A Plymouth University student and her team are on their way to achieving Paralympic goals thanks to a new wheelchair funded by kind backers.
Faye West, who is captain of the Westcountry Hawks wheelchair rugby team, is one of the members who will benefit from the £3,000 chair for training and competition.
As well as reading for a degree in Media Arts, Faye is one of three Hawks...
The Cotehele gardening volunteers have won the Cornwall Today Volunteers’ Cup 2016’ at the spring flower show in Boconnac, Cornwall. The show and award ceremony took place over the weekend of 2/3 April.
‘The award is thoroughly deserved for the volunteers’ tremendous efforts in creating the dried flower garland here at Cotehele last Christmas’, says Chris Groves, Senior Gardener at the...
The number of taser trained police officers across Devon and Cornwall is to be reviewed with as part of a new project.
Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking public feedback on plans which could see the number of taser carrying officers across the Force increase over the next two to three years.
There are currently 530 taser trained (non-firearms) officers in the Force, but...
This Sunday, a special group of family and friends will be taking to the streets of Plymouth to run the half marathon in memory of Andrea Norris. Known as Team Andrea, the group will be running in aid of the Gold Dust Appeal.
Andrea Norris, former executive head teacher of Beechwood and Oakwood Primary Schools, in Southway, sadly died unexpectedly in April 2015.
The Environment Agency has announced that it is looking for enthusiastic individuals to get involved in managing flood risk in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee is one of 12 committees across the country that make key decisions on local priorities for flood and coastal risk management.
2016 sees the return of 3 fantastic Live Music Nights sponsored by C. And G. Catering, in Plymouth’s City Centre Piazza.
The first is on Friday 22 April and will bring 3 very brilliant but very different acts!
First to perform from 7pm will be the beautiful Sian Hoskin with her sensational modern pop.
Up next comes the Land of the Giants frontman Andy Quick and his Flying Orchestra, a genre that has been quoted as a ‘blend of hip hop, rock and reggae’!
Finishing off the night with their immense hard hitting rock will be The Poet Junkies.
Following the huge success of 2015, the award winning Plymouth Pirate Weekend returns on 14 and 15 May 2016 for a family fun packed weekend in The Barbican and Sutton Harbour.
Come and see our very own Jonty Depp who will be lurking the cobbled streets and go aboard our real Pirate Ship for free. Take part in our Pirate Trail and see if you can uncover Cap ‘n’ Jack’s hidden clues! Test your pirate skills at our very own Pirate Swashbuckling School or if you prefer, you can enrol in our popular Mermaid School where you can meet a real life Mermaid.
Introduction to Stonemasonry - 2 day workshop, 7-8 May, 10am - 5pm At: Castle Drogo. £60/£50 Dartmoor Arts and Devon Guild are running a comprehensive introduction to the skills, techniques, tools and purposes of stonemasonry with 2 experienced tutors: Trevor Clarke and Ben Martin. In the inspiring setting of Castle Drogo, you will learn how to use and maintain tools, practice masonry and letter carving techniques and you can work on a project of your own: carve an inscription or a 3D piece, or both. All materials and tools are provided. The course will include a tour of Castle Drogo,...
