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Plymouth train travellers peeved by pongy passengers

But Plymouth passengers rank as the most compassionate carriage-mates

New research from a leading train company has found that mobile phones are the number one source of rail rage, but passengers in Plymouth would need to be overwhelmed by passengers’ smelly odours before acting on their annoyance.

The survey, conducted by train company CrossCountry, found that more than half...

Shining Light Charlotte awarded for Community Games legacy

Charlotte Keene was today presented with a Community Games commemorative jersey for her role as a ‘Shining Light’ in creating a ‘legacy’ within her community by hosting a Community Games.

Charlotte, from Plymouth, has also been invited to a special VIP day in London to take part in the official opening of Olympic venue, The Copper Box (which played host to handball during the Games),...

Government grants £32m for Sherford new town

The BBC has revealed that the government will provide a £32m grant for the building of Sherford new town near Plymouth.

The project which was initiated 15 years ago and granted planning permission by South Hams District Council in 2011 and is backed by Plymouth City Council, had stalled pending a decision about its viability in the current economic climate. The government's grant...

Love The Car You're In

New research* has revealed that nearly two-thirds of female motorists (64%) don’t feel comfortable about visiting a garage for repairs, servicing or car-checks – with a quarter (24%) saying that they avoid going to a garage on their own.

The research was carried out for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest tyre and car repair company, and also revealed that a third (33%) of women drivers would like the knowledge to be able to deal with a motoring emergency, and the same proportion (32%) would like to be able to carry out basic car maintenance checks themselves.

In response to these...

Love The Car You're In

New research* has revealed that nearly two-thirds of female motorists (64%) don’t feel comfortable about visiting a garage for repairs, servicing or car-checks – with a quarter (24%) saying that they avoid going to a garage on their own.

The research was carried out for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest tyre and car repair company, and also revealed that a third (33%) of women drivers would like the knowledge to be able to deal with a motoring emergency, and the same proportion (32%) would like to be able to carry out basic car maintenance checks themselves.

In response to these...

Health and Happy Lives

West Park Library is teaming up with local health and social care agencies to host a special wellbeing event on Friday 31 May.

‘Healthy and Happy Lives’ will run from 2pm to 4pm and will provide a wide range of information and advice on keeping fit and well.

Plymouth Community Healthcare will be offering advice on cancer awareness and risk reduction and weight management, as well as health checks and screening.

The WRVS will be promoting its Plymouth Good Neighbours Scheme and a range of opportunities to volunteer in the community and Plymouth Carers Forum will be...

West Park Library promotes healthy, happy living

West Park Library is teaming up with local health and social care agencies to host a special wellbeing event on Friday 31 May.

‘Healthy and Happy Lives’ will run from 2pm to 4pm and will provide a wide range of information and advice on keeping fit and well.

Plymouth Community Healthcare will be offering advice on cancer awareness and risk reduction and weight management, as...

Kwik Fit holds free events as survey reveals 64% of women 'uncomfortable' visiting a car garage

New research* has revealed that nearly two-thirds of female motorists (64%) don’t feel comfortable about visiting a garage for repairs, servicing or car-checks – with a quarter (24%) saying that they avoid going to a garage on their own.

The research was carried out for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest tyre and car repair company, and also revealed that a third (33%) of women drivers would...

Benjamin Roach jailed for seven years for manslaughter of his baby daughter Roxie

Benjamin Roach has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the unlawful killing of his one-month-old daughter, Roxie.

Judge Graham Cottle sentenced Mr Roach today at Plymouth Crown Court following the jury's unanimous guilty verdict reached yesterday (Monday 20 May).

Mr Roach had pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of his baby daughter Roxie-Jo Hopkins-Roach but was...

Shadow Business Minister visits Plymouth to see how the South West does business

A recent visit to Plymouth by the Shadow Business Minister, Toby Perkins MP, was an opportunity for him to set out some of the policy ideas being developed by Labour in Opposition. It is very easy for people to assume that there are no policies because of the lack of coverage in the media. The truth is that every Shadow minister is working to develop policy and that involves engaging with...

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