Plymouth

The proportion of people dying at home or in care homes increased from 38% in 2008 to 44% in 2012, according to a new report on end of life care, ‘What We Know Now’, from Public Health England’s National End of Life Care Intelligence Network (NEoLCIN).

This evidence suggests that around 24,000 more people died at home or in care homes in 2012 compared to four years ago, reflecting the...

Local charity The Devon and Cornwall Food Association (DCFA) has been shortlisted as the potential recipient of up to £50,000 of People’s Millions Lottery Funding – an opportunity that will enable them to expand the vital work they do to redistribute in-date food that would otherwise be sent to landfill. Their project, Devon and Cornwall Food Action, is one of two projects chosen for the South...

A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a motorcycle whilst jogging in Plymouth last night. (Monday 4 November)

The woman, thought to be in in her early thirties, was out jogging and she was struck by a motorcycle as she was crossing Greenbank Road at around 7:30pm.

The woman was rushed to Derriford Hospitial with what medical staff have described as life...

A new cross-city link from Derriford Hospital to Langage will be launched on Monday 4 November as part of a review of Plymouth’s subsidised bus services.

The ‘Plymouth Connect’ – a new and improved Service 14 – will offer much greater coverage than it does currently, linking Derriford Hospital and Langage via Devonport, the city centre, Cattedown, Plymstock and Plympton.

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An 18-year-old teenager has been rushed to Derriford Hospital after falling from the roof of a Plymouth city centre shop, according to reports.

The young man is believed to have sustained serious leg injuries from the fall in the Drake Circus area.

The man was seen on CCTV cameras just after midnight, but police were unable to get to him in time before he fell.

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The Met Office has warned of the risk of flooding as heavy rain and strong winds - possibly gale force - hit the South West during Sunday night.

A number of areas of Plymouth have already reported flooding, including the A374 Pottery Road in Devonport between the Tamar Wharf junction and the Torpoint Ferry junction. Drivers are being warned to approach with care.

The Met Office...

Plymouth’s new Plan for Homes has been officially launched at a major housing summit. The conference, organised by the South West Housing Initiative and Plymouth City Council, was held on Friday 1 November and brought key people from across the country to the city to discuss how more homes can be built to tackle the housing shortage and meet the needs of a growing population.

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Two men have been killed following a single vehicle collision on the A38 at Saltash, Cornwall on Friday night (1 November).

The men have been named locally as Chris Williams and Lee Skeldon, both in their twenties and from Saltash.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses.

Devon and Cornwall Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the A38 at...

Searching for something to do in and around Plymouth this weekend? Look no further. Here's your essential guide.

Friday 1 November

Plymouth International Book Festival, Plymouth University

Love Literature? Prefer Poetry? Aspiring Author? Then don’t miss this November’s Plymouth International Book Festival, taking place in venues around the city from Thursday 31...

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information to help trace a missing man.

James Smith, aged 22, was reported missing from the Millbridge area of Plymouth on Wednesday 23 October and was last seen in Bath Street, the following day, Thursday 24 October.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare as he is considered vulnerable.

James is described as...