A new study reveals 19% of adults in Plymouth risk losing their eyesight by not having regular eye tests. For those with deteriorating eyesights, you should try contact lenses daily .
The Vision of Britain report, commissioned by Optegra Eye Health Care, shows an alarming percentage of Britain’s eye problems are left too late to treat, leaving 9.8 million of us living in fear of...
Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th homeless hound this year finding a ‘fur-ever’ home.
Taking the accolade is Saxo, a 9-year-old Labrador cross, who has been adopted by Mrs Doris Matthews, from Bideford, after her dog, Clydie, also from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, passed away.
Mrs Matthews said: “I rehomed my other dog Clydie in...
The finalists for the prestigious 2017 Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards have been announced and all 30 are outstanding. To mark the 20th year of the awards there are some exciting new categories and the finalists include people from all aspects of community sport from coaches and volunteers to sportspeople from a really diverse range of sports.
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Plympton yesterday [4 May].
Emergency services were called at 11.05am following the collision between a white Vauxhall Combo van and a black KTM 690 motorcycle at the bottom of Cot Hill on Plymouth Road.
The motorcyclist, aged 60 and from Plympton, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by air...
Following the Easter Saturday season fixture, Newton Abbot Racecourse has confirmed another record year of committed prize money for 2017. Over the course of the 2017 season, over £1million in prize money will be spread across the 18 fixtures which will take place between April and October. This year, the minimum amount of prize money on offer will be: £6,000 for all Class 5 hurdles, £6,750...
Literature Works in partnership with Plymouth City Council is delighted to announce Lola Beal, a student at Plymouth High School for Girls, as this year’s winner of the Mayflower 400 Plymouth Young City Laureate award.
The competition, which was launched in February, called for any young person who lives, works or goes to school in Plymouth, aged between 16 and 19 years of age, to...
This Summer sees dynamic young company The Actor’s Wheel stride across the South West venues in their fourth regional tour. This year it’s King Lear.
As the world adjusts to a clinically framed ‘ageing epidemic ‘, Shakespeare’s masterpiece soars poignantly above others as the marked play for our time. Foolish parents, ungrateful children, the fear of madness, loneliness, division,...
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) will be hoisting the Jolly Roger over the Tall Ship Johanna Lucretia this year as a sponsor of the family favourite Pirate Weekend.
The event promises two days of swashbuckling action as salty sea dogs and land lubbers get together in Plymouth for a host of great entertainment.
The Plymouth Pirate Weekend has been drawing bigger and bigger...
Music lovers have just days left to save money on tickets for this year’s must-see concert at Newton Abbot Racecourse before the Early Bird booking offer closes on Sunday 30 April.
Taking place on Sunday 16 July, Sounds of the Summer will see some of the UK’s best-loved artists grace the stage. Fans who purchase their tickets prior to Sunday 30 April can join the scores of music lovers...
Break up your week with a midweek day at the races. Join us for our first of two May fixtures on Wednesday 10 May.
Gates open at 12.05 ahead of the first race at 14.05. The final race of the day will take place at 17.15.
Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Tuesday 9 May and will also be available at the gates on the day.
Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE.
