On Friday 7 November, Derriford Hospital's first ‘Tea with Matron’ took place, which had a Remembrance theme in honour of the First World War Centenary.
All patients, carers and staff on Wolf, Stonehouse and Hound ward were invited to attend, allowing them to share their experiences with the matrons across these wards.
The aim was to allow patients and carers to give an example...
Children’s author and bear maker Dee H Dodgson from Sherford has made one of her Dinker Bears specially for BBC Children in Need – and his lucky new owner will get to see him become a star in one of her forthcoming books.
Jethro is to be raffled at the Plympton branch of Shoe Zone, which will announce the winner on 29 November. The prize also includes signed copies of Dee’s four-book...
As storms continue to batter Devon, a more severe amber warning has been issued for wind by the Met Office.
Southerly gales are expected to affect the region during today as a small low pressure centre moves north generating an area of severe gales within its circulation. Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible inland and as much as 75 mph along exposed coasts.
Two PCSOs have been praised by paramedics after saving a man’s life in Devonport on Wednesday (12 November).
PCSO Sam Blake and PCSO Sam Welch were flagged down by a member of public on Charlotte Street at around 3.15pm after a 56-year-old man had collapsed and was laying unconscious in the Morice Town Convenience Store.
While running to the store, the officers radioed for...
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has invited a designer Soula Zavacopoulos to sell her ‘Wisdom of Kids’ books in 98 Ryman stores to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.
Ryman nor Soula Zavacopoulos will make a penny from the venture – because all of the profits will go directly to the charity.
A special price of £4.99 (£2 off the normal retail price) has been set for this...
Plymouth will host it’s first city-wide Christmas Jumper day this year on the 29th November to raise money for local children’s charity, "Jeremiah’s Journey".
After the success of last years Christmas Jumper day, Drake Circus have joined with Plymouth’s High Street Champions (Boots, Santander and Co-op) and The City Centre Company to make the event bigger than ever.
More than half of deaths in Plymouth can be attributed to four lifestyle behaviours, and a new strategy is being launched to address the issue across the city.
Local employers attended an event to mark the start of Plymouth City Council’s new ten year plan to improve health in the city, Thrive Plymouth, on Monday 10th November. The scheme is expected to be approved by the Council’s...
Whether you are looking for your first home, moving up the housing ladder or downsizing – space is one of the key factors in any purchase.
For some people it is the kitchen which must have space, others want open plan living to entertain, families often prioritise outside space and teenagers love the idea of their own space.
Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes has space...
The UK housing marketing is entering a new phase. It has been through a boom, a bust and a recovery cycle, and as we head into 2015 and a year that will see the formation of a new Government, we are now entering a more stable, yet still challenging era.
That’s according to leading property consultancy JLL’s new Residential Market Review, published this month which predicts that South...
Thursday 13 November is a special date for the Plymouth diary as the Christmas lights get switched-on announcing the start of the official 2014 Christmas celebrations.
Taking place from 4pm at the top of Cornwall Street, outside Drake Circus Shopping Centre, visitors will be entertained by Heart FM ahead of the anticipated countdown.
