Plymouth

Missing 74-year-old Plymouth man found in Bovisand area

Update 12 August: Found - Police confirm that Colin Bygrave has been found safe and taken to Derriford.

He was found shortly after 2am on Monday 12 August in the Bovisand area.

Reported 11 August: Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who has not been seen since the afternoon of Saturday 10 August 2013.

Colin Bygrave, 74, from Plymouth, was...

Missing Plymouth man Jordan Devereux found

Update 12 August: Found: Jordan Devereux was found by a member of public shortly before 6pm on Sunday 11 August in Outland Road, Plymouth.

He has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Reported 11 August: Devon and Cornwall Police have raised concerns for the welfare of a 21-year-old male who was last seen at Derriford Hospital at around 1am on Saturday 10 August.

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Major review of parking charges in Plymouth

Free short-stay parking in the West End and a new 30-minute stay for shoppers are among a number of improvements being proposed in a major review of Plymouth’s parking arrangements.

Plymouth City Council is overhauling its parking tariffs in a bid to make charges more consistent and easier to understand, make better use of available road space and support local businesses.

The...

First patient to use iPad whilst awake during surgery

The first patient to choose distraction methods instead of sedation during surgery at Derriford Hospital is recovering well.

Janet Blank, 65 from Mountwise in Plymouth had a total knee replacement under spinal anaesthesia last Friday, while using a new ipad on loan from the South West Regional Anaesthesia Group as a distraction during the operation, rather than being sedated.

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New Plymouth primary school seeks sponsors

Local organisations are being asked to sponsor a new primary school in Plymouth set to open its doors in September 2015.

Plymouth City Council is writing to suitable organisations and business in the area after receiving the welcome news that an extra £7m worth of funding had been secured in a successful bid to the Department for Education.

Part of this cash will be used to...

Police call for witnesses to A386 collision

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision.

The collision occurred at approximately 2.30pm on Thursday 8 August on the A386 Tavistock Road, Plymouth at the junction of William Prance Road and involved a black Yamaha scooter bearing ‘L’ plates and a dark grey Ford C-Max.

The collision was directly opposite McDonald's on the city...

Council highlights impact of government's welfare changes

Plymouth City Council has produced a report in which it has highlighted what it believes are the effects of the Government's welfare reforms. However, a local MP has told The Plymouth Daily that the Government must reduce spending and is doing so as fairly as possible.

In April this year, the Government introduced changes to the welfare system which saw councils all over the country...

June celebrates spectacular 60 years of NHS service

Colleagues and Executive Directors were on hand to congratulate Healthcare Assistant June Foster who has notched up an incredible 60 years of service in the NHS.

Since 1953, starting at Freedom Fields, June has always worked with children and young people.

Talking about June’s achievement Chief Executive Ann James said: “An achievement like this deserves a very personal thank...

Maxillo-facial department to benefit from silver wedding anniversary

Paul Turner from Hartley has donated two valuable books to Derriford Hospital today to say ‘thank you’ to the staff that helped him through a difficult time.

Mr Turner said: “On returning from a family holiday, I noticed a small lump in my neck. I visited my local GP and was referred to Derriford Hospital for tests where I was then diagnosed with cancer.

“After surgery I faced...

Urban Architecture - The Fast Pace of City Life

Following the successful Timmy Mallett exhibition, Art Source UK is excited to announce their next major event that will showcase the work of the fastest rising star in the contemporary art market - Edward Waite.

The show, titled 'Urban Architecture' - The Fast Pace of City Life, depicts iconic buildings from around the world including our very own city of Plymouth.

For the first time ever Art Source UK will be creating a 'live studio' where visitors have the opportunity to meet Edward and talk to him whilst he paints in his fast and fluid style.

"Without doubt the...

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