Drivers using Merrivale Road in North Prospect are being urged to keep an eye on their speed.
The residential road has a 20mph limit but people living there say cars are regularly speeding through, putting their safety at risk.
Council Leader and local ward councillor Tudor Evans has asked the Council’s road safety team to install a ‘speed visor’, which will capture all vehicle...
Following a run of summer festivals, including Plymouth’s MTV Crashes, Kaiser Chiefs can today confirm a UK headline tour in February 2015, with nine new shows added to the previously announced London The 02 Arena and Leeds First Direct Arena dates. The band will hit Plymouth on Monday 9 February 2015 with a one night gig at the Pavilions.
Residents and visitors that head to Plymouth’s waterfront next week will be wowed by six magnificent firework displays as some of the UK’s best pyrotechnics battle it out to be crowned British Firework Champions 2014.
Lighting up the skies, this explosive showdown will take place over two evenings - tomorrow (Tuesday 12 August) and Wednesday, 13 August.
This Sunday, 3 August, at 11am, the RNLI Plymouth lifeboats will be holding their annual open day at the Prince William Yard in Stonehouse.
Both of the Plymouth lifeboats will be on show.
The inshore lifeboat, a Atlantic75 called Millennium Forester, and the all-weather boat a Severn class lifeboat named Sybil Mullen Glover, will be afloat in the Royal William Yard marina....
BUILDERS, bricklayers, decorators and hairdressers were among the players aiming to prove they were ‘on par’ during a charity golfing competition. Representatives from almost 50 businesses battled it out in the Skills Group Golfing Challenge, held in two stages at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club in Plympton. Competitors were also invited to test their style and swing against PGA...
A new interiors and lifestyle shopping destination – complete with elegant tea room and magical ‘secret garden’ with spectacular views over Firestone Bay – is all set to open on 17 July at Residence 1, Royal William Yard. Without doubt this is sure to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ for this hidden maritime development, which is already vibrant with beautiful new residences, cafés, bars and...
A health centre has undergone a major telecommunications revamp to help further improve customer service for its 10,000 patients.
Roborough Surgery, in Eastcote Close, Plymouth, has had a new call handling system installed by IP Office Ltd based in Exeter, which hopes to boost service efficiency.
The new installation was completed last week and now call-handling is via a full...
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre celebrated its 15th anniversary at the weekend.
Opened in 1999, the not-for-profit Mount Batten Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the UK.
The centre has welcomed thousands through its doors over the last 15 years and has trained, educated and provided lots of fun and laughter on both water and on land.
A special party was held at Derriford Hospital yesterday to say a massive ‘thank you’ to the many dedicated volunteers who provide their services to Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, all year round.
More than 80 volunteers came along to the annual event, which was also attended by the Lord Mayor Cllr Michael Fox and the Lady Mayoress Mrs Rosemary Fox.
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth will be hosting the 3rd Summer Sports festival on Saturday 21st June. All ages and abilities will be welcome at the day which will feature sport, activities and entertainment at this free event.
Active Devon is working in partnership with the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre to bring this free event to everyone interested in trying sports and getting active. Everyone is welcome including families, to come along and get involved in a wide range of activities
