Urgent action is being taken to tackle ongoing problems with vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a derelict hotel in Plymouth.
Plymouth City Council has asked the owners of the disused Quality Hotel to – which was subject to the latest in a series of arson attacks earlier this week – to urgently put in place measures to improve its appearance, tighten security at the site, and make...
A team of apprentices from Plymouth City Council took a huge leap towards becoming the Brathay national apprentice team of the year last week.
At the House of Commons, the Council’s team of dynamic young apprentices were announced as one of eight teams (out of an original 47) to make it through to the final.
This would be a huge achievement on its own, but the delighted team...
Nearly a quarter of state school pupils in England and Wales, aged 11 – 16, have regular private tuition. Further findings from the Sutton Trust show there is almost a 20% increase on the figures from 2005.
So, is it just good parenting to get your child a tutor? Or does it represent a lack of faith in the British education system?
Derriford Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have organised an incubator push on Saturday 30th May; hospital staff, parents and friends will be pushing an incubator from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford Hospital, covering approximately 10 miles, to raise funds for the ‘Keep Me Close’ campaign.
The campaign is aiming to raise £2 million to redevelop a new area of the...
The close-knit nature of many offices means it can be hard not to get on each other’s nerves once in a while. Whilst most office workers would never dream of deliberately annoying their colleagues, sometimes they can be just as bothersome without even realising it.
In a survey by office suppliers, Viking, it was discovered that Plymouth’s office workers found colleague whining to be...
It’s time to dust off your treasures for a great, free day out as BBC One’s ever popular Sunday evening programme Antiques Roadshow comes to The Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on Thursday 11 June 2015.
The doors open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free and no pre-registration is required. As parking on the site is limited there will be a Park and Ride bus service...
A new project has been launched to make better use of Plymouth’s Guildhall as part of an ongoing drive to make the most of council-owned buildings.
Plymouth City Council has started a soft market test to gauge interest in use of the Guildhall, and is holding a two day event for interested parties. Those who want to know more will be able to come to the Guildhall on Wednesday 27 May and...
A research project looking at how children with Asperger syndrome regulate their emotions is one of more than 20 from Plymouth University to receive funding through a global education initiative.
Post-doctoral psychology student Belen Lopez Perez will be funded to look at the link between empathy and emotion regulation thanks to the Santander Universities Scholarship programme, which...
Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line insurance are urging drivers to hang back, slow down and chill out on country roads to avoid tragedies, as a survey reveals the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking.
An alarming one in seven drivers (14%) report that in the past year they have been forced by another driver’s overtaking to swerve, pull over or brake to avoid a collision...
