Devon

Outpatient Management Centre count steps for Gold Dust

Following a successful fundraising event on Friday 5th August, which raised an amazing £850, staff from the Outpatient Management Centre at Derriford Hospital are continuing their fundraising efforts in aid of the Gold Dust Appeal.

To raise as much as possible, in preparation for the Gold Dust Superheroes Abseil down Plymouth's iconic Holiday Inn on Sunday 25th September, members of...

Gearing up for summer

British Cycling and Sky are celebrating another successful year of delivering cycling in partnership with the Council.

We teamed up in 2012 and since then the Sky Ride recreational cycling programme has had 21,000 sign-ups, with more than 100 people going on to train as lead riders themselves.

In recognition of the achievements made over the last four years, British Cycling has...

People in Plymouth shun Kindles in favour of paperbacks

It stands to reason in the digital age that people would prefer to read on a Kindle, smartphone or tablet when on holiday, saving space in their suitcase and taking advantage of cut-price deals on books.

But a survey undertaken by RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) has revealed that almost half (47 per cent) of Plymouth residents prefer to stick to the old-fashioned way,...

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....

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...

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