Plymouth

100 per cent of Plymouth’s private hire drivers who were stopped in a recent test purchase operation passed.

Over the past month two test purchase operations have been carried out and of the 19 private hire drivers approached no unauthorised journeys were accepted.

The taxi licensing team undertake regular test purchase operations to find out whether private hire drivers hold...

A key building on Bath Street is being demolished as part of the Council’s ambition to regenerate the area around Millbay.

Work to tear down the former Kier Construction office got underway this week ahead of a major redevelopment planned for the location.

The construction company has moved out of its offices and is now in Plumer House, Crownhill, after outgrowing the building...

Mums-to-be who have previously had a caesarean section and are planning a vaginal birth this time are being invited to a midwife-led workshop to help them prepare for labour and birth.

The ‘Preparation for Birth Following Caesarean Section’ workshops are one-off group sessions, facilitated by midwives experienced in caring for women who choose to have a vaginal birth following a...

Paines Plough and Live Theatre’s production Broken Biscuits, a new coming-of-age play, comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 October.

“The point is: we’re losers. Nobodies. Carry on like this, we’re losers forever. And we don’t have to be. Fresh start, two months to completely one hundred per cent reinvent ourselves. And I know exactly how we can do that.”...

Plymouth City Council is working to ensure that sexual and reproductive health services meet the needs of the local population. An online survey has been launched to get people’s opinions, and will be open for three weeks, so local people are urged to have their say.

Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, said: “We are...

Local people and businesses around Devonport are being invited to hear about latest plans for Oceansgate.

A community briefing session will take place on Tuesday 25 October at Devonport Library on Chapel Street which aims to give people who live or work near the site a progress report.

The first phase of the development has recently been given planning permission with the work...

THE iconic installation commemorating soldiers who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, which captivated millions when it was displayed in Exeter, is to be shown again.

After hundreds of requests to extend the exhibition, organisers are bringing the breathtaking display to the grounds of Bristol Cathedral where it will be on show from 11 to the 18 November this year,...

People in Plymouth say their best friend is the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa, slice of cake and a natter.

Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes says that despite the popularity of text, social media and instant messaging we still love to sit down for a chat over a cuppa.

The study reveals that best friends top the cuppa and a cake poll with 46 per cent of people saying...

Plymouth City Council is encouraging people to get behind this year’s National Adoption Week (NAW) 17 to 23 October to #SupportAdoption.

NAW is all about raising awareness of the need for families for some of our most vulnerable children.

It also aims to encompass all aspects of adoption, to demystify and clarify the adoption process, reflect the challenges of adoptive...

A ‘999 Day’ has been organised by a young mother, in aid of the Gold Dust Appeal, on Sunday 23 October from 10:30-4:30.

Charlotte Tonks, who is currently representing Devon at the Mrs United Kingdom Galaxy Pageant, chose to support the Gold Dust Appeal after her son had to stay on level 12 for two weeks with para-influenza.

She said: “The Gold Dust Appeal is really close to...