The latest group of newly qualified social workers from Plymouth City Council Children’s Services, have been presented with certificates of completion by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Dr John Mahony, at a special ceremony. The certificates mark the successful completion of the social workers’ assessed and supported first year in practice.
The first of three new community orchards have been planted in Honicknowle.
When fully matured the orchards will offer open green spaces for people to enjoy, as well as free fruit to pick. They will also feature a beautiful wildflower meadow within the orchard.
Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “We’re absolutely passionate about making sure...
Plymouth University academics have published a paper detailing the historical importance of the city’s waters and their continuing impact on science, travel and ecology.
Dr Antony Knights, Lecturer in Marine Ecology and lead author, described Plymouth as a ‘hub for marine and maritime science’ in his joint paper Plymouth – A World Harbour through the ages. The study details how the...
A school expansion project totalling £1.8m has just been completed at Holy Cross Primary School in St Judes.
The City Council identified Holy Cross as an ideal candidate to receive government basic need funding in order for it to grow and provide needed much needed additional places to cope with an increase in demand. Holy Cross will now have an annual intake of 45 and, over time, will...
Young people across the UK will to continue to benefit from lower bus fares after Stagecoach extended a national offer.
Following the successful introduction of a £2 Dayrider ticket for under 19s, the offer has been extended for a further six weeks to allow young people to benefit over the Easter period. More than 300,000 tickets offering unlimited travel within local regions were sold...
Plymouth University has launched a collaboration with Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre to offer outstanding learning opportunities to students and wounded serving and veteran forces personnel.
The collaboration, which officially began last week, will see the University offer academic, social and creative prospects for centre users, while selected students will have the chance...
DJ Judge Jules is set to visit Plymouth this spring as part of his Judgement tour.
Judge Jules has been a pioneer of the electronic music scene since day one, establishing himself as a master behind the decks, a ruler of the airwaves and a legend on the White Isle for almost 30 incredible years. With his every move, mix and melody influencing each generation of clubbers to grace the...
Someone paying rent for an average two bedroom home in the South West would have forked out £38,137 to their landlord over the last five years, new analysis by housing and homelessness charity Shelter reveals today.
This is just under the sum needed for a 20% deposit on the average first time buyer home in the region, which is currently priced at £195,672.
Devon and Cornwall Police along with local authorities have launched an appeal to help them locate a missing 12-year-old Devon girl who’s been taken to Bangkok by her father.
A High Court Judge has ordered the release of details of Arisara Miles, who is known as ‘Zara’, who travelled to Thailand with her father without permission.
