Earlier this month Derriford Hospitals Maternity Unit was visited by the first baby to be born at Derriford Hospital, in the lead up to the unit’s 21st anniversary and his birthday.
Adam Jones, who was born on 17 January 1994 at 2:40pm, was the first baby to be born in the new Maternity Unit at Derriford Hospital, following its move from Freedom Fields Hospital. Last week he returned...
A young woman from Plymouth, who has cystic fibrosis, will be having the ultimate theatre trip this month, in memory of her big sister.
Hayley Wall, 26, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was six weeks old, has spent a large amount of her adult life on a respiratory ward at Derriford Hospital. Hayley is now at home, following a long stay in hospital over Christmas, but...
The violent winter storms that rocked the country in 2014 had the power to physically shake cliffs to a degree in excess of anything recorded previously, say marine scientists.
A team at Plymouth University used seismometers, laser scanners and video cameras to evaluate the impact of the massive waves – up to 8 metres high – that struck the cliffs in Porthleven, West Cornwall, during...
Residents in Plymouth who need care and support will be affected by changes in Government legislation.
The Care Act 2014, which comes into effect in April 2015, brings new duties for local authorities, along with new rights for both service users and carers.
Under the Care Act, people will be entitled to an assessment for their care and support needs, as will their carers. In...
Business owners across Devon and Cornwall are being asked to sign up to a new scheme which helps crime victims.
Businesses that are already members of the Trading Standards’ Buy With Confidence scheme have been invited to become a ‘trusted provider’ of services to victims of crime.
In April 2015 Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg will take over responsibility for...
Daniel Silver, a former patient, has raised £1,042.93, which he has kindly donated to the Oncology Department at Derriford Hospital. In 2009, Daniel was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.
Since then, he has made a remarkable recovery and has now been formally discharged from follow up, as he is now five years cancer free. After organising and...
Youngsters in South West invited to take on fun Great Pancake Challenge to help vulnerable children
Schools, youth groups and families across the South West are invited to mark Shrove Tuesday by raising funds for vulnerable children and young people with a pancake-themed challenge.
Action for Children is holding its first national Great Pancake Challenge this year – and the...
BBC One’s ever popular Sunday evening programme Antiques Roadshow will be filming for its 38th series at 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.
Presenter Fiona Bruce says, “This will be my eighth year on the Antiques Roadshow and I still feel so lucky to be presenting the programme....
Local parenting website Mumsnet Plymouth is recruiting local mums to arrange parent meet ups at various locations throughout Plymouth.
Everyone is welcome to come along! Join a Group Meet-up for news of regular get togethers. Parenting can be quite isolating and we are hoping to try and help with that by arranging meet ups where parents can chat, share experiences and make new friends...
