A woman who lied about rent arrears of £1,700 has been prosecuted by Plymouth City Council for social housing fraud.
Katrina Sturtridge – aged 26, of Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AU admitted to Plymouth Magistrates on Monday 20 February that she had lied to the Council on two occasions (on 10th September and 9 October 2014) in order to gain social housing, by falsely stating that...
Staff from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust welcomed leading Orthopaedic Surgeon and National Director at NHS Improvement (NHSI) for Clinical Quality and Efficiency, Professor Tim Briggs, to Plymouth to talk about his national programme on Monday (20 February).
This programme is called Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT), which seeks to tackle ‘unwarranted variation’ across the NHS....
Plymouth-based artisan crisp producer, Burts Potato Chips, is delighted to announce its fundraising total for 2015 - 2016 for Devon Air Ambulance Trust of £4,175.28.
Burts multi-faceted fundraising efforts include participating in various local events, from the Great West Run and the Plymouth Half Marathon to the Cornish Santa Fun Run, as well as ongoing raffles, donations and spare...
When you buy a new home, you have many decisions to make. One of the first might be whether to opt for an apartment or a house?
As we head into the depths of winter, energy saving is a top priority and latest research from the NHBC reveals that owners of a one bedroom apartment can save around £440 a year compared with its Victorian equivalent.
The Plymouth office of national law firm Bond Dickinson LLP, alongside Kemp Little LLP, has advised Swiss technology group RUAG on its acquisition of UK-based Cyber Security specialist Clearswift.
RUAG is actively involved in defence and security across Europe and the acquisition, which successfully completed last week, represents a significant investment to expand and develop the...
Following on from the last 'Music for Mesothelioma' event held in April 2016 which was a huge success, popular local band Jessica and the Rabbits once again joined forces with the South West Mesothelioma Support Group to raise awareness and funds for those affected by asbestos related cancer.
‘More Music for Mesothelioma’, which was held on Friday 17th February at The Duke of...
Last seen in the UK in 2012, Cuba’s vibrant flagship contemporary dance company will present an exciting programme choreographed by some of today’s most sought-after choreographic names.
Danza Contemporánea de Cuba comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Friday 3 & Saturday 4 March
For more than five decades, since the company was founded by Ramiro Guerra in 1959, Danza...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Plymouth that left one man hospitalised.
Police were called at around 1:30am on Saturday 18th February following reports of an altercation inside the Stoke bar & Grill, Devonport Road, Stoke Village.
It is believed that this altercation later spilled outside onto the street where a 32-year-old man sustained a...
Affected by mesothelioma or asbestos related disease?
You are welcome to join our friendly group which provides peer and professional support to those affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases in Cornwall and the South West.
Our meetings are a chance to meet other patients and carers who understand what you are going through and also share more about the condition and the help that is available.
We also fund raise and spread awareness throughout the region.
The meeting is free to attend with refreshments provided.
Affected by mesothelioma or asbestos related disease?
You are welcome to join our friendly group which provides peer and professional support to those affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases in Plymouth and the South West.
Our meetings are a chance to meet other patients and carers who understand what you are going through and also share more about the condition and the help that is available.
We also fund raise and spread awareness throughout the region.
The meeting is free to attend with refreshments provided.
