Education

World-leading Scotch whisky producer Chivas Brothers is forging ahead with research to help combat the effects of climate change on distillery water resources. Today, the business announced the appointment of Jessica Fennell, a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen, who will work with the firm to identify natural solutions to reduce and manage the impact of water scarcity and rising water...

Sell out audiences enjoyed the production of We Will Rock You in the new Performing Arts block at Plympton Academy recently.

The musical is based on the songs of British rock band Queen and tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion, and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same. Musical...

Devon nursery group has introduced new interactive tablet tables to its settings as a way to help children learn and aid development.

The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School in Springhill Green, Plymouth, as well as other Mama Bear’s settings in Torbay, have installed the new technology which will mirror the early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum.

The large touch-...

Students from Plympton Academy handed over a cheque recently to the Help for Heroes charity.

The pupils organised cake and plant sales to raise the £93.

Sam Kellond from the charity visited the school to explain to the pupils what Help for Heroes does and accept the cheque.

"I would like to say a big thank you to all the students and staff at Plympton Academy for...