Seven very proud interns from Project SEARCH, Derriford, graduated this week following nine months of intensive work based training gaining Diplomas in Progression.
The interns, who all have learning disabilities, have been working in Derriford Hospital, on honorary contracts whilst developing and learning new work skills.
The latest cohort of interns includes Marty Truscott,...
An unused lawn mower, the folded sails of a yacht and an old sofa became foundations for homes built by Plymouth’s most unwelcome guests last year – wasps.
Plymouth’s pest control service treated around 250 nests last year and they warn that the city could see a bumper year for wasps following a mild winter and spring.
Service manager Nicola Horne said: “We are coming into the...
Devon and Cornwall Police has today launched a week long awareness campaign encouraging people to protect their personal information.
The ‘Not With My Name’ campaign, produced in partnership with the City of London Police (National Policing Lead for Fraud) is targeting identity crime in our communities.
Identity fraud is an offence that one in four UK adults – approximately...
A patient who is living with an aggressive and inoperable brain tumour has met scientists at Plymouth University who are working towards a cure for the devastating disease.
Luke Dustan, 29, who lives in South Molton, Devon, visited the Plymouth University Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence on Thursday 25th June. He is being treated as an outpatient at nearby Derriford Hospital...
Plymouth Gin is delighted to announce the unveiling of a new and exciting exhibition, ‘From Plymouth to the World – the Voyage of Plymouth Gin from Birth to Legend’, launching in the heart of its home city at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery. Created in partnership with Plymouth City Council, the new exhibition showcases the brand’s 200-plus year history in the city and is perfect for gin...
A large number of trees are going to have to be felled in Cann wood between Whitleigh and Southway after the discovery of a deadly plant disease.
The Forestry Commission have investigated the site and used aerial photography to assess the extent of the spread and will be issuing the Council with a felling order within the next few weeks. The felling will take place throughout the whole...
The RMT’s ballot for both strike action and action short of a strike of all First Great Western members over the threat to jobs and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Inter-City trains has recorded overwhelming votes in favour:
Members of the union will walk out for 48 hours from 18:30 BST on 8 July.
The union said a guard should be kept on every train, but FGW...
A family-run housebuilder is accelerating its land acquisition programme to enable it to expand its output of quality new homes after securing a £15million facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Cavanna Homes operates across the South West region, but its current sites are concentrated in desirable locations along the South Devon coast at Plymouth, Orestone, Dartington, Paignton...
The RMT’s ballot for both strike action and action short of a strike of all First Great Western members over the threat to jobs and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Inter-City trains has recorded overwhelming votes in favour:
Strike action – 80% yes vote
Action short of a strike – 92% yes vote
At the end of May the union confirmed that it had entered into...
Kick-start your weekend with an afternoon of thrilling summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Friday 3rd July.
Racing starts at 14:10 with gates opening at 12:10 and the last race will be at 17:30.
Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Thursday 2nd July. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. There will be tickets available at the gate on the day.
Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.
