Plymouth

Acting US Ambassador visits Plymouth

The United States Acting Ambassador to the UK visited Plymouth March 21 and 22 to experience the many connections between Plymouth and the United States from the Mayflower to the present.

Lewis Lukens said: “It was a privilege to be in the city of Plymouth surrounded by the hospitality of its people and its historic connections to the United States.”

As preparations continue...

Hidden Inspiration – Art Exhibition of Martin Bush's New Work at The Hidden Olive

A must-see exhibition of vibrant new and favourite works by Plymouth artist Martin Bush set in the excellent Hidden Olive restaurant.

Dedicated Maternity Line for pregnant women set to launch

From Monday 27 March 2017 there will be just one number that expectant mums or new parents will need to use to seek advice from a Derriford Midwife, both before and after they have had their baby.

The new Maternity Line is being introduced by the midwives at Derriford Hospital, in partnership with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, to offer a single telephone number...

Leading law firm appoint new associates

Kitsons Solicitors are pleased to announce that Rory Wakeling and John Clarke have been promoted to Associates.

Rory Wakeling, who trained with Kitsons qualifying as a solicitor into Kitsons Employment law team in 2013 and consistently praised by clients for his “clear, concise and thorough advice” said: “I’m thrilled to have been promoted to Associate. Kitsons has a brilliant ethos...

Welsh National Opera comes to Plymouth

Two classic Puccini operas and a hidden opera gem make up Welsh National Opera’s Love’s Poisoned Chalice season at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 18 - 22 April, taking audiences on a journey of love, passion, heartbreak and tragedy through some of opera’s greatest tear jerking music.

At the heart of the spring season is a new production of Swiss composer Frank Martin’s Le Vin herbé,...

Funding available to extend Mandarin teaching in Plymouth

Schools in Plymouth are being encouraged to apply for funding to extend Mandarin teaching in the area.

As part of the Mandarin Excellence Programme – a Department for Education initiative which aims to see 5,000 pupils on track towards fluency in Mandarin Chinese by 2020 – financial support for state-funded secondary schools is available for its successful delivery.

The...

Search and rescue team backed by housebuilder

A search and rescue team on Dartmoor which is looking to upgrade its training facilities has received the backing of a Cornwall housebuilder.

Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Tavistock) has been granted a cash influx of £1,000 by leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes Cornwall.

The group plans to invest in an overhead projector for training workshops which include navigation and...

Top Award for Kitsons Solicitors

Private client Solicitor Marjorie Creek, who works at local law firm Kitsons Solicitors in their Plympton office, has been recognised with a prestigious elderly care qualification.

After passing the ‘Older Client Care in Practice’ award, Marjorie undertook further study and passed the ‘Older Client Law in Practice’ award to become a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly...

New personal tax manager joins Thomas Westcott

Tax specialist Annette Stone has joined the Plymouth office of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants.

In her new role Annette, who previously worked at "Big Four" accountancy firm Ernst & Young as well as at a smaller independent practice in London and at Mark Holt and Co Limited in Plymouth, will help Thomas Westcott's private and business clients with their tax planning and...

New Foyer Federation chief kicks off national tour in South West

As a leading regional housing association DCH has invested around £565m into the south west economy over the past five years.

DCH is committed to supporting growth in the region; from building thousands of new homes and working with partner organisations such as the Foyer Federation, to creating jobs and investing in communities.

In recognition of the great work being done in...

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