The recent period of good weather is certainly enticing plenty of people to venture onto Dartmoor.
It is great to come out with friends and family to enjoy a picnic in a lovely unspoilt riverside setting, sit amongst the lush green grass and enjoy a fantastic moorland view - or even pack all your gear in a rucksack and head into the open moor to camp out under the stars.
A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes. If made available through the NHS, this test would significantly reduce the time taken to diagnose the disease and minimise the risk of misdiagnosis.
The new test, developed by a team at Imperial College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis and...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a violent assault that left a 24-year-old man with a fractured nose.
The incident took place in Oceana Nightclub on the Barbican, Plymouth on Thursday 11th August at around 2.15am.
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Gareth Bray, said: “We are investigating an alleged assault that took place in the nightclub. We believe that...
With enough glitz and glamour to satisfy even the most discerning trendsetter Plymouth's Fabulous Fashion in the City event – which runs from Saturday, September 3rd to Sunday 11th - promises everything from top catwalk shows and a mobile Beauty Bus to fantastic competitions.
City retailers, Plymouth College of Art students and the City Centre Company have joined forces for the event...
National Trust’s Buckland Abbey is offering a glimpse into what life was like during the Middle Ages this bank holiday, as the Abbey will be heading back in-time to 1481.
On Saturday 27 – Monday 29 August, the Medieval Free Company will be setting up camp within the grounds of the National Trust estate near Yelverton. They will give passers-by the opportunity to discover the medieval...
Break up the working week with an evening of thrilling jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Wednesday 31 August.
A great way to enjoy a day out with the family before the summer holidays draw to a close, children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student photo ID / NUS card enjoy free entry.
Tickets are available online until 17:00 on Tuesday 30 August. Tickets will also be available to buy at the gate on the day.
Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.
Sir Bradley Wiggins will race in the Tour of Britain in less than two weeks time.
And it could be the last time Devon gets to see the cycling superstar in a competitive race.
Sir Bradley, the 2012 Tour de France champion who recently won his eighth Olympic medal taking Gold in the Team Pursuit in Rio for Great Britain - and setting a new world record - alongside Owain Doull,...
Schools in Plymouth may have to stock up on extra spare PE kits this term as one in four parents in the city say it’s the back to school essential they’re most likely to forget.
With most schools due to reopen on 1st September, Drake Circus is expecting a last minute rush this weekend as parents get ready for the new term.
In a survey of local parents, Drake Circus found that...
A species of crab which had not been seen in Devon for more than 30 years has been found living on a popular stretch of coast close to Plymouth.
The crustacean in question goes by the scientific name Clibanarius erythropus but is more commonly known as the St Piran’s crab. The find was made in Wembury Bay by Devon Wildlife Trust volunteer John Hepburn on one of the many regular...
