Plymouth based Probation Officer Mike Atkinson, has been shortlisted for a possible commendation by the Butler Trust – an independent charity which promotes excellence in UK prisons, probation and youth justice.
Says Chief Executive Officer of Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust, Rob Menary:
“I would like to congratulate Mike on getting this far in the Butler trust awards...
Thornleys Solicitors of Plymouth closed on Monday ending 32 years of serving the Plymouth, Plymstock and South Hams communities.15 staff have been made redundant.
The Law Society Gazette reported that more than 1,000 small legal practices in the UK have ceased trading in the past year, and they predicted that the figure is set to rise further.
A Plymouth MP has welcomed the Labour Party’s decision to repeal the so-called 'Bedroom Tax'.
Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View says her party's pledge, if elected, to scrap the government's removal of the 'spare room subsidy' will give hope to the many disabled and vulnerable people in Plymouth Moor View who she claims have been unfairly hit by "David Cameron’s cruel tax"....
Emergency services, including two fire engines from Plymstock and Greenbank in Plymouth, were mobilised after Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue received reports of a serious two vehicle collision early on Wednesday morning (2 October) on Billacombe Road in Plymstock.
Crews got to work using hydraullic cutting gear and small tools to release two casualties who were "medically trapped"...
A group from Plymouth University Canoe and Kayak Club recently joined Community Ranger Lorna Sherriff on a litter picking session with a difference. Instead of walking around collecting rubbish the group were on the water and litter picking from their kayaks.
With permission from the Yealm Harbour Master, the group cleared areas along the banks of the Yealm estuary, as well as getting...
Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.
Plymouth’s Il Pezzetino succeeds in the second annual Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Awards
Plymouth's Il Pezzetino has been awarded a Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Award, which recognizes the nation’s best Italian delis. In a national poll, the deli in Plymouth came third in the Best Customer Service category.
Il Pezzetino is a family run deli café with a well stocked Salumeria...
There will be a special service of remembrance for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby. The service will take place on Sunday 6 October at 2pm and will be held in the chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital. The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain, as...
