Over a fifth (21 per cent) of parents in the South West feel lonely and isolated, regularly feeling cut off from friends and other sources of support, according to new findings released today by charity Action for Children.
The research has unearthed a shocking scale of loneliness that for nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of people in the region has become worse since becoming a parent....
After a dry and warm start, summer 2015 is set to end on an average note with temperatures and rainfall close to normal for the season.
Despite a dry and sunny June and a brief heat-wave at the start of July, summer overall looks set to be cooler than average and cooler than either summer 2013 or 2014. It has also been rather wetter than average, however sunshine totals are expected to...
Football clubs across Devon are launching crowdfunding projects to raise the funds they need for more sustainable, community led futures.
Following the announcement of a partnership between Devon FA and the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder, the first FA clubs across the county are launching funding projects for their football kit, equipment, competitions and larger...
A former warehouse operative from Plymouth has won a compensation payout after he suffered a leg injury and subsequent amputation after falling from height at work.
Mark Jeffery, 47, has been awarded £530,000 in compensation and retained as a trauma counsellor to help others going through similar life-changing experiences.
While cleaning out the guttering in 2005 at his...
Two competitors from the South West are representing Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Argentina at the 20th World Transplant Games. Both Bradley Ball, from Plymouth, and Tracy Carroll, from Helston, have received life-saving kidney transplants from Derriford Hospital.
Bradley, 22, has entered the golf events and Tracey, 40, the swimming events. The pair recently won five...
As David Cameron and his family take their annual family holiday in Cornwall, Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has written to the Prime Minister asking him to ensure fair funding for Devon and Cornwall Police.
Mr Hogg’s office further reveals the shocking effects of the Government’s proposed police funding formula. His letter highlights the unfairness of the Government’s plan...
The stars of Plymouth Wrestling are gearing up for a spectacular night of action this September, in Stonehouse and it’s all in aid of Plymouth Foodbank.
‘September Slam’ will be a night of hard-hitting grappling action and will be headlined by Danny Walsh making his first defence as he puts his heavyweight title on the line against Josh Knott. The event will also feature an exciting...
There are early signs much of the UK will see an improvement in weather over the bank holiday weekend and this will last through much of next week, according to the Met Office.
Whilst rain and showers are likely across much of the country on Saturday and at first on Sunday, there are signs of an improvement from the west as we go through Sunday and Monday.
Join Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 1st September and enjoy a thrilling evening of racing at their last evening fixture of the season.
Racing starts at 16:45 with gates opening at 14:45. The last race is at 19:45.
Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Monday 31st August. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. There will also be tickets available to buy at the gate on the day.
Don’t forget – Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card enjoy free entry.
