Cyclists are being asked to take “Moor care” when out and about in Dartmoor National Park this summer. The National Park has seen a steady increase in the popularity of cycling, both “off road” along moorland bridleways and designated trails, as well as a boom in road cycling across Dartmoor.
There have been increasing numbers of people choosing to enjoy Dartmoor by bike, particularly...
After a hugely successful launch event on Wednesday 22nd June, the iconic Salcombe Dairy has opened its entirely original, nautical themed ice cream parlour in the heart of the popular maritime town Dartmouth in South Devon. With its prime positioning and huge appeal this innovative shop has just opened its doors to give tourists and locals alike a completely new and truly scrumptious...
A research study at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry which aims to develop a simple saliva test for gum disease (periodontitis), has received a grant award from the Oral and Dental Research Trust.
Periodontitis is a common inflammatory oral disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth (gums and bone). It is also linked to other diseases such as diabetes...
Plymouth Armed Forces Weekend arrives to The Hoe this Saturday and Sunday (25 and 26 June).
This year’s event is set to be bigger and better than any other, a whopping 50,000 people attended last year’s event urging us to extend the event and bring you a whole weekend of thrilling entertainment, inspirational shows and intriguing displays.
A scam phone call is doing the rounds in Plymouth.
Several calls have been made by people claiming to be from Plymouth City Council and offering compensation for accidents.
The Council’s Trading Standards team have received several reports of the bogus calls and are concerned that the scammers may be trying to get personal details from residents. People receiving the calls have...
The UK’s membership of the European Union has helped boost job creation and growth in the South West for more than forty years, with as many as 250,000 jobs in the region currently linked to exports to the Single Market, the CBI argues.
According to figures from HM Treasury, there is the potential to create 74,340 future jobs for the South West if the UK remains in the EU, and...
As Plymouth residents enjoy the warm weather this summer keeping on top of household energy use might be far from people’s minds. But simple changes can help families keep their homes running efficiently and save money, even in the warmer months.
Smart Energy Expert, Stuart Coniam from British Gas, shares some of his tips that can help households across Plymouth to save energy...
Friday (24 June) is national Bring Your Dog To Work Day - and Britain’s favourite day at the office is raising an interesting question: do dogs belong in the workplace?
Businesses from across the UK will welcome their dog loving employees into the workplace along with their loyal (and well-behaved!) four-legged companions. The day aims to raise money for All Dogs Matter, a charity...
A loud, colourful Rio themed parade will kick off the Devon School Games which are coming to Exeter for the first time in their four year history this Wednesday 29th June.
The Devon Summer School Games will take place across 3 sites: Exeter Arena will host the RIO themed opening ceremony with St Luke’s Science and Sports College hosting all the Inclusion Sports and the Exeter Saracens...
THOUSANDS of women braved the weather yesterday and united at Plymouth Hoe with one mission in mind – to conquer cancer.
Now Cancer Research UK is calling on Plymouth’s formidable army of mighty-mums, gutsy-grans, feisty friends and go-getting girls to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money as soon as possible.
