The drugs we release into the environment are likely to have a significant impact on plant growth, finds a new study led by the University of Exeter Medical School and Plymouth University.
By assessing the impacts of a range of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the research has shown that the growth of edible crops can be affected by these chemicals – even at the very low...
P olice would like to speak to anybody who may have witnessed an assault that occurred at the Tesco filling station in Woolwell Crescent, Bickleigh Down Business Park in Plymouth, between 12:50 and 1.15pm on Sunday 7 December.
The victim was assaulted by a man on the forecourt and then shortly after the same man accosted him near to the pedestrian crossing beside Domino’s pizza. The...
One of the UK’s top underwater photographers has received a new environmental award for his volunteering work for marine wildlife.
Devon-based photographer and author Paul Naylor is the first recipient of the Marsh Award for Marine Conservation, honouring his contribution in capturing the beauty of the UK’s marine wildlife, and educating countless people in the value of the nation’s...
Plymouth City Council staff are being encouraged to incorporate more activity into their daily routine as part of a drive to improve their wellbeing.
The Council is the first in the South West to sign up for the ‘StepJockey’ scheme which aims to ‘nudge’ them to use the stairs instead of the lifts. ‘Smart signs’ are up in Windsor House, Ballard House and Midlands House to give people a...
As Christmas is fast approaching and the abundance of food near, Reebok’s Master Trainers have created a Christmas Survival Guide to help you stay on track of your fitness goals whilst still enjoying the fruits of the festive period.
Incorporate little exercises on a daily basis – they will add up!
Start the day balanced. When brushing your teeth stand on one leg to activate...
All nurses and allied health professionals are to be provided with a pocket mirror to aid them with the identification of pressure ulcers on patients’ heels, thanks to a hospital Ward Manager, the Trust’s Innovation Group and the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Charitable Funds Committee.
Having identified that the use of pocket mirrors can help in the detection of compromised tissue...
Primary school children in Plymouth are being challenged to get creative and ‘Name a Gritter’ this winter.
The Council’s gritting fleet is ready for the winter season and its highways contractor Amey has organised the competition to find a suitable name for one of the vehicles.
Two of the gritters that will be out keeping the city’s roads safe are already named ‘Shakespeare...
Residents in and around Westcountry Close in Weston Mill will find it easier to get around safely this winter, thanks to a new community grit bin funded through Plymouth City Council’s Living Streets scheme.
Council Leader and local ward councillor Tudor Evans provided the grit bin through his Living Streets budget to make it easier for people living nearby to keep their roads clear in...
Brendan Cole, star of Strictly Come Dancing, announces a brand new show for 2015. Promising A Night To Remember Brendan and his cast of dancers, musicians and singers will present a dazzling spectacle at the Pavilions in Plymouth. Across 48 shows in three months - and straight off the back of season 12 of Strictly - Brendan will showcase his expertise in an odyssey of music and dance, once...
Police and council workers will be joining forces with the community to tackle street grime and low level crime that cause a nuisance for city residents.
They will be taking a new ‘don’t walk by’ approach on neighbourhood issues of greatest concern to residents such as dog fouling, littering, graffiti, flyposting, under-age drinking, parking issues and abandoned cars.
