Recorded crime across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has reduced in the last year according to figures announced today.
Overall reported crime between April 2014 and March 2015 reduced by 5.2% - 4,417 fewer crimes.
During the same period victim based reported crimes reduced 5.9%. The Force has seen a number of reductions in areas including burglary (down 9.7%), vehicle...
Local architect and charity fundraiser, Dave Vickerstaff is making his final preparations for this Sunday as he will be lining up with the likes of Mo Farrah and Paula Radcliffe in the Virgin Money London Marathon.
“This is a special year as it will be Paula Radcliffe’s last ever marathon” said Dave. Whilst he isn’t competing with the world famous athletes, Dave is hoping to beat his...
Researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry are part of a team led by the University of Oxford, who have carried out new research that suggests mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could provide an alternative non-drug treatment for people who do not wish to continue long-term antidepressant treatment.
Multi-platinum selling Caro Emerald returns to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 10th December, tickets will be on sale from 10am on Friday 24th December, and available from www.plymouthpavilions.com , or over the phone on 0845 146 1460.
Since the release of her 2010 multi-platinum debut album ‘Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor’ Caro Emerald has fashioned her own niche. Gorgeous...
Plymouth Adoption Agencies which include Plymouth City Council, Families for Children and is pleased to announce that it will be part of the unique partnership of adoption agencies based in Devon, Adopt South West.
Michelin-starred celebrity chef, Michael Caines, MBE, announced the launch of Adopt South West yesterday, which includes the adoption agencies of Plymouth City Council,...
A white powder which caused an incident at an address in Plymouth has been identified as the contents of a fire extinguisher.
Police and the fire service attended a flat on Merrivale Road, Beacon Park, at 7.45pm yesterday (21 April) following initial reports of a burglary and vandalism at the property.
On attendance police discovered a large amount of unknown white powder all...
New research shows that plastic litter can smother marine life, dramatically reducing the numbers of organisms – and compromising the ecosystem services they provide – in coastal marshes.
That is the key message to emerge from a collaborative study led by Dr Dannielle Green, an IRC-funded Research Fellow in the Biogeochemistry Research Group at Trinity College Dublin. Dr Green is the...
PLYMOUTH hope to round off their League Cup fixtures on a winning note when they face Ipswich at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening (7.15pm), writes Graham Hambly.
The Skills Group Devils will have skipper Kyle Newman returning from injury and have called up Coventry’s National League rider Dan Greenwood as a guest replacement for injured reserve Sam Chapman.
Plymouth's ‘Hello Summer’ Cider Festival promises to ‘squeeze’ a little something in for everyone!
Following the roaring success of the ‘Summer’s End’ Cider Festival last year, another family friendly Cider Festival kicks off summer this Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May at Plymouth Pavilions!
There will be a huge selection of Ciders and Perries on offer for the connoisseurs from...
Members of The All Stars Theatre Company, which is run for adults with learning difficulties, are staging their annual summer show of singing and dancing on Sunday June 14, to raise awareness of the work the company does for those with learning disabilities.
Every Saturday the Plymouth-based company meets and, under the guidance of founders David and Janet Halifax, adults learn songs...
