Approximately 160 officers, including mounted officers from Avon and Somerset and South Wales Police, were deployed in a police operation aimed at ensuring Saturday lunchtime's 'Devon Derby' football match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City passed off with the minimum of trouble.
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police report that the fixture "passed largely without incident...
A finely struck goal on the cusp of half time further enhanced Jason Banton's heroic reputation this season and delivered three vital points for Plymouth as they beat Exeter City 1-0.
The Home Park crowd roared their delight at the final whistle, after enduring some pressure from Exeter in the final...
The head teacher of St Boniface's Catholic College in Plymouth has been suspended pending an external, independent investigation into a written complaint concerning his private life.
In a letter to parents and pupils which has also been posted on the school's Facebook page, the Chair of Governors, Mr Stephen Hole confirmed the decision to suspend Head, Mr Peter Eccles and appoint...
A new 'work club' offering support and advice for jobseekers is being launched at Crownhill Library next week. The Crownhill Work Club will give people in the area a chance to meet others looking for work, share job hunting experiences and get advice on interview techniques, CVs and volunteering opportunities.
Chris Hunnings from Plymouth City Council’s library service said: “Research...
On 1 April 2013 the way public health in Plymouth is delivered and organised will officially change.
Responsibility for the health of Plymouth’s communities will formally transfer from the NHS to Plymouth City Council as a result of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The council will have overall responsibility for services including;
Shoppers will be able to rest their weary feet and share their views on Plymouth’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2017 at a pop up shop in Drake Circus mall. The bid is hijacking the Plymouth Plan sofa which is currently on tour as part of a consultation on the future of the city.
The sofa will take pride of place in the City of Culture 2017 bid pop up shop on Thursday 4 April....
The Leader of Plymouth City Council is writing to the Prime Minister to call for the support of world leaders for an international event to celebrate Mayflower 2020.
Councillor Tudor Evans is calling on David Cameron to acknowledge Mayflower 2020 in Plymouth as the official UK festival and to lend his support for a plan to invite the US President and Prime Minister to come to the city...
Air, sea and land displays will once again wow crowds on Plymouth Hoe as plans are unveiled for Armed Forces Day 2013.
The city is honouring its military connections and will build on the hugely successful Armed Forces Day national event last year that attracted tens of thousands of visitors.
The event on Saturday 29 June will be a wonderful opportunity to see the armed forces...
A select handful of academics and course representatives have been recognised for making an exceptional difference to students at Plymouth University.
The third annual UPSU Student and Staff, Teaching and Representation (SSTAR) awards presentation took place on Thursday 21st March at the Student Union, organised by students with the support of the SU.
Former Royal Marine and double amputee Ben McBean unveiled the new ‘Portrait Bench’ in Plymouth’s North Cross today.
The bench, which has been installed as part of a makeover of the walking and cycling facilities in the area, features three life-size figures chosen by the local community to celebrate Plymouth’s history and culture – including Ben McBean himself.
