A new global review led by the University of Exeter that set out to investigate the hazards of marine plastic pollution has warned that all seven species of marine turtles can ingest or become entangled in the discarded debris that currently litters the oceans.
The research, which was carried out in collaboration with Plymouth Marine Laboratory, North Carolina Wildlife Resources...
Dementia Friendly employers in Plymouth are being recognised for their commitment as the city becomes more dementia aware.
All local organisations that have signed up to Dementia Friendly status are being recognised at a special event at the Reception Room, Council House on Monday 12 October. In addition Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet will receive an update report on all the work that...
Professor Hisham Khalil, Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Liaison at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, has been made a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy is awarded to professionals who have a sustained record of effective strategic leadership in academic practice and academic...
A new research paper by a Plymouth University academic shows that children all over the world are more likely to be at risk if they’re female and below the poverty line.
Associate Professor Penelope Welbourne explains that “ideas about gender and the role of women in some societies may place girl children in added danger from birth, compared with male children,” in Child protection and...
St Edwards Church in Eggbuckland launched its Living Churchyard project last month to care for the churchyard in an environmentally friendly way being sensitive to both the needs of the bereaved and to wildlife.
The event was attended by Bishop Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Plymouth together with local MP Johnny Mercer, councillors Ian and Linda Bowyer and Tim and Elizabeth Dickens, former...
On Sunday 20th September Danny Walsh made his first defence of his heavyweight title in front of a packed crowd at Stonehouse Creek Leisure and Social Club as part of Plymouth Wrestling Association’s ‘September Slam’ event. By Monday he was already out making a big difference in the community through an amazing act of kindness.
‘September Slam’ was a very special event, as every single...
A range of events are taking place in Plymouth to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week (10 – 17 October) and encourage local people to report hate crimes and incidents. Events are being held by organisations from across our local voluntary and statutory sector here in Plymouth.
Hate crimes and incidents are targeted at a person because of hostility, prejudice or discrimination towards that...
Just as they kick off their long-sold-out UK headline tour, Years & Years now announce a brand new set of tour dates for the Spring of 2016, which will see them headline arenas across the country, culminating with a show at Wembley Arena on the 8th April.
The fresh dates, following overwhelming demand, mark yet another highlight in what has been a momentous year for Years &...
The Trust has welcomed the first cohort on its brand new training programme which will see 12 healthcare support workers (HCSWs) undertake an 18 month course to become Assistant Practitioners (AP).
This is the first time Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has provided this training, which is delivered in partnership with Somerset College, and will see the HCSWs commit to undertake a Higher...
Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) have been shortlisted for two Green Energy Awards.
The Council, which has been instrumental in the start-up and continued support of PEC, has been shortlisted for the Most Proactive Public Sector Body category at the awards, organised by Regen South West.
The Council helped establish PEC in June 2013 with a start-up...
