PEOPLE in the South West suffering from high blood pressure are being given the chance to take part in a major clinical research trial which could herald a ‘new era’ in the treatment of the life-threatening condition.
The ‘WAVE IV’ trial at the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust is testing a new one-hour, one-off non-invasive treatment which aims to reduce blood pressure...
Police have released the image of a man they wish to identify, following reports of racial abuse in Greenbank Avenue, St Judes in Plymouth.
It is alleged that two men were near the Plymouth Islamic Education Trust at 00.45am on Sunday 12th June 2016 and subjected a number of the members, including women and children to racial abuse as they left the premises.
Feel the tension from Centre Court with live screenings from Wimbledon on the big screen. Sponsored by Virgin Active.
This is a great way to enjoy the British summer in front of the greatest tennis players in the world. With tennis displays, refreshments and seating available, these matches offer fun for all the family and an opportunity to bring down a picnic and spend quality time...
A Plymouth primary school teacher will be flying to Chicago this summer, after being recognised for her work as a digital pioneer in the classroom.
Claire Trebilcock, ICT Co-ordinator at Boringdon Primary School, has been selected to attend the Discovery Education Summer Institute, an exclusive professional development and networking event taking place in North America this July....
Head on down to Frankfort Gate for a day of fun, games and competitions and see who wins Gold in the Children’s Olympics.
Taking place on Saturday 2 July between 11am and 3pm, children of all ages can take part in the Children’s Olympic Games, organised by local fitness company, Fizz Bug.
The Games will consist of six gaming stations, each testing co-ordination and team work. These are; Fun Crazy Golf, Barmy Badminton, 3 Legged Obstacle Relay, Bean Bag Shooting Gallery, Exercise Challenge and Hurdle Relay.
Keeping with the Olympic theme, families can take part in...
Rising sea temperatures in the Mediterranean are encouraging alien lionfish species to invade and colonise new territories with potentially serious ecological and socioeconomic impacts.
Evidence collated from divers and fishermen reveals that in the space of a year, the venomous predators have colonised Cyprus – and these may be at the vanguard of a pan-Atlantic Ocean invasion...
A Plymouth University PhD student will be travelling to Antarctica later this year after successfully applying to join an international scientific expedition.
Holly Pearson, currently in the final year of a PhD project examining the speciation and bioavailability of metals in estuaries, will be joining researchers from 30 countries working on 22 projects as part of the inaugural...
There were over 1,200 homes completed in Plymouth last year, the second highest number since 1988/1989. In the year ending March 2016, a total of 1,244 homes were completed in the city smashing the City Council’s own Plan for Homes target of 1,000 homes a year.
Commenting on the figures, Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Housing, Transport,...
Following hot off the heels of the sell out WWE NXT show from the Plymouth Pavilions, wrestling is back in the city as the Plymouth Wrestling Association present ‘Heat wave.’
On July 31st live from the Plymouth School of Creative Arts the biggest and most historic title in local wrestling will be defended, as number one contender Eddie Ryan finally gets his chance at the PWA...
Plans for a walking and cycling route connecting Laira Rail Bridge and the new Saltram Meadow housing estate have been submitted by the Council.
The link will provide pedestrians and cyclists with a traffic-free alternative to this stretch of Laira Bridge Road and Billacombe Road and therefore help to reduce congestion along the A379.
