A new poster campaign aimed at helping patients get the help they need this winter has been launched by the British Medical Association. The posters, distributed to all GP practices across the South West encourages patients to self-care , for example when suffering from colds or sore throat, rather than visiting their local GP or A&E.
The South West Crayfish project an organisation which is working to protect native white-clawed crayfish through field conservation work, captive breeding and education, are celebrating after moving over 4,000 endangered White-clawed crayfish to safe haven ‘Ark sites'.
The South West Crayfish Project is led by Buglife, Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Environment Agency...
Professional union, Prospect has urged the government to suspend its job cuts at the Environment Agency in the light of the recent widespread flooding.
The Agency has confirmed that it will be cutting 1,500 jobs including some from flood protection as part of the government’s latest round of austerity cuts.
Although it is unclear which area of the organisation will see the job...
Councillors at Plymouth City Council have decided to scrap plans to develop a Gypsy and Traveller site at Military Road in Efford.
Part funding and planning permission had been secured for a 10 pitch site but now councillors believe a historic commitment not to develop the site for this purpose should be honoured. Instead, it is intended to protect the land from development by creating...
The County Council continues to work closely with the Environment Agency, District Councils and the Police to help manage the severe weather and tidal events today.
Motorists are being reminded to take extra care and to avoid travelling through deep water. Also to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and adjacent property owners.
Only two severe flood warnings remain in place this afternoon in the South West.
The high tide around 8pm tonight is expected to be lower than last night but could still see a higher than usual flood risk.
However Met Office warnings against severe wind and rain will continue to remain in place through to the evening with a further weather warning for rain issued for Sunday...
Police are investigating arson at a Plymouth building site which caused £90,000 of damage over the Christmas break.
Between 20 December and 2 January 2 a digger was stolen and driven on a rampage around the site of the new incinerator close to Savage Road leading towards Barne Road and Wolseley Road.
The Thwaites digger was used to cause damage to other plant and a wastage unit...
Residents and businesses on Plymouth’s Barbican are being warned of expected flooding early on Friday morning due to high spring tides and strong winds.
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the Barbican, including Sutton Harbour. The highest water is due to be at 6.50am and but areas could be affected earlier.
