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Devon and Cornwall Police in Plymouth announce new commitment to community focused policing

Devon and Cornwall Police in Plymouth today announced a new commitment to community-focused policing with the introduction of the community engagement pledge.

The pledge sets out several expectations for neighbourhood policing teams across the city, underpinning core principles regarding the level of service the public can expect.

We will;

  • Always treat you
  • ...

Heritage Pass gives discounted access to historic city sites

Local residents and visitors to Plymouth can enjoy cheaper entry to three top visitor attractions this summer, thanks to a recently launched ‘Heritage Pass’.

Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the historic Elizabethan House on the Barbican and the Mayflower Museum above the Tourist Information Centre are all covered by the pass which, once purchased, is valid for up to a week.

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Everyday noise exposure is a major public health issue

EXPERTS are warning people across Plymouth that they risk permanent hearing damage if they don’t protect themselves against excessive noise exposure.

This is the main cause of preventable hearing impairment, with more than a third of all cases of hearing loss in industrialised nations. [i] It’s estimated that more than 11 million people are affected by some level of hearing loss in the...

Drake Circus set to welcome first Rituals store to Plymouth

Luxury cosmetics retailer Rituals will be opening at Drake Circus this summer.

Rituals offers a wide range of high-quality, yet affordable bath, body and home products focused on holistic wellbeing.

Founded in 2000 in Amsterdam and now with over 1,000 stores spanning 36 countries, this will be the first Rituals branch in Plymouth.

Dedicated to sustainable wellbeing...

Plymouth’s high-tech eye health clinic is training tomorrow’s optometrists 

A sight-saving Plymouth clinic has stepped in to give 60 aspiring optometrists essential insights into the world of eye surgery.

Plymouth University has always sent its third-year trainee optometrists to NHS hospitals, where they were able to witness what happened to patients after referral to secondary care, usually a hospital.

This experience is important to ensure that...

Two key promotions for Westcotts’ Plymouth management team

Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has announced a round of promotions, including two members of its team in its Plymouth office.

Tax manager Sean Bolter is now a director at Westcotts and accounts senior Paul Maddock becomes a manager (both pictured).

The two colleagues joined the firm within months of each other and have...

Devon care homes celebrate Coronation

Union Jack hats, flags and royally themed tableware set the scene for coronation street parties and activities at four Devon care homes over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Care home residents from Southern Healthcare care homes in Seaton, Exeter, Plymouth, and Dawlish celebrated the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Many Southern Healthcare residents recalled...

South West Blood Bikes receives new Blood Bike

South West Blood Bikes' Plymouth team have taken delivery of a brand-new Yamaha Tracer 900 Blood Bike, thanks entirely to the generosity of the Devonport Royal Dockyard Sport and Social Club, whose members have raised the funds and donated this bike to the charity.

This is the first of a new homologated Blood Bike developed for groups by Yamaha UK Limited.

This is a bespoke...

The Box announced as a partner for Imperial War Museums’ national art commissioning programme

The Box is proud to announce that it’s been selected to be part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, a national partnership programme of over 20 artist commissions inspired by the heritage of conflict. Led by Imperial War Museums, the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund was created following the success of 14-18 NOW, the official UK arts programme for the First World War centenary.

The Box is one...

A school trip 65 million years in the making

One local school has won a school trip of Jurassic proportions, giving all 114 pupils the opportunity to visit an immersive dinosaur experience coming to Central Park this May half term.

Marlborough Primary Academy School, based in Plymouth, entered the competition to win tickets to Dinosaurs in the Park after receiving an email about the giveaway. Their headteacher, Mrs Green,...

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