Andrew Hillier and Lisa Lishman of Harbourside Fish & Chips, Plymouth have been named as two of the UK’s top 10 fish friers after they were both shortlisted for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.
Andrew and Lisa will now have to compete at the highest level as they go up against the nine other...
Police in Plymouth are appealing for information following the theft of plant equipment.
The trailer based platform (pictured) was stolen from the BT Radio Station, Forder Battery, at Fort Austin Avenue in Plymouth sometime between 4.45pm on Tuesday 4th August and 7.30am on Wednesday 5th August.
The offender(s) forced a gate to the secure compound, before removing the item by...
The Howard League for Penal Reform has called for an urgent review of the new criminal court charges system, after putting together a list of cases which it says prove the fees are ‘unrealistic and unfair’.
A teenager who stole sweets and ice cream worth £5, a woman found begging in a car park and a man who kicked a flower pot after being stabbed are among thousands of people who have...
Staff from CATERed - Plymouth’s new school meal provider - are not letting the school holidays stand in the way of being able to dish out healthy grub to children.
They are taking part in their first ever Big Summer Food Tour to help make sure that some children, who would normally receive free school meals are not missing out during the long summer holiday.
The spotlight is being turned on Plymouth’s casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, and adult gaming centres as part of a review of the Council’s gambling policy.
The Council has to consult every three years on the way it licenses the gaming trade and if it is consistent with its objectives to:
• Prevent gambling being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime and...
Stagecoach has confirmed the network of services it will be running from 6th September 2015, following its takeover of the Plymouth & South Devon operations of First Devon & Cornwall from the same date.
The network will see new route numbers for some services, as well as delivering a number of benefits to passengers including:
There’s a packed programme of summer fun on offer at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this August, with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy during the school break.
Drop-in art and craft sessions are running every Wednesday throughout the month, from 10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.30pm).
The drop-ins will be inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds (5 August), the ‘...
Research by Scottish start-up Create eLearning shows that as much as £56 billion is being lost in the UK every year to replace staff who leave their jobs due to poor training. The firm is hoping to change that with a software platform that allows training programmes to be condensed and distributed around an organisation.
Create eLearning, which is based at Entrepreneurial Spark in...
PLYMOUTH ended a four-match unbeaten run when they lost 52-41 in their Premier League match at Glasgow on Monday evening, writes Graham Hambly.
The Skills Group Devils relied heavily on Ryan Fisher, who had a couple of race wins, including a six-point tactical ride, in his 14-point return. Their only other heat winner was reserve Todd Kurtz with Glasgow providing the first man home in...
Tea Dances held in Plymouth at the Guildhall on 31 July and City College on 1 August raised a grand total of £744 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group (a registered charity based at The Macmillan Mustard Tree Centre, Derriford Hospital), whilst at the same time raising awareness of asbestos related cancer.
A total of 140 people attended both events which were organised by...
