Figures released today (23 March) by the RSPCA reveal that people being convicted for cruelty in many areas of the South West is on the rise, whilst the number of animals being rescued is also increasing across the region.
Courts in the South West have seen an increase in the number of people convicted for crimes relating to animal welfare, particularly in some of the larger counties....
A student from Ridgeway School has won a silver medal in the National Rowing Championships.
14 year old Phoebe Lansley was part of the Plymouth team who came second in the 2KM team race. Fellow student Tillie Buxton also competed at the event held in London.
“It really was a wakeup call saying to me, you are capable of doing something if you believe in yourself no matter how...
A special thank you to Hair Flair salon in Yealmpton, who have kindly donated to a charity close to their hearts.
Members of staff from Hair Flair salon in Yealmpton, presented a cheque to the Primrose Breast Care Centre at Derriford Hospital, after a stylist received treatment throughout 2015.
Every year, the salon organises a Christmas raffle to support a charity of their...
The Plymouth based company became a member of the Quality Network after successfully passing a series of assessments set by DuPont™ Corian® relating to workmanship and facilities. As a member of this premium group of fabricators, Simply Solid can now offer the DuPont™ 10-year limited installed warranty, and is able to design, create and install Corian® products for homeowners, architects and...
More free tickets than ever up for grabs for local people wanting to attend BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016
Tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016 will be released during The Radio 1 Breakfast Show on Monday 4th April - with more free tickets than ever available to local people living in Exeter and Teignbridge.
50,000 tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter...
Plans for major improvement works worth over two and a half million pounds have been drawn up for Pennycross Primary School to create much-needed space for growing pupil numbers.
Architects Stride Treglown have now been appointed to work with the school and the Council to put together the designs. The improvements are needed to cope with an increase in birth rates and the new housing...
Emerging and established tech hubs in and around cities like Exeter, Plymouth and Truro hold the key to establishing the South West as a leading global tech player, according to the first Tech South West report just released by blur Group.
Published today, the report reveals the views of regional tech leaders on how the sector can thrive in the coming decade and compete with the likes...
Leading health researchers – including two from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust - have had their significant contribution to commercial research in the NHS recognised by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
More than 70 leading NIHR Commercial Principal Investigators received awards at a prestigious event hosted at the British Medical Association in London. The event...
Employees across the South West will be able to earn while they learn after Plymouth University joined a Government initiative.
Degree apprenticeships, launched in March 2015, offer people the chance to complete a degree that is closely tailored to national standards, their current job and future career aspirations.
Now the University, and four of its partner colleges, have...
EAST Devon retired police officer Bob Spencer has won the influential support of a top Plymouth businessman in his bid to become the next Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall.
Charles Howeson, an acknowledged expert on South West economic regeneration, has been openly critical of the politicisation of the role of commissioner.
