Plymouth

Plymouth to hold jobs fair for veterans

A jobs fair is being held this month to help Veterans back into work following their return to ‘Civvy Street.’

The Plymouth Corporate Covenant Group, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, has organised the jobs fair for armed forces veterans, which takes place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 from 12pm to 8pm.

So far, 45 different employers and organisations...

Fantastic food and fun for all the family at PenGrillie

The inaugural PenGrillie BBQ event takes place on Sunday 10th July in the grounds of Pentillie Castle, St Mellion, Saltash, PL12 6QD, between 11am and 6pm.

With freshly cooked flavoursome food, live demos, experts and live music - there’s plenty of tasty reasons to come along for anyone who likes food that been cooked outdoors:

10 teams will be battling it out for the title...

Council addresses community tensions with partners

Plymouth City Council Leader Councillor Ian Bowyer says the authority is committed to working with police to crack down on any incidents of hate crime following the EU Referendum.

Councillor Bowyer met Chief Superintendent Andy Boulting to discuss community tension following the EU Referendum result.

Plymouth MPs Johnny Mercer and Oliver Colvile also attended the meeting....

Appeal for Castle Collectors in Plymouth

Are you an outgoing and proactive individual with a good knowledge of your local area? Then you could help us to raise awareness of lung cancer as well as raise vital funds towards fighting the UKs biggest cancer killer.

Last year Castle Collectors raised £1772. We want to raise even more and we want you to be part of it.

In this voluntary role you would: Contact local...

First ever Devon Pollinators Month

Devon Local Nature Partnership is aiming to Get Devon Buzzing this July with a month of 'pollinator' themed events across the county.

The first ever Devon Pollinators' Month aims to raise awareness of our bees, butterflies and other insects, many of which are in serious decline.

Events have been organized by a wide range of partners including local farmers, East Devon District...

Bastille return to Plymouth

Plymouth Pavilions are thrilled to announce that Bastille will return to play the venue this October.

“We’re so excited to have Bastille back, their 2014 gig was one of our absolute favourates,” said Bryony Carter, Marketing Executive at Plymouth Pavilions. “They’re incredible live performers and it’ll be a homecoming gig for Woody. It’ll be a sell out, so if you want to say you were...

Three month closure order granted on drugs den

A three month closure order has been granted on a flat that was used as a drugs den.

The order, which was applied for by the Community Safety Partnership of Plymouth City Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the Devon and Cornwall Police, is for the flat at 12 Valletort Place Flats. Plymouth Magistrates granted the closure order following complaints of alleged drug use and drug...

Plymouth biology students learn about ecology

Biology students at Ridgeway School have been learning about ecology and factors that affect the distribution of organisms by collecting and studying woodlice.

They set up a classic experiment with an environment of three choices for the insects. Light and dry, moist and dark and dark and dry in one chamber.

The woodlice were placed in the light dry side and monitored every...

Ridgeway School students celebrate at prom

Over a hundred Year 11 students, from Ridgeway School, joined together to celebrate their end of year Prom recently.

This event marked the end of their GCSE exams and gave students the opportunity to celebrate on the hard work they have put in over the months and years to get to this point.

Students arrived in some very stylish vehicles before walking down the red carpet and...

Sailing adventure opens new role at Ocean Safety

As international marine safety expert Iain “Cookie” Cook embarks on a nautical adventure which will put all his knowledge to the test, the firm he has been instrumental in building within the South West is recruiting for a new role developing the business into the future.

After almost a decade heading up Ocean Safety Ltd’s Plymouth branch, Iain will be spending the next chapter of his...

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