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Hospital's Imaging department accredited

The Imaging Department at Derriford Hospital has been re-accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) against the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) Standard.

ISAS is a patient focused assessment and accreditation programme that is designed to help diagnostic imaging services ensure patients consistently receive a high quality service, delivered by competent...

The Duke comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Shôn Dale-Jones, the multi-award winning writer/performer behind Edinburgh Fringe favourite Hugh Hughes, performs The Duke, a Hoipolloi, PBJ Management and Theatre Royal Plymouth Production, a new solo show raising money for Save The Children’s Child Refugee Crisis Appeal. The show is presented free to audiences, with donations to the charity welcomed.

Funny, poignant and playful, The...

Teen left with extensive bruising after assault

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on an 18-year-old man on Sutton Road, Plymouth.

The incident happened at around 3.10am on Thursday 25 August 2016. The victim was believed to have been set upon by three unknown men.

The victim has been left with extensive bruising to his face and body in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.

The first suspect...

Local student runs successful business from her bedroom

According to recent research, graduates regret going to university due to debt, and half reckon they would have landed their current job without having to study for a degree.

Someone who is working to ensure she gets the best out of her time at university is Geography student Katie Parker, 18.

When she first started studying, Kate was struggling to pay travel costs from her...

Wrestling slams its way back in to the city

The second annual September Slam event on September 25th is only a month away and this one looks set to be even bigger and better than the first. Momentum has been building throughout the year for Plymouth Wrestling Association and they are planning to continue that momentum with another spectacular show for Plymouth at the Plymouth School of Creative Arts.

After putting on the biggest...

Triple A Fumes Album Launch + Cousin Buzz ,Ten Zero One

Go along for the release of 'Fumes' a tale of madness and misery, rainstorms and retribution and most importantly trains!

Albums will be FREE on the night and there will be a special guest making an appearance.

This is the band's final gig for quite some time so go along and celebrate, but remember DO NOT BREATHE IN THE FUMES.

Support TBA. Fin.

£5 ENTRY.

Support from Cousin Buzz and Ten Zero One!

Improvements to residents’ parking in Mutley and North Hill

Proposals to improve residents’ parking in a number of Mutley and North Hill roads will shortly be advertised by Plymouth City Council.

Pay and display bays in Alton Place, Derry Avenue, St Lawrence Road, Sutherland Road, Welbeck Avenue and Winstone Avenue will be made ‘mixed use’ under the plans, meaning they can be used by resident permit holders as well as paying visitors.

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Museum and Art Gallery prepares to close

Things will never be the same again after today (Saturday 3 September) at the City Museum and Art Gallery, which will close its doors at 5pm so construction and development work for the Plymouth History Centre (working title) can get underway.

The Museum building originally opened in 1910 and will be closed until spring 2020 when, along with the Central Library and St Luke’s Church...

Festival Fringe Success for Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth has had unprecedented success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year securing six major awards for its national and international collaborations.

The Duke in co-production with HoiPolloi and World Without Us with Ontroerend Goed both received prestigious Fringe First Awards whilst Us/Them and OneHundredHomes, two of the shows premiered in partnership with...

Diabetes wakeup call drives Plymouth mum to lose 7 stone

A diabetes wakeup call drove a Plymouth mum to drop from a size 26 to 14 in one year.

Tracy’s weight had always limited her when it came to parenting, the 46-year-old physically couldn’t join in certain activities with her husband and son, Nicholas.

A series of weight related illnesses left Tracy fearing what could come next if she didn’t change her lifestyle quickly.

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