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Stagecoach South West announces new network for Plymouth

This Spring local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some changes to their Plymouth local bus network from 30 March 2025.

Some changes are announced following tender awards by Plymouth City Council. Stagecoach Services 4/4A/4B, 30/31 and 200 will operate revised timetables whilst the operator will add Services 13 /13S, 14, 19 and 27 to their network from 30 March 2025...

PL1 Civvy Street opens its doors to Plymouth’s veterans at The Hub at Foulston Park this weekend

PL1 Civvy Street is delighted to be part of the brand-new Hub at Foulston Park, a sports, wellbeing and community centre set to open its doors officially on Monday 17th March 2025. Ahead of the grand opening, the community is invited to an open weekend on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March, where they can explore the facilities and experience first-hand what The Hub has to offer.

As...

Debut book for Devon-born writer

A Devon born writer, who grew up and went to school in the county, has written a book.

Linda Jones, who was born in Plymouth in 1942, has written The Bird Rules – OK!, a collection of poetry and short stories, published by Tim Saunders Publications.

“My start in life was surrounded by bombed houses,” recalls Linda. “Dad was a Naval man. He had served a long term of duty on...

Devon Air Ambulance community landing site now operational in Central Park.

On the heels of their first Community Landing Site in Plymouth, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) have now opened their second Community Landing Site in Plymouth. The site at Central Park is now operational for their crews to use if required.

The charity’s 204th surveyed landing site will enable their aircraft to land quickly and safely in the densely populated and heavily urbanised city of...

Plymouth Army veteran wins award for bravely sharing her struggles with PTSD

Army veteran Clare Hearl from Plymouth has been awarded the Veteran Ambassador of the Year by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, for her dedication to raising awareness of military-related trauma.

On Thursday 27 February, Clare was presented with the award by Giles Peel, Chairman of Combat Stress, at the charity’s annual awards ceremony in London.

The charity...

Hospital awarded South West Coastal Path ‘Mile Makers’ after fundraising drive

Staff from a local Plymouth hospital celebrated this week after being awarded a coveted ‘Mile Maker’ plaque from the South West Coastal Path Association to thank them for its fundraising drive.

Over the past 12 month, colleagues at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, have walked the length of the 630-mile coastal path and raised a total £1,794 – surpassing its target of £1500....

Plymouth Active launches free therapeutic swimming taster sessions for local Parkinson’s communities

Plymouth Active has launched a new series of free taster sessions to help local people living with Parkinson’s to get into therapeutic swimming.

Starting this month, the Good Boost programme will be delivered by specially trained swimming instructors and is meant as a fun and inclusive way for people living with Parkinson’s to get active.

The next free taster session is on...

Festival-themed event to raise breast health awareness in Plymouth

Organised by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Primrose Centre Breast Screening Nurse Kayleigh Davenport, Breast Fest 2025 aims to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of regular breast screening, while supporting the vital work of The Primrose Foundation.

Highlights of the festival-themed day include live entertainment with a variety of performances from...

Police disrupt organised crime groups as part of roads operation in Plymouth

A push to make roads safer in Plymouth has led to multiple arrests, drug seizures and cautions.

An operation on Wednesday 12 February, involved police officers setting up vehicle stop-check points in the Stonehouse area. There were two aims of the operation; to disrupt people linked with organised crime and to target individuals committing driving offences.

As a result of...

Getting qualifications and career development attracted Jack to apprenticeship opportunity

Jack Barnett, 19, dives into his apprenticeship after discovering his passion to do a trade.

As an alternative route to gain qualifications and kick start his career, Jack who lives in Plymouth, has found a passion in training to be a gas engineer with LiveWest after wanting to get into trades after leaving school.

Gas apprentice for LiveWest, Jack Barnett, said: “I went to...

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