Saltram is opening its doors to a new exciting activity, the benefits of which include improved fitness levels, weight loss and, most importantly, having fun.
Nordic walking has become extremely popular in the UK in recent years, getting people outdoors to enjoy the open space and scenery while helping them keep active.
Saltram are offering a FREE taster session on Monday 23...
A study which has for the first time investigated in ‘real time’ how GPs approach the negotiation of sick notes, has found doctors taking a differing stance with patients who have mental health problems compared with those who present with physical illness.
The study was carried out by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of...
Plymouth is gearing up for Fairtrade Fortnight (21 February to 5 March) and it looks set to be our biggest and best yet.
A range of events are taking place throughout the fortnight, from a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, to a special Fairtrade church service and a Fairtrade dinner with themed food from different countries around the world. Local businesses will also be taking part with...
Budding business leaders have worked with one of Plymouth’s most successful entrepreneurs on a special competition to mark the opening of his 100th store.
Chris Dawson, founder and owner of The Range, agreed to team up with the Futures Entrepreneurship Centre at Plymouth University to judge a project designed to inspire its students.
A UK company that is leading the way in the field of seabed harvesting is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University.
Seabed Resources Development Limited is funding two students to undertake doctorates in marine and earth science within Plymouth's Marine Institute over the next four years.
The partnership between the University and the company, which is a subsidiary of...
Childcare costs for Plymouth's families are soaring according to a new report published yesterday.
The study shows that nursery costs for a child under the age of 2 have increased from £80 per week in 2009 / 2010 to £100 per week in 2015 in Plymouth, whilst wages have remained largely static.
A report from the Labour Party shows that creeping costs in Plymouth are creating a...
Police in Plymouth are launching a partnership initiative with SmartWater Technology Ltd as part of the Force’s commitment to tackling domestic burglary.
The pilot scheme, which begins on Monday 23 February, will see around 1,000 SmartWater home security packs issued to homes in the Mutley and Greenbank areas for people to mark their personal possessions.
A planning application to transform an empty care home into a thriving business centre that will open up opportunities for people in north Plymouth has been submitted.
The Four Greens Community Trust has submitted an application to turn the former Whitleigh Care Home into its headquarters and a business centre for up to 22 business units, five business incubator hubs and three...
Britain’s top divers will be heading to the Plymouth Life Centre this weekend for the British Gas Diving Championships (20 to 22 February).
The biggest domestic competition of the year gets under way today(Friday 20 February) and will see Olympic bronze medallist Tom Daley return home as he takes his first steps to qualifying for the World Championships this summer.
