Plymouth

Want to wed at Elliot Terrace? ... I do!

Happy couples can now tie the knot overlooking Plymouth Hoe as the Lord Mayor’s official residence is open for weddings.

Number 3 Elliot Terrace, the former Astor family home, has recently been licensed for ceremonies. With elegant Victorian rooms this 19th century historic building is an ideal location for classic and vintage weddings.

The house was erected by John Pethick, a...

Plymouth working hard to tackle winter road damage

Recent severe weather conditions are keeping Plymouth's highways teams busy, carrying out a wide variety of road repairs alongside their regular winter services.

Amey crews have used 744 tonnes of grit on the city’s roads so far this winter but in addition to their early morning inspections and gritting runs they have also been out inspecting and repairing additional road faults caused...

Pharmacy staff invite people to have their say

Colleagues from The Co-operative Pharmacy in Ham Green, Plymouth, were calling for local voices to be heard loud and clear as they took to the streets with a giant megaphone on Thursday (20 February) to encourage local people to help shape the future of the business.

The team posed with the super-sized device to mark the launch of The Co-operative’s pioneering “Have Your Say” campaign...

Plymouth people asked to ‘loveourpast’

People in Plymouth are being asked to ‘loveourpast’ as part of a history and cultural campaign to help raise awareness about some of the fantastic stories the city has to tell.

The campaign has been launched to gather ideas, views and support for the new historic and cultural centre being developed, formerly known as the History Centre, but also to help build a love of Plymouth’s...

Volunteering is mane aim as apprentices muck in at pony sanctuary

A team of nine Plymouth City Council apprentices turned up to volunteer at Ponderosa Pony Sanctuary on Saturday as part of a number of community projects they are getting stuck into.

Fresh faced, excited and eager to help, the team got in touch with Efford’s sanctuary after a local plea for volunteers, offering their free time and help to this charity.

The eager apprentices...

Police want to trace 'Good Samaritan'

Police are hoping to trace a ‘Good Samaritan’ who helped the victim of an assault in Plymouth.

Investigating officers are appealing to members of the public who may have been near to the junction of Bearsdown Road and Eggbuckland Road on Sunday 23 February between 12.50am and 1.05am.

The victim, aged in her 50s, was helped by a man who was carrying a takeaway and who helped her...

Council House opens its doors for third art exhibition

A new exhibition of contemporary local artwork has gone on display at the Council House.

The open art show is the third to be hosted by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth University and the University of St Mark and St John to showcase the talent of local artists.

The show aims to reflect the breadth of contemporary visual art...

Witness appeal for fatal collison near Totnes

Police are appealing for witnesses of a fatal collision near Totnes on Friday 14 February.

Richard Golborn, 47, from Plymouth, was travelling on the A385 from Totnes to Avonwick when at around 2pm his car, a black Ford Focus, left the road and collided with a tree.

Members of the public stopped and assisted with first aid for Mr Golbron but his injuries tragically proved to be...

MP concerned about treatment of young people with mental health problems

An increasing number of under-18s are being treated on adult psychiatric wards a study has found.

Alison Seabeck MP is concerned about the lack of suitable facilities that are able to treat young people with mental health problems. They are often being treated on adult wards or being sent hundreds of miles away from their families. In 2013-2014 350 under-18s have been admitted to adult...

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