As we mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), thousands of people in Plymouth are literally ‘reading themselves’ well.
Since the Books on Prescription scheme was launched in June 2013, more than 2,000 books have been issued under the scheme in Plymouth. The self-help books available cover a range of common mental health conditions such as depression, social anxiety, panic, stress,...
Essential repairs are planned to start at Newbridge, Gunnislake, on Monday (13 October).
The bridge was closed during part of February this year when it was struck by a van, which badly damaged the parapet wall and a section of the bridge below road level.
A week long scheme will be carried out to replace coping stones on the Cornwall end of the listed structure, following...
GO2, organisers of the Plymouth 10K, sponsored by Mansbridge Balment are reminding runners that there are just a matter of days left to secure their place in this years highly anticipated Plymouth 10K.
Taking part on Sunday 2nd November, the official closing date for entries is midnight Monday 13th October. Places are racing out of the door, so don’t miss out! Runners can look forward...
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has invited all those planning to stand in next year’s general election to a briefing where he will outline strategic policing matters across the peninsula.
The sessions, held in Bodmin and Launceston, will give Parliamentary candidates and existing MPs the opportunity to meet Mr Hogg to hear about the current and future challenges faced by the...
Having written to residents in the Ernesettle area regarding recent proposals for the construction of a second incinerator in her constituency, Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, was delighted by the substantial response she received and wants to thanks all those that have given her their feedback.
Alison Seabeck MP said: “Public response to the request I sent out for views on...
The first ever policing operation covering the entire length of the M5 has resulted in 291 people being dealt with for traffic and other offences.
Operation Unity brought together officers from seven police forces working jointly as a team to proactively police the M5 corridor, from its start at Junction 1 in West Bromwich, near Birmingham, to its end at Junction 31 at Exeter where the...
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning of strong wind, with gusts of up to 60mph expected along exposed parts of the coast.
Forecasters say southwesterly winds will strengthen through this evening with gales expected overnight. Gusts are likely to reach 50mph quite widely, with 60mph gusts possible across exposed coasts and headlands. There will also be squally, thundery...
People in Plymouth and beyond are being asked to give their comments towards shaping the anchor project for the City Deal, which could create over 1,000 new and skilled jobs.
Outline plans to transform parts of the South Yard in Devonport into a marine industries production campus are being developed, ahead of an application being submitted to planners.
The natural photo degradation of diazepam (valium) and similar medicines – followed by bacterial breakdown – may reduce their potentially harmful impact on the UK’s freshwater environment, a team of researchers has said.
Diazepam – used to treat anxiety and other similar conditions – has been detected in rivers across the UK and Europe, having been released from waste water treatment...
People in at risk groups in Plymouth are being urged to get their flu jabs to protect them against seasonal flu.
Pregnant women, the over 65s, carers and those with long term health conditions are being advised to have the free vaccinations to give them protection. There is also the nasal spray which is now available for children aged two, three and four.
