (HCA), which provides accredited training to upskill the next generation of craftspeople, says 40,000 professionals are due to retire in the next decade.

There is already a desperate...

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the races at Newton Abbot – Saturday 20 August

A great day out this summer holiday season, enjoy an afternoon of thrilling racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 20 August.

Treat the family to a day out in Devon – children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student ID / NUS card enjoy free entry.

Racing starts at 14:00 with gates opening at 12:00. The last race takes place at 17:30.

Tickets are available online until 17:00 on Friday 19 August. There will be tickets available at the gate on the day.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure....

Clearing advisers prepare to help others discover new opportunities

Understanding, supportive, insightful and clear. They are some of the words used by students to describe the advice which reinforced their decision to study at Plymouth University.

More than 80 trained advisers, including many current students, will be staffing a special hotline – 0333 241 6929 – from Thursday 18 August to guide prospective students.

They will be aiming to take...

Britain’s 'Ultimate Crisp Sandwich' revealed

It’s official – the Ultimate Crisp Sandwich has been decided by the Great British public.

The worthy winner?

A Roasted Vegetable Picnic Roll, bursting with fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella, green pesto and Vintage Cheddar & Spring Onion Burts Chips!

The recipe, created by TV chef Dean Edwards, was designed to help Brits liven up dull lunches– no more soggy sarnies or...

Award winning exhibition back on Dartmoor

The unique Dartmoor Life in the First World War Exhibition is being displayed again from 18 to 24 August in Princetown to celebrate the prestigious award for the best exhibition in Britain and Ireland. The trophy, presented by the Community Archive and Heritage Group, was awarded particularly for inspiring young people to recognise the importance of their cultural inheritance and innovative...

#SellOutAlbi campaign launched at PARFC

Plymouth Albion are urging fans to join them at the quickly approaching first game of the season on the 3rd September.

They have launched a #SellOutAlbi campaign with the aim to fill the stadium at Brickfields for their first match.

Dan Parks, PARFC Head Coach commented: “The fans are the 16th player on the field and we would love to be able to start the season with a bang, by...

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