A new affordable housing development on the site of the former Astor Community Centre is nearing completion.
The centre was closed several years ago and the land was released as part of Plymouth City Council's Get Plymouth Building programme. AJM Building Design Ltd has transformed the former community centre into a striking block of 12 one and two bed homes, one of which is a disabled...
Blundering adults in the South West have over 6 million home accidents each year, each one causing physical injury or property damage, with Saturday at 6.30pm the most dangerous time to be at home in the region.
A study by Electrical Safety First has identified that our risky behaviours are leading to a huge number of accidents, with the most common accident in the South West...
As we approach exam season Asthma UK is urging parents and students to take preventative steps to ensure their asthma doesn’t hinder their exam success as research shows that having a diagnosis of asthma means they are 30% more likely to drop a grade between mock and final exams.
More than 1 million children have asthma in the UK – around 2 in every classroom – and 4 in every 52 people...
The independent firm of Thomas Westcott, chartered accountants, which has 13 offices across Devon, has recruited experienced farming consultant Sally Nicholls to join its Agricultural team.
Agricultural and farming businesses across the South West can now access expert advice about a broad range of practical issues, from important legislation changes to grant funding opportunities, at...
The Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables for Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police have today reached a symbolic milestone around how they will deliver policing services across the three counties in the future.
An agreement has been reached for a large-scale strategic alliance between the two forces. Their aim, through the alliance, is to maintain a high standard...
Wessel Kotze, Operations and Logistics Manager for the Namibian rugby team, was in Plymouth at the weekend touring the city’s Rugby World Cup 2015 Team Base venues.
Plymouth will be Namibia’s Team Base while they are playing their two fixtures at Sandy Park in Exeter and Mr Kotze was on a fact-finding visit ahead of the Tournament, taking place in England and Cardiff between 18...
With Easter fast approaching, Vospers SEAT have launched an Easter Egg Hunt - with a difference.
Vospers is taking the traditional Easter Egg hunt to the road with a car!
Those living in and around the Plymouth area are invited to look out for a brand new SEAT Mii with a decidedly Easter theme, as finding it could win them a free Easter egg.