A GP from Devon has urged people to stay cool in the hot weather and to look after elderly and vulnerable friends and neighbours as the Met Office today (Thursday 18 July) raised the heatwave level for Devon up to category three.
This means there is a 90 per cent probability of heatwave conditions between 0900 on Thursday and 2100 on Friday in Devon.
Police have released still and video CCTV images of Katherine Hooper in a bid to appeal for public information surrounding her and her son’s whereabouts in the hours before their death.
Katherine Hooper, 24, and her five-year-old son Joshua died after falling from rocks on Friday 12 July . Police discovered the body of her two-year-old son Sam at her home in Dukes Close, Paignton later...
Take your pick of picnics and parks as the city gets ready for ‘Love Parks week.’
An exciting programme of events will kick off on July 27 – just in time for the start of the summer holidays, so families and young people will have plenty to do outside.
The week is about getting people outside and into our parks and open spaces as well as exploring beautiful locations on the...
Spend a day at the stunning waterside location of Sutton Harbour and embark upon a journey of discovery into the world of classic boats. Everyone welcome with plenty of fun for all the family.
Duration approximately 3 hours Pre-performance screening starts at 7.10pm Performance starts at 7.30pm Act I lasts 50 mins Interval starts at 8.20pm and lasts 25 mins Act II begins at 8.45pm and lasts 45 mins Interval starts at 9.30pm and lasts 25 mins Act III begins at 9.55pm and lasts 30 mins Curtain down at 10.25pm
The Met Office has issued a revised heatwave warning for the South West, raising the level from two to three, meaning action is required.
Where a level two heat health grading should prompt an alert and readiness for action, a level three warning requires social and healthcare services to target specific actions at high-risk groups.
Pride in the Park Plymouth’s LGBT pride will take place on Saturday 20th July 2013 at Devonport Park the event will be officially opened at 1.30pm by the Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lady Mayoress. New for 2013 we introduce the PRISM dance stage that will be showcasing more talent with DJ’s James Stalker, Ry Smith, James Pearson, Fiona Pearse and more.
Every year in mid-summer, Lord Jagannath, with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra goes on vacation, travelling in grand chariots, from his temple in Puri, to his garden palace in the countryside.
Plymouth's Hindu community now celebrates one of the biggest religious Hindu festivals - the Rath Yatra or the Chariot Festival. This is also the etymological origin of the...
Plymouth City Council has created temporary jobs for 13 local people through the second phase of its Plymotion on Your Doorstep campaign.
A team of travel advisors have been recruited to go out and visit local residents, giving one-to-one advice on different ways to get around the city, as well as information about various discounts and incentives on offer.
A striking Indian dance troupe and an inspirational orchestra of blind musicians will be among the headline acts at the 2013 Plymouth Respect Festival .
The event, which is organised by the Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council, is being hosted by Plymouth University over the weekend of October 12 and 13.
It will feature a blend of music, entertainment and food from across...
