The Howard League for Penal Reform has called for an urgent review of the new criminal court charges system, after putting together a list of cases which it says prove the fees are ‘unrealistic and unfair’.
A teenager who stole sweets and ice cream worth £5, a woman found begging in a car park and a man who kicked a flower pot after being stabbed are among thousands of people who have...
Staff from CATERed - Plymouth’s new school meal provider - are not letting the school holidays stand in the way of being able to dish out healthy grub to children.
They are taking part in their first ever Big Summer Food Tour to help make sure that some children, who would normally receive free school meals are not missing out during the long summer holiday.
The spotlight is being turned on Plymouth’s casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, and adult gaming centres as part of a review of the Council’s gambling policy.
The Council has to consult every three years on the way it licenses the gaming trade and if it is consistent with its objectives to:
• Prevent gambling being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime and...
Stagecoach has confirmed the network of services it will be running from 6th September 2015, following its takeover of the Plymouth & South Devon operations of First Devon & Cornwall from the same date.
The network will see new route numbers for some services, as well as delivering a number of benefits to passengers including:
There’s a packed programme of summer fun on offer at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this August, with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy during the school break.
Drop-in art and craft sessions are running every Wednesday throughout the month, from 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm).
The drop-ins will be inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds (5 August), the ‘...
Research by Scottish start-up Create eLearning shows that as much as £56 billion is being lost in the UK every year to replace staff who leave their jobs due to poor training. The firm is hoping to change that with a software platform that allows training programmes to be condensed and distributed around an organisation.
Create eLearning, which is based at Entrepreneurial Spark in...
PLYMOUTH ended a four-match unbeaten run when they lost 52-41 in their Premier League match at Glasgow on Monday evening, writes Graham Hambly.
The Skills Group Devils relied heavily on Ryan Fisher, who had a couple of race wins, including a six-point tactical ride, in his 14-point return. Their only other heat winner was reserve Todd Kurtz with Glasgow providing the first man home in...
Tea Dances held in Plymouth at the Guildhall on 31 July and City College on 1 August raised a grand total of £744 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group (a registered charity based at The Macmillan Mustard Tree Centre, Derriford Hospital), whilst at the same time raising awareness of asbestos related cancer.
A total of 140 people attended both events which were organised by...
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd., (WMS) with offices in Cornwall and Devon announces the acquisition of long established Redruth-based specialist painting and decorating company, Williams & Martin Ltd, (W&M). The expansion is part of a mid-long term strategy of WMS to grow the services and expertise they can offer to a larger client base throughout the South West.
For those among us who like their gifts gorgeously garlanded it’s been a tough year without Beaux Cadeaux to turn to to make sure our presents are perfectly packaged.
So it’s welcome news that the gift shop has reopened at the Royal William Yard’s Residence ONE.
Set up at Frankfort Gate by Val and Richard Cass back in 2006 the gift shop quickly developed a loyal band of regular...
