Devon

Unemployment continues to fall in Devon

The number of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon has once again fallen during December (in line with the national trend), reaching a new lowest figure on record.

Total claimants now stand at 3,998, 21 claimants fewer than in November (a 0.5% month on month drop). Whilst the fall is lower than the UK average of 2.9%, as a proportion of the working age population, Devon...

Plymouth young people encouraged to try ‘building’ their future

A city project is encouraging local people and companies to find out more about the increasing career opportunities and work in the construction industry.

The free tasters aim to give a realistic feel for the different jobs in the industry and provide practical career advice, apprenticeships and links to employers and jobs.

The construction tasters are part of the Building...

Kingfisher Fish and Chips third in National Fish and Chip Awards

Marine Conservation Society applauds efforts as Brae business scoops seafood award

The UK’s leading marine charity says the performance of a Scottish fish and chip shop in industry awards highlighting seafood sustainability is a credit to staff who are converting customers to making smarter fish choices over the fryer.

The Good Catch Award, which is part of the National Fish...

Andrew Marr supports search for stroke heroes

Journalist, author and political commentator Andrew Marr is supporting a nationwide search for stroke survivors to enter the Life After Stroke Awards (LASA) 2015.

The awards, hosted by the Stroke Association, recognise the achievements of everyone affected by stroke, from survivors to carers, volunteers and health professionals. Andrew, who had a stroke himself in 2013, explained why...

Significant progress at Tavistock school

Children at a Tavistock junior school have made big advances in achievement in the past term under a new acting head.

Jane Byrne took over as acting executive headteacher of St Rumon’s Infants and St Peter’s Junior C of E schools earlier this term following a critical Ofsted report of St Peter’s.

She has now been succeeded by the new permanent headteacher, Chris Conners....

Student who died at Sutton Harbour Marina named

The man who died at Sutton Harbour Marina in Plymouth on Sunday has been named by police as James Webb.

James (pictured), 21, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, was a student at Plymouth University.

Emergency services attended The Barbican at around 6.15am on Sunday 18 January following a report of a body floating in the water.

A police officer entered the water to rescue...

New appointment will boost Plymouth’s charity and voluntary sector

Voluntary sector organisations and charities in Plymouth will receive a boost next year, following the announcement that Lloyds Banking Group will be seconding a full time Business Connector into the area.

Joanna Bunker has left her role as Senior Manager at Lloyds Banking Group in London for a year, to return to her home town of Plymouth to work as a Business Connector. She will be...

Compass Resolution set to grow in 2015

Local Mediation Company expecting 400% growth in 2015. In recent years, mediation has become one of the most highly favoured dispute resolution options for separating couples, allowing them to reach a constructive decision in the most cost-effective and least destructive way possible. That is why award-winning family mediators, Compass Resolution, have made a commitment to reach as many people...

A&E at breaking point in SW says union

The whole of the Accident and Emergency structures are at breaking point due the changes this government has already made the GMB union has claimed.

GMB, the union for ambulance staff, responded to reports that Ambulance dispatchers will have two minutes longer to decide whether to send an ambulance to many potentially life-threatening 999 calls under pilot schemes in London and the...

Devon's snow wardens on standby

Devon County Council’s snow wardens have been put on standby for the coldest spell so far this winter.

The County Council is advising people to take extreme care if travelling this morning, particularly on untreated roads.

Sunny spells, wintry showers and snow flurries are expected througout the region today (Saturday) and a lthough Sunday is forecast to be drier, current...

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