People in Plymouth and beyond are being asked to give their comments towards shaping the anchor project for the City Deal, which could create over 1,000 new and skilled jobs.
Outline plans to transform parts of the South Yard in Devonport into a marine industries production campus are being developed, ahead of an application being submitted to planners.
The natural photo degradation of diazepam (valium) and similar medicines – followed by bacterial breakdown – may reduce their potentially harmful impact on the UK’s freshwater environment, a team of researchers has said.
Diazepam – used to treat anxiety and other similar conditions – has been detected in rivers across the UK and Europe, having been released from waste water treatment...
People in at risk groups in Plymouth are being urged to get their flu jabs to protect them against seasonal flu.
Pregnant women, the over 65s, carers and those with long term health conditions are being advised to have the free vaccinations to give them protection. There is also the nasal spray which is now available for children aged two, three and four.
Plymouth City Council and the Chamber of Commerce have met with the Highways Agency today to hear details of a reduced timescale for the essential works to replace the A38 Merafield Road bridge.
At yesterday's constructive meeting between the Council and the Highways Agency it was announced that the estimated duration of the work has been revised to 52 weeks from 70, with approximately...
A striking new sustainable development on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park demonstrates how good planning works at its best – with the landscape and the community in mind. Built by Plymouth's J&M Homes Ltd, Harrowbeer Mews in Yelverton is a stunning contemporary residential and commercial development, constructed with the heritage materials of Dartmoor (slate, timber and...
In its fourth year, the conference was held at the Postgraduate Medical Centre on Friday 26 September. More than 175 healthcare professionals and academic researchers from across the south west heard various research teams at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and its research partners.
This year’s conference explored the journey of research from the perspectives of all those involved;...
The winners of the annual Plymouth in Bloom competition have been announced.
Plymouth in Bloom is the annual competition for budding local gardeners and is supported by Plymouth City Council’s Street Scene Services team, Plymouth Garden Centre and led by the Plymouth in Bloom committee.
The ceremony was held at Plymouth Garden Centre in Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth on Thursday...
There is a huge pay gap between workers living in the East and West of the South West region, with the people living in the East the best paid, earning up to £17,000 more than those living in the West. That’s one of the findings of the ManpowerGroup Pay League, a new series of local insights into UK pay trends from ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions.
SWH Civils, a division of South West Highways Ltd, has recently tendered for and won the contract for the construction of a helipad at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
This exciting project, which is due to commence at the end of October, will provide a new helicopter landing facility enabling a wider range of aircraft to land at Derriford Hospital Emergency Unit.
Based on the enormous success of last years ‘Farm wise’, Devon County Council farm tenants and primary school children will once again come together for an event designed to take children on the food journey from field to plate.
Approximately 1,400 children from nearly 30 primary and special schools from across Devon will attend the event on Tuesday 14 October, at the Westpoint Arena...
