Plymouth

Lighting up the Streets

Plymouth City Council is lighting up the city but saving energy and running costs at the same time.

Around 3,500 LED lights have now been installed so far as part of the Council’s £8 million street lighting replacement programme.

Streets in in the north-west of the city have been the first to receive the new lights, which give a colour of light similar to that of moonlight...

Consultation to broaden the Barbican impact zone

Revellers, residents and businesses are being asked for their thoughts on possible changes to rules around licensing in and around the Barbican.

The police want to expand the area covered by the cumulative impact policy by either adding a small parcel taking in Vauxhall Street and the Bretonside road or a much bigger area which not only covers the Barbican, but extends across Sutton...

First Sea Lord leads on UTC Plymouth affiliation to Royal Navy

UTC Plymouth has been asked to join an exclusive group of Colleges being affiliated to the Royal Navy, which will provide students attending the College with a very clear pathway into the Senior Service.

Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC ADC DL, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, stated: “Plymouth is strategically important to our maritime nation, whether as home to the...

Thousands opt for Books on Prescription

As we mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), thousands of people in Plymouth are literally ‘reading themselves’ well.

Since the Books on Prescription scheme was launched in June 2013, more than 2,000 books have been issued under the scheme in Plymouth. The self-help books available cover a range of common mental health conditions such as depression, social anxiety, panic, stress,...

Essential repairs to start at bridge near Gunnislake

Essential repairs are planned to start at Newbridge, Gunnislake, on Monday (13 October).

The bridge was closed during part of February this year when it was struck by a van, which badly damaged the parapet wall and a section of the bridge below road level.

A week long scheme will be carried out to replace coping stones on the Cornwall end of the listed structure, following...

Last chance to enter the Plymouth 10K

GO2, organisers of the Plymouth 10K, sponsored by Mansbridge Balment are reminding runners that there are just a matter of days left to secure their place in this years highly anticipated Plymouth 10K.

Taking part on Sunday 2nd November, the official closing date for entries is midnight Monday 13th October. Places are racing out of the door, so don’t miss out! Runners can look forward...

Tony Hogg to meet prospective MPs

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has invited all those planning to stand in next year’s general election to a briefing where he will outline strategic policing matters across the peninsula.

The sessions, held in Bodmin and Launceston, will give Parliamentary candidates and existing MPs the opportunity to meet Mr Hogg to hear about the current and future challenges faced by the...

MP delighted by response to incinerator proposal

Having written to residents in the Ernesettle area regarding recent proposals for the construction of a second incinerator in her constituency, Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, was delighted by the substantial response she received and wants to thanks all those that have given her their feedback.

Alison Seabeck MP said: “Public response to the request I sent out for views on...

M5 police crackdown catches 291 drivers

The first ever policing operation covering the entire length of the M5 has resulted in 291 people being dealt with for traffic and other offences.

Operation Unity brought together officers from seven police forces working jointly as a team to proactively police the M5 corridor, from its start at Junction 1 in West Bromwich, near Birmingham, to its end at Junction 31 at Exeter where the...

Severe weather warning for Devon

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning of strong wind, with gusts of up to 60mph expected along exposed parts of the coast.

Forecasters say southwesterly winds will strengthen through this evening with gales expected overnight. Gusts are likely to reach 50mph quite widely, with 60mph gusts possible across exposed coasts and headlands. There will also be squally, thundery...

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