Serious about power tools? Love Superbikes? Well get down to Plymouth’s Plumb and Parts Center on Friday 3 July for some action with Milwaukee.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Milwaukee spider-dome, where experts will be demonstrating the latest range of cordless tools and accessories. You’ll also get the chance to have a go.
If you pick-up a Milwaukee bargain on the day you’ll...
Plymouth’s high street has been given a significant investment boost with the bold transformation of the McDonald’s restaurant.
Situated at the top of New George Street, the restaurant, which first opened in 1997, has been given a high-tech makeover to feature new self-service kiosks and digital menu boards.
The redesign also includes McDonald’s signature style with a bright,...
Cubs from Plymouth joined Cubs from across Devon last weekend to compete in the annual County Field Gun Run on Paignton sea front.
The Cubs had to race each other in timed runs, after a day of timed runs the eventual winners were a mixed team from 27th Plymouth and 3rd Ivybridge with 2nd place going to 27th Plymouth A team, who after a whole day of runs were equal on time with 6th...
Heidi Hollands, a Research Midwife based at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has attained a Master of Midwifery (MMid) qualification.
Heidi was awarded a merit by the University of Sheffield in March 2015. She was encouraged and supported by her team to pursue the course and completed the entirety of the work within her own personal time. Heidi said: “I now have an even better...
A question and answer session all about recycling in Plymouth is taking place this Thursday on the Council Facebook as part of Recycling Week.
People will be able to post a question about what can and can’t be recycled and waste staff will aim to answer them either on the day or within 24 hours.
With Plymouth’s new material recycling facility now operational and Recycling Week...
Kitsons Solicitors has shown its ongoing commitment to making a difference to vulnerable local people by awarding Shout It Out Learning Project just under £1,000.
The community project helps to develop life skills for people in Plymouth who struggle to read and write. The grant will support adult literacy sessions, giving them confidence in their abilities and helping to raise...
The Sustainable Fish Cities campaign aims to change the way consumers buy and eat fish, and to encourage local businesses and caterers to serve environmentally sustainable fish. With a long and proud connection with fisheries and as home to the largest fish market in England, Plymouth is one of only 27 Marine Protected Areas in England and home to around one thousand native species. The...
A social media revolution is growing over the decision by BBC Radio Devon boss Mark Grinnell to axe the Judi Spiers show.
Hundreds of people have taken to Twitter and Facebook to express their anger and dismay.
A Facebook post announcing Judi’s last show this morning had received more than 100 comments in just over an hour meanwhile, a statement made online by Mr Grinnell...
A Devon-based work placement company is preparing for its busiest summer yet with hundreds of trainees travelling to the South West from across Europe.
A record number of trainees, more than 220, will be welcomed by The Training Partnership (TTPL) in July. Another 75 will arrive in August.
The company, based at Torquay Innovation Centre, works with hundreds of Devon firms to...
Staff from leading Devon law firm Kitsons are getting ready to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this July to raise money for charity in honour of their friend and colleague, Mark Batten.
Mark, who was Chief Cashier at Kitsons, passed away suddenly in March 2014. He worked at Kitsons for over 35 years and was a prominent and well liked member of the firm. In 2013 when the...
