University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is pleased to announce the opening of the new Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite. The new surgical suite is now fully operational and saw its first patients go through the three dedicated elective orthopaedic theatres in June.
Located on level 2 of Derriford Hospital, the theatre facility will support complex and non-complex orthopaedic...
A new season of events from workshops to discos, theatre to films, storytelling to markets, is coming to libraries across Devon and Torbay from August to October this year.
The Get Creating season encourages communities throughout the county to get in touch with their creative side, whether participating in activities or watching performances, there is something for everyone, even if...
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA), home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, is about to welcome three brand new juvenile Lionfish into its Moonpool exhibit ready for the summer season
The National Marine Aquarium is delighted to announce the arrival of three juvenile Lionfish, soon to be arriving at the aquarium’s Moonpool exhibit, beneath the UK’s deepest exhibit, this summer....
Local homebuilder Barratt Homes has demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community by volunteering for childhood cancer charity, Little Hero.
Over the course of two days, a dedicated team of twelve volunteers rolled up their sleeves and embarked on a transformative project at Little Hero’s respite lodge, Will’s Woodland near Tiverton.
102 metres of failed seawall in Exmouth has been replaced with a steel sheet pile wall, expected to last 100 years, through the £1.5million first phase.
This section of the seawall in front of Sideshore is where beach levels had dropped below the foundations, causing it to tilt forward and crack. The new steel piling goes much deeper, down to the bed rock some 9 metres below....
Wet weather and low temperatures causing havoc for butterflies during Big Butterfly Count
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed very low numbers of butterflies have been spotted so far in its annual Big Butterfly Count. On average participants are seeing just over half the number of butterflies they were spotting this time last year.
Rowcroft Hospice is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the national Frontline Team of the Year Award at the upcoming Third Sector Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights the exceptional dedication and compassionate care provided by the hospice team who work tirelessly to support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across South Devon.
As schools close their doors for the summer holidays, Devon County Council says that it's aware that the financial challenges facing some households in Devon will be intensified over the next few weeks.
Increased costs such as food and activities, particularly with the current cost of living, and reduced incomes due to childcare, mean that this year’s holiday break could be...
For the fifth summer, marshals are being deployed across Dartmoor to support the work of the National Park’s Rangers. The Dartmoor Marshals have proved to be an invaluable resource for the busier months, providing high-visibility patrols to reduce the impact of anti-social behaviour. They will also play a vital role in engaging with visitors so people feel safe and have a great time. Marshals...
Bob Beggs, a 64-year-old, professional sailor from Plymouth, UK, has led his team to victory in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race; a first in the event’s 28 year history. With over 40,000 nautical miles (46,000 miles) of racing, six ocean crossings, fourteen races and eleven months away on the ocean race track, Bob and his Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team was crowned Clipper 2023-24 Race...
