A new research paper by a Plymouth University academic shows that children all over the world are more likely to be at risk if they’re female and below the poverty line.
Associate Professor Penelope Welbourne explains that “ideas about gender and the role of women in some societies may place girl children in added danger from birth, compared with male children,” in Child protection and...
St Edwards Church in Eggbuckland launched its Living Churchyard project last month to care for the churchyard in an environmentally friendly way being sensitive to both the needs of the bereaved and to wildlife.
The event was attended by Bishop Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Plymouth together with local MP Johnny Mercer, councillors Ian and Linda Bowyer and Tim and Elizabeth Dickens, former...
On Sunday 20th September Danny Walsh made his first defence of his heavyweight title in front of a packed crowd at Stonehouse Creek Leisure and Social Club as part of Plymouth Wrestling Association’s ‘September Slam’ event. By Monday he was already out making a big difference in the community through an amazing act of kindness.
‘September Slam’ was a very special event, as every single...
A range of events are taking place in Plymouth to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week (10 – 17 October) and encourage local people to report hate crimes and incidents. Events are being held by organisations from across our local voluntary and statutory sector here in Plymouth.
Hate crimes and incidents are targeted at a person because of hostility, prejudice or discrimination towards that...
Just as they kick off their long-sold-out UK headline tour, Years & Years now announce a brand new set of tour dates for the Spring of 2016, which will see them headline arenas across the country, culminating with a show at Wembley Arena on the 8th April.
The fresh dates, following overwhelming demand, mark yet another highlight in what has been a momentous year for Years &...
The Trust has welcomed the first cohort on its brand new training programme which will see 12 healthcare support workers (HCSWs) undertake an 18 month course to become Assistant Practitioners (AP).
This is the first time Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has provided this training, which is delivered in partnership with Somerset College, and will see the HCSWs commit to undertake a Higher...
Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) have been shortlisted for two Green Energy Awards.
The Council, which has been instrumental in the start-up and continued support of PEC, has been shortlisted for the Most Proactive Public Sector Body category at the awards, organised by Regen South West.
The Council helped establish PEC in June 2013 with a start-up...
Plymouth police rolled up their sleeves to lend a hand to two retired nuns who have been repeatedly conned by rogue traders for shoddy home and garden work.
Gemma Summers, 70, and Rachel Wadding, 76, handed thousands of pounds to cold callers this year on the promise that they would carry out a range of work at their Leigham home.
In one instance they were charged around £3,500...
Drake Circus Shopping Centre’s customers help the British Heart Foundation to Bag It. Beat It.
Drake Circus Shopping Centre’s 2015 Bag It. Beat It. stock appeal for The British Heart Foundation (BHF) launched on Wednesday 30th September when the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor John Mahony, donated the first bag of items. The items will now go on to be sold in BHF shops and help...
