Plymouth

Devon and Cornwall Police has been investigating an increased number of telephone frauds involving unknown persons randomly calling members of the public on their home telephone numbers and convincing them to part with or transfer thousands of pounds in cash.

The criminals use a number of different stories to get the victim to give away their money. The most recent story involves a...

Devon & Cornwall Police are urging people not to use illegal taxi services after a night out.

Warnings follow a surge of people using social media sites to advertise unlawful taxi services to those seeking a cheap lift home.

“People are getting into non-licensed vehicles, potentially risking their safety” said Superintendent Keith Perkin.

“They may as well climb...

Ocean Studios, Plymouth’s £4.2 million flagship development for the artistic community, has announced the opening of the application process for tenants.

From May 2015, 1906m² will be home to over 30 individual and shared studios as well as an extended hot desking space, specialist workshops, exhibition, retail and education space, all of which will be available for potential tenants...

Families can now enjoy some of the best views in the city from their saddles, thanks to improvements along Plymouth’s spectacular waterfront cycle route.

The route is part of National Cycle Network Route 27 and connects the Barbican, the Hoe, Millbay and Royal William Yard.

A new contraflow cycle lane now runs eastwards along Madeira Road, from the mini roundabout junction with...

Over 40 per cent of parents in the South West worry about their children’s mental health, more than any other health issue, Action for Children reveals today.

Action for Children runs more than 200 children’s centres across the UK working with parents and young children to provide a range of support including early action to try and nip problems in the bud and stop them from reaching...

Grants up to £100k available for urgent roof repairs to places of worship of all faiths and denominations – application deadline 30th January 2015

Congregations across the South West England’s responsible for looking after listed places of worship can now apply to a new £15million fund to address urgent roof repairs to ensure their historic buildings are weathertight, safe and open for...

A closure order has been granted on a flat in Plymouth following repeated complaints of antisocial behaviour from neighbours.

Devon and Cornwall Police successfully applied to Plymouth Magistrates’ Court for a closure order on 27 Hilton Avenue. They were supported by Plymouth Community Homes, who own the property, and Plymouth City Council.

The order was brought due to...

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a number of people following an assault on a man in the Stonehouse area of Plymouth.

A group of around 10 men are reported to have attacked a 19-year-old local man following an argument.

The victim was kicked in the face and punched before the offenders ran from the scene.

The victim suffered minor facial and arm...

Plymouth City Council is asking people what they think of its proposed admission arrangements for entry to schools in September 2015.

People with children between the ages of two and 18 years old are being encouraged to respond, as well as anyone with an interest in school admissions.

The City Council wants comments on:

• admission numbers for all schools • key dates in...

A Plymouth University student could have a direct influence on the institution’s award-winning sustainability agenda by helping to develop its waste management tender as part of his dissertation.

Will Cane, currently in the final year of his BSc (Hons) Public Management and Business degree, is working to analyse staff and students’ current waste disposal habits and the ways they could...