Plymouth

Two fire engines from Camels Head and Crownhill were mobilised to reports of a fire in a bedroom at Vinstone Way, Plymouth on Wednesday (2 October).

On arrival crews confirmed the fire, which involved curtains, was out. One hose reel jet was used to damp down and crews made the property safe.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say they believe the cause of the fire was...

Emergency services, including two fire engines from Plymstock and Greenbank in Plymouth, were mobilised after Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue received reports of a serious two vehicle collision early on Wednesday morning (2 October) on Billacombe Road in Plymstock.

Crews got to work using hydraullic cutting gear and small tools to release two casualties who were "medically trapped"...

A group from Plymouth University Canoe and Kayak Club recently joined Community Ranger Lorna Sherriff on a litter picking session with a difference. Instead of walking around collecting rubbish the group were on the water and litter picking from their kayaks.

With permission from the Yealm Harbour Master, the group cleared areas along the banks of the Yealm estuary, as well as getting...

Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.

Free Wills Month is a national campaign...

Plymouth’s Il Pezzetino succeeds in the second annual Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Awards

Plymouth's Il Pezzetino has been awarded a Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Award, which recognizes the nation’s best Italian delis. In a national poll, the deli in Plymouth came third in the Best Customer Service category.

Il Pezzetino is a family run deli café with a well stocked Salumeria...

There will be a special service of remembrance for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby. The service will take place on Sunday 6 October at 2pm and will be held in the chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital. The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain, as...

Companies, organisations big and small are being invited to a birthday bash for a club that’s helped over 1,000 young people get a taste for work.

The 1000 Club was set up last Autumn to make it easier for young people and employers to team up to better suit each other's needs.

Now 12 months on, the club is saying a big thank-you to all those who have helped make its first year...

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops stock donation appeal, the 'Great British Bag-athon', launched at Drake Circus on Friday 27 September and is now calling for the local community to get involved.

The Great British Bag-athon is BHF shops biggest stock donation campaign, aiming to raise 1 million bags of unwanted things throughout September. The Plymouth community is being urged...

Jump-squats, abdominal crunches and shoulder presses may sound like hard work but it’s a daily occurrence for Plymouth’s FIT Bootcampers. Not only are the members getting stronger, the business is too.

Local business woman, Kate Leadbeater, and former Naval Physical Training Instructor, Mark Nesbitt, started FIT Bootcamp in Plymouth in 2009 and it’s been going from strength to strength...

Tom is latest star to send animated messages to fans

Plymouth-based Olympic diving star Tom Daley starts ‘Headcasting’ today, using technology developed in Cornwall to send instant animated ‘visual Tweets’ direct to his followers through the recently launched Headcast system. Tom will be updating fans on his busy schedule, including training and the world of entertainment, all through...