Plymouth

Wimbledon fever hits Royal William Yard!

Looking for something to kick off the summer? Join Royal William Yard this Sunday 3 July at their award winning monthly Good Food market.

The ever popular market sees over 50 local food and drink stalls from across the region coming together in this stunning location to form one of the most successful food markets in Devon. A fantastic day out for all the family, there is always lots...

Sexual arms race drives range expansion in UK diving beetle species

A battle between the sexes may be behind a dramatic shift in diving beetle populations over the past three decades, a new study shows.

Female choosiness has led to the evolution of rough body surfaces in some species which make it harder for males to hold on to them during mating. In a few cases, ‘rough’ and ‘smooth’ females are found within the same species, sometimes having different...

Walk in a Dartmoor haymeadow

Enjoy a walk with a Dartmoor ecologist through some of the National Park's most spectacular haymeadows.

Saturday 2 July was National Haymeadows Day and to celebrate this wonderful habitat Dartmoor National Park is working with haymeadow owners to give people the chance to visit, enjoy and learn about the wildlife and heritage importance of our traditional flower-rich meadows and why...

Appeal after man injured in Plymouth assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault outside a property in Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth on Saturday 25th June between 1.15am and 1.30am.

A 44 year old man from Plymouth received serious facial injuries including a suspected fractured eye socket, and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Two men were arrested at the scene, one on suspicion of causing grievous...

Family pay tribute to Plympton man killed in crash

Family have paid tribute to 64-year-old John Norris from Plympton, who died whilst cycling on the A379 at Stoke Fleming, Devon.

The collision between the cyclist and a Hyundai occurred at around 11.50am on Thursday 16th June on Blackpool Hill near Blackpool Sands. Mr Norris was taken to Derriford where he later died from his injuries.

The family of John Norris has released a...

Plymouth’s Youth Parliament to take part in UK's largest youth consultation

Plymouths Youth Parliament and Youth Cabinet are taking part in the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of young people in the country.

In a ballot beginning 12 August and running till 7 October, young people across the country will be asked what issues matter most to them, in order to determine what is debated by the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of...

People with high blood pressure wanted for clinical trial

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 appeal following racial abuse incident

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.

One man, aged 45...

Watch Wimbledon live on Plymouth's Big Screen

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...

Plymouth teacher selected for prestigious digital education event in Chicago

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....

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