Plymouth

Recorded crime across Devon and Cornwall continues to fall, new figures announced on Thursday, January 23, 2014, reveal.

Overall crime between 01/01/13 and 31/12/13 fell by 2.6 per cent – a reduction of 2,235 crimes.

The Force has continued to see reductions in dwelling burglary, (down 8.6 per cent), non-dwelling burglary, (down 11.7 per cent), and vehicle offences, (down 14...

Further flooding is possible tomorrow as the Met Office issue yet another weather warning for in Devon.

Bands of rain are expected to move eastwards across southwest England during Fridaywith up to 20mm of rain expected across most of Devon

With the ground saturated over much of the region, the met office has asked people to be aware of the risk of further local flooding and...

Plymouth City Council’s Trading Standards Service has issued a warning about hats that could be dangerous for children.

Hats featuring favourite cartoon characters have been taken off the shelves in Plymouth after safety tests found they posed a serious risk of strangulation.

The colourful hats are furry and are styled to look like Hello Kitty, minions from Despicable Me and...

A project to refurbish the lifts at Derriford Hospital is underway and already making a significant difference.

The three-year project, which started in January 2013, involves the complete removal of six of the original lift motors and their cars and the installation of brand new ones, which comply with all modern standards.

John Stewart, Service Lead for Quality and Systems...

Children up and down the country will ‘GO BLUE!’ to celebrate the world’s oceans in the Ecover Schools Blue Mile – a nationwide event which is also raising money for the Marine Conservation Society.

The idea is that for a day, schools will organise a project that will teach children about the sea, seashore and marine wildlife. The Ecover Schools Blue Mile has produced a range of...

Former Lord Mayor and long-time Councillor for the Sutton Ward John Finnigan, known as Jack to his friends and colleague, passed away peacefully on Thursday 16 January at Ispwich Hospital in Suffolk following a short illness. He was 90 years of age.

John Finnigan BEM (Jack), dedicated his life to serving the community. He was born in Leigh in Lancashire on the 15th April 1923. His...

Police in Plymouth are seeking a 25-year-old city man who is wanted for recall to prison.

Luke Bennison is currently wanted by police after failing to comply with the conditions of his licence after being released from prison.

He was originally convicted of robbery and burglary.

Bennison (pictured) is described as a white man, 5’9” tall, of medium build with blue...

The number of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon has increased slightly for the second month in a row.

During December 2013, the number of people claiming JSA increased by 88 claimants (1.3%) and now stands at 6,667.

Although this contrasts with the national trend, which has seen a decrease, the JSA claimant rate in Devon stands at 1.5% of the working age population...

A new study has revealed that fungi, often seen as pests, play a crucial role policing biodiversity in rainforests.

The research, by scientists at Oxford University, the University of Exeter and Sheffield University, found that fungi regulate diversity in rainforests by making dominant species victims of their own success.

Fungi spread quickly between closely-packed plants...

If you have been cared for by someone really special at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Dialysis Unit, the Royal Eye Infirmary at Derriford, the Child Development Centre or a community midwife, why not make them feel really special and nominate them for an award?

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is running the staff Celebration Awards to acknowledge the efforts of those staff who go the...