Plymouth

Police ready for Devon derby

Devon and Cornwall Police have been planning for the big Devon derby as promotion chasing Plymouth Argyle arrive at play-off chasing Exeter with everything to play for.

Chief Inspector Richard Hooper-Bennett from the Operations Planning unit, said: “We have worked closely with both Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City Football Club to help ensure a smooth Devon derby this weekend.

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iPlymouth Charity Calendar raises £6,000

Last year, the iPlymouth Photography Group on Flickr united with the South West Mesothelioma Support Group to produce a 2016 charity calendar to raise funds and spread awareness, whilst at the same time remembering all those who have lost their lives to asbestos related cancer mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases.

The calendar focused on the issue of asbestos in UK schools and...

Ridgeway School achieves crowdfunding target

Ridgeway School has achieved its Crowdfunding target of £10,000 thanks to the local community.

The Crowdfunder.co.uk campaign has raised £10,250 towards the cost of installing a 3G football pitch on the school site that will provide a much needed all year round playing surface.

“This innovative approach to fundraising was a part of the Devon Football campaign and it was...

Government housing adviser appointed Visiting Professor

A renowned expert on housing and planning issues is to work closely with students and academics at Plymouth University as part of a new appointment.

Lord Matthew Taylor of Goss Moor, the former MP for Truro and St Austell, advised both the last Labour government and the coalition on planning and housing policy and has served on a number of high profile national bodies.

Now...

Five charged following Plymouth kidnapping

Five men have been charged following a kidnap and assault that took place on Sunday the 27th March.

The victim, a 27-year-old man was attacked in his home in the Mutley area of Plymouth, before being driven to Cornwall where he was abandoned in Hayle.

The victim suffered a number of injuries including a suspected broken jaw, broken ribs and bruising.

Five men have now...

Gateway into Plymouth gets a spruce up

An eight week spruce up has started on one of the main entrances to Plymouth.

Street Cleansing and Grounds teams together with the Councils highway contractor Amey have just started work on Marsh Mills roundabout.

As Marsh Mills is one of the busiest junctions in the city, with nearly 90,0000 vehicles passing through it every day, it has been decided to give the area a much...

Plymouth helps Veterans back into work

A jobs fair is the latest initiative in Plymouth to help support Veterans back into work following their return to ‘Civvy Street’.

The Plymouth Corporate Covenant Group, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, has organised the jobs fair for armed forces veterans, which takes place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 from 12pm to 8pm.

The fair is aimed at Veterans...

Accolades for Plymouth dental academic

Sally Hanks, Associate Professor from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, is one of only five dental academics across Europe to receive the prestigious Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) 40th Anniversary Scholarship Award.

She has also been made a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Senior Fellowship of the HEA is awarded to educators in the...

Colour dash gives bright support to Brain Tumour Research

Students from Plymouth University have held the first ever colour dash in the city, and it has raised £4,000 for charity Brain Tumour Research.

Almost 300 students took part in the event, where they donned their brightest white gym kit and ran round an obstacle course on the University campus – while being pelted with brightly coloured powder paint.

The event was one of several...

Unmanned Mayflower Voyage to be key event in 2020

A pioneering project that marries the city’s past and its ambition to be a global centre for marine technology is to form part of the official Mayflower 400 commemorations.

Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth-based Mayflower Autonomous Ship Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on the ‘Mayflower Autonomous Ship’ – the world's first full-sized, fully...

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