As the South West housing market continues to show signs of economic recovery commentators have warned of the danger of the market may “overheat”.
A new report by the National Housing Federation (NHF) argues that “whilst economic growth has returned to many areas, this has caused the already over-stretched housing market there to overheat.”
The relationship between the military and civilian society in Plymouth – and the question of its closeness – will be the focus of a one-day conference in the city this week.
Military Communities: a Reconnaissance in Research is set to bring together representatives from across the military, civilian and academic groups and explore ways in which they might work together more closely....
One of the largest projects in the UK to help people get online and build their digital skills and confidence officially launches in Plymouth today.
The Get IT Together project is a £330,000 initiative in the city which is part of BT’s nationwide Connected Society programme and run by the specialist digital inclusion charity Citizens Online.
Plymouth Food Bank is once again appealing for food donations this winter to help those most in need.
The charity provides help for local individuals and families in crisis, who may not be able to support themselves or their family with the bare essentials such as food. The Royal William Yard will be supporting this food drive and welcomes the Food Bank to collect food donations...
A new selection of paintings can now been seen in Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery’s popular ‘Women in Art’ exhibition.
The exhibition, which will remain on display until 12 April 2014, showcases paintings, prints, ceramics and other works from the city’s permanent art collection. The works either portray or were created by women and cover a time period that spans the Renaissance...
Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, calls out to local residents to prepare for winter
As British households prepare to face the cold winter, new research reveals that 20,000 households in Plymouth are eligible for assistance from their energy supplier with heating their homes. The findings from Home Heat Helpline show that a total of 3.6 million households across Great Britain...
Plymouth’s flushed with success again after its city centre loos went platinum!
The lovely loos in Armada Way have been given the platinum standard for the second year running in the British Toilet Association’s Loo of the Year competition. They were also judged the best loos with full-time attendants in England.
The loos went from drab to fab as part of the Council’s...
As winter approaches Saltram Garden near Plymouth, staff, volunteers and visitors have been blessed with a bright new addition. A beautiful sculpture of a bird in flight is now on display for all to enjoy.
Saltram’s Garden contains a wealth of plants from across the globe as well as some stunning architectural wonders and water features. It now hosts this beautifully elegant sculpture...
A 17-year-old boy was arrested this morning (Monday 9 December) on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.
He is currently in police custody at Charles Cross police station.
The arrest is in connection with a serious assault that is alleged to have taken place at around 9.15pm outside the Ridgeway Service Station on the Ridgeway in Plympton on 4 December 2013. The...
