Plymouth

1 In 3 of us avoid sharing problems

Nearly a third of people in the UK say they don’t like to burden others with their problems, according to research for the charity Samaritans.

The figures, published today to launch Samaritans’ awareness raising #TalkToUs campaign, also reveal that more than 1 in 5 (21.4%) people sometimes feel overwhelmed by their troubles, but 1 in 9 (11.4%) feel they don’t have anyone to share them...

Gregory Porter announces UK tour

Grammy Award-winning jazz/soul singing sensation Gregory Porter - is proud to announce a 16 date tour around the UK. The tour opens on 4 April at the Royal Albert Hall, London and concludes on 24 April at the Birmingham Symphony Hall; stopping off in Plymouth on 22 April.

Gregory Porter, continues to perform to sell out audiences across the world and has achieved international...

Brain tumour patient visits scientists searching for a therapy for the condition

A patient who is living with an aggressive and inoperable brain tumour has met scientists at Plymouth University who are working towards a cure for the devastating disease.

Luke Dustan, 29, who lives in South Molton, Devon, visited the Plymouth University Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence on Thursday 25th June. He is being treated as an outpatient at nearby Derriford Hospital...

Plymouth wood hit by fungal infection

A large number of trees are going to have to be felled in Cann wood between Whitleigh and Southway after the discovery of a deadly plant disease.

The Forestry Commission have investigated the site and used aerial photography to assess the extent of the spread and will be issuing the Council with a felling order within the next few weeks. The felling will take place throughout the whole...

Shrek The Musical

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek the Musical is a must-see show for all the family.

Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around!

Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek the Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks...

48-hour rail strike next week

The RMT’s ballot for both strike action and action short of a strike of all First Great Western members over the threat to jobs and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Inter-City trains has recorded overwhelming votes in favour:

Members of the union will walk out for 48 hours from 18:30 BST on 8 July.

The union said a guard should be kept on every train, but FGW...

Old photos put smiles on patients’ faces

Patients at Derriford Hospital’s Sharp Ward are enjoying historic views of the city thanks to a special display of 22 photographs of old Plymouth.

The images have been donated by Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery after Sandra Spencer, a Health Care Assistant on Sharp Ward, approached Museum staff to see if they could contribute to a memory box for the dementia patients staying on...

From kitchen table to £21m turnover in 10 years

Plymouth-based company Sphere Solutions Ltd may not be a household name, but that looks all set to change in the next few months.

Finally coming out of the shadows, founders James Hughes and James Parsons organised a lavish 24-hour celebration in The Vale Resort (Hensol) for every single member of staff to mark Sphere’s tenth birthday.

Started by Hughes in 2005, Sphere...

Comedy Club @ St Mellion

Three live stand up comedians perform at St Mellion International resorts First annual comedy club on Friday 10th July 2015.

Ticket price includes the entertainment and bar snacks.

Only £10 per ticket (Group discounts apply) to book your tickets call 01579 351351 or visit www.st-mellion.co.uk/comedy

Housebuilder to expand land portfolio

A family-run housebuilder is accelerating its land acquisition programme to enable it to expand its output of quality new homes after securing a £15million facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Cavanna Homes operates across the South West region, but its current sites are concentrated in desirable locations along the South Devon coast at Plymouth, Orestone, Dartington, Paignton...

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