Plymouth

The first quarter of 2016 has seen a boost of confidence within the jobs market in the South West with hiring intentions of +9% according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. This is a jump of seven percentage points from the last quarter.

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,102 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional...

The phenomenal Japanese taiko drumming company KODO will return to the UK in February 2016 – its 35th anniversary - with the thrilling new production ‘MYSTERY’, a dramatic mix of storytelling, music, dance and drama designed to reflect the beauty and mystery of Japanese traditions throughout the ages.

And on Friday 19 February 2016 they'll be performing at Plymouth Pavilions.

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In a year when the health of children’s teeth has been in the spotlight, child dental experts at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry are urging parents to keep an eye on how much sugar and fizzy drinks their children consume, and when, over the Christmas period.

Dental disease is the main disease cause of children being admitted to hospital (after tonsillitis) with around...

A one-off sale of Exeter’s Rugby World Cup 2015 official city dressing items has opened to the public.

Up for grabs are banners , flags and bunting used to decorate the city during the Tournament in September and October when Sandy Park hosted 3 pool matches.

All proceeds of the sale will be split between the Lord Mayor's charity, the Exeter Foundation, and 'BEEP', Business...

Plymouth Detectives are seeking information in relation to a number of linked incidents which occurred on the Barbican area of Plymouth just after midnight on Sunday 6th December.

Within a matter of minutes a man is believed to have undertaken two separate robberies; one near to Arriba’s restaurant in Notte Street and the other between the Parade and Southside Street next to the Ship...

A graduate who earned numerous accolades during his studies at Plymouth University has won an award from the Royal Television Society (RTS).

Alex Nicol, who graduated this summer with a first class BA (Hons) Media Arts degree, won the News category of the 2015 RTS Student Television Awards for Devon and Cornwall.

He impressed judges with a documentary film titled Wars on the...

A book of poems inspired by the world’s seas and oceans has been launched at Plymouth University.

Fish Eaters is the fifth compilation produced by Cornwall-based poet Caroline Carver, poet in residence at the University’s Marine Institute.

The result of a year’s work, the poems have been written following discussions with marine scientists and reflect the preciousness of marine...

The countdown to work starting on Plymouth’s new bus station is well and truly underway with final designs tweaks being submitted.

The project team is submitting a planning condition amendment as a result of improvements to the design and look of the site.

The amendments include a new pedestrian ramp to make it easier for people with disabilities and parents with prams to get...

There is just one space left in the official Plymouth 6-a-side league and teams are urged to sign up soon.

The league is held at Devonport High School For Boys on Sunday and runs throughout the year. There are also leagues on Monday and Thursday at the same venue.

All matches are refereed by a qualified official and all the equipment is provided.

Leisure Leagues donates...

Plymouth illustrator Mark Hannon has joined forces with East Devon-based author Jo Earlam to produce a children’s book which aims to highlight the issue of ocean plastic.

Tuamor the Turtle tells the story of how a single turtle in the Pacific Ocean takes on the might of the plastic peril. He's helped by two children, Abbie and her younger brother Charlie. But is it too late for Tuamor...