Local organisations are being asked to sponsor a new primary school in Plymouth set to open its doors in September 2015.
Plymouth City Council is writing to suitable organisations and business in the area after receiving the welcome news that an extra £7m worth of funding had been secured in a successful bid to the Department for Education.
Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision.
The collision occurred at approximately 2.30pm on Thursday 8 August on the A386 Tavistock Road, Plymouth at the junction of William Prance Road and involved a black Yamaha scooter bearing ‘L’ plates and a dark grey Ford C-Max.
The collision was directly opposite McDonald's on the city...
Plymouth City Council has produced a report in which it has highlighted what it believes are the effects of the Government's welfare reforms. However, a local MP has told The Plymouth Daily that the Government must reduce spending and is doing so as fairly as possible.
In April this year, the Government introduced changes to the welfare system which saw councils all over the country...
Colleagues and Executive Directors were on hand to congratulate Healthcare Assistant June Foster who has notched up an incredible 60 years of service in the NHS.
Since 1953, starting at Freedom Fields, June has always worked with children and young people.
Talking about June’s achievement Chief Executive Ann James said: “An achievement like this deserves a very personal thank...
Paul Turner from Hartley has donated two valuable books to Derriford Hospital today to say ‘thank you’ to the staff that helped him through a difficult time.
Mr Turner said: “On returning from a family holiday, I noticed a small lump in my neck. I visited my local GP and was referred to Derriford Hospital for tests where I was then diagnosed with cancer.
Following the successful Timmy Mallett exhibition, Art Source UK is excited to announce their next major event that will showcase the work of the fastest rising star in the contemporary art market - Edward Waite.
The show, titled 'Urban Architecture' - The Fast Pace of City Life, depicts iconic buildings from around the world including our very own city of Plymouth.
For the first time ever Art Source UK will be creating a 'live studio' where visitors have the opportunity to meet Edward and talk to him whilst he paints in his fast and fluid style.
A major new cultural project will explore the rich heritage and potential future uses of one of the country’s most diverse waterways.
The River Tamar Project, supported by Peninsula Arts at Plymouth University and the Arts Council England, is aiming to reflect the river’s historical, cultural and industrial importance working with the communities which line the border of Devon and...
Sir Richard Branson was in Plymouth on Tuesday (6 August) to be reunited with the Virgin Atlantic Challenger II and crew.
After failing in a first attempt to break the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing (the unofficial 'Blue Riband' accolade) in 1985 when the original Challenger sank, the businessman beat the record in the Challenger II boat the following year.
An inspiring team of local organ transplant recipients will be taking on the challenge to compete as part of the South West Team in this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games.
The Games take place in Sheffield from 15-18 August 2013. Hundreds of transplant athletes will compete in archery, obstacle course, sports hall athletics, table tennis, badminton, speed walking, sport...
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has boosted its dental research portfolio with the appointment of three new members to its research team.
Dr. Vehid Salih joins the Plymouth team from University College London. He has wide experience in studying biomaterials for tissue regeneration, mainly of musculoskeletal origin, for tissue engineering. His work covers...
