Plymouth

Four schools, one campus - Tor Bridge Partnership launches

A host of national and international sporting stars will headline a week-long celebration to mark the first academic year together for one of Plymouth’s largest and most impressive school campuses, which combines four schools on one site.

The official opening ceremony for the Tor Bridge Partnership in Estover will take place on Thursday 11 July, when the Deputy Lord Mayor will be...

Bus lane enforcement camera to move to more problematic spot

The bus lane enforcement camera on the inbound side of Embankment Road is to move to the outbound side of Exeter Street.

The camera was installed to help monitor and enforce one of the new bus lanes created as part of the East End transport improvement scheme. However, there has been very little abuse of this bus lane so the camera is being moved to a location where local bus companies...

Charity Golf Day raises money for war veterans

Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day held at Boringdon Park Golf Club was a resounding success.

Attracting over 60 golfers, the event in aid of British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA) was won by Kitsons Solicitors and raised over £1,300 for this worthy cause.

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Taking steps to help support Burrator Stroke Unit

Raising money to support the acute stroke unit on Burrator Ward at Derriford hospital, Sarah Bradbury took on the challenge of this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon.

After her husband Steve suffered a stroke last November, she was inspired to take part and raise money to thank the staff on Burrator Ward who supported him through several weeks of recovery.

Sarah said: “Steve has...

Young readers celebrate at Bookstart Bear Club party

A party was held at St Budeaux Library on Saturday to celebrate the achievements of little ones who have gained their gold Bookstart Bear Club certificate.

The Bookstart Bear Club encourages under-fives to read and take part in library events with their parents or carers. Plymouth's club is only in its second year but already has around 1,500 members, ranging in age from just a couple...

Plymouth in 'safe hands' after future planners receive awards

Plymouth's future appears to be in safe hands as the next generation of planners have proved.

The Council's planning services ran a competition for school pupils to come up with an imaginative design proposal for North Cross near the railway station.

Currently a roundabout for pedestrians and cyclists between the city centre and the station, the competition was aimed to get...

Fire crews called to large vehicle blaze

Fire crews were called to a report of a large vehicle on fire at Chelston, Plymstock, Plymouth shortly after 8am this morning (Thursday 4 July).

Three appliances and a water bowser were mobilised to the scene.

On arrival crews discovered one vehicle well alight. Crews used four sets of breathing apparatus, one main jet, one compressed air foam jet and three dry powder...

Free Wi-Fi introduced in Plymouth libraries

Plymouth City Council is introducing free Wi-Fi in four city libraries.

From Thursday 4 July, customers visiting the Central Library and Plymstock, Plympton and St Aubyn libraries will enjoy free internet access on their own laptops, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.

This is the first phase in a roll-out of free Wi-Fi across Plymouth’s library network.

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Fairtrade family picnic on the Hoe

Everyone is invited to bring their sandwiches, blankets and deckchairs to the Plymouth Hoe this weekend for a big picnic.

To help celebrate the end of Co-operatives Fortnight Plymouth City Council has partnered up with lots of local businesses to host a Fairtrade family picnic on Saturday 6 July.

Taking place between 11am and 2pm on the grassed area of the Hoe by Elliott Street...

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