Plymouth HMS Heroes have proudly announced that their youth ambassadors have been publicly honoured with a Diana Award, which will be presented to them by the Lord Mayor at Elliot Terrace.
The Diana Award was established in 1999 as a lasting legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales’ belief that young people have the power to change the world.
Marks & Spencer study reveals men and women from the South West feel most comfortable with their style from the age of 34
• South West residents spend majority of young adult life uncomfortable with their fashion choices • Plymouth is style confident at 37 • 2 in 5 (40%) of us find our teenage years the trickiest style era to look back at • Shell suits and flares are ‘top’...
The government has announced that First Great Western Ltd will continue to operate trains between London Paddington and the south west until September 2015.
First Group's First Great Western (FGW) company has reached agreement with the government to continue running the franchise to operate trains between London Paddington, the Cotswolds, south Wales and the south west.
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.
