Plymouth

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...

A new sign post has been put up outside the new library at North Prospect to point readers and new residents in the right direction.

The library at the Beacon Centre in North Prospect Road was opened less than a year ago and is a key part of the regeneration of the area.

Councillor Tudor Evans, who is councillor for Ham ward which includes North Prospect, said: “We’ve seen...

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...

Buses on one of Plymouth’s busiest routes will be fitted with new technology designed to reduce pollution, thanks to a grant from the Department for Transport (DfT).

Plymouth City Council has been awarded almost £485,000 from the Clean Vehicle Technology Fund, which helps local authorities upgrade vehicles, reduce emissions and improve air quality.

The funding will be used to...

It’s National Libraries Day on Saturday 7 February and libraries are celebrating with a programme of free fun activities for all ages.

Local, public, academic and workplace libraries up and down the country will be marking the event, which promotes our library services and the professionals behind them.

There will be a pop-up library at our 1st Stop in New George Street, where...