An achingly cold, grey day in February may not seem the optimum time to appreciate Plymouth's old town coastal treasures but sometimes a lonely out of season weekday wander can prove rather inspiring.
Once through the sprawl of Plymouth's ever-buzzing city centre shopping district, the cultural hub and historic quarter is but a pedestrian crossing away. On this working Monday, it...
A new figurehead to represent Plymouth’s growing visitor economy on a national and international stage has been appointed.
Amanda Lumley will take up the role as Chief Executive of Destination Plymouth, the body which oversees the city’s visitor economy sector worth £252 million per annum.
Amanda brings a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector from...
Police are appealing for information after a woman was spat on in a Plymouth street.
The Plymouth woman, in her 30s, was walking her dog on 16 February when the assault happened. She had just left Durnford Park in Stonehouse when she was approached by a man who spat in her face. Police are investigating the offence and are seeking a white man in his early 40s, around 5ft 10in tall and of...
Plymouth Argyle were in need of something from their away fixture at AFC Wimbledon, a team just 3 points ahead of them in the League 2 relegation zone. A battling performance provided a well-deserved 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. The Pilgrims briefly led through a 26 minute goal from midfielder Jason Banton but a...
Shadow Housing Minsiter Jack Dromey MP is visiting Plymouth today (Thursday 28 February) to see how the Council and housing organisations are tackling the housing crisis.
During his visit Mr Dromey will be taken on a tour of housing redevelopments in Millbay, Devonport and also the biggest in the south west, North Prospect, where he will also meet some of the residents who are...
Last year Freya Barlow, a student at the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth was diagnosed with leukaemia at just 20 years old. Her strength, determination and the support of her friends and family helped her during the six months in isolation at Derriford Hospital and through aggressive chemotherapy.
Despite the initial success of the treatment, Freya relapsed in October last year...
Devon & Cornwall Police have located and released an image of a missing woman who vanished more than three decades ago.
On December 28 1979 June Ellena Brockway, then aged 43, discharged herself from hospital. Now, 33 years later, the case represents the city's longest standing missing person enquiry.
The investigating officer has received calls and information from the...
An organisation funded by all 14 Primary Care Trusts in the South West to reduce smoking rates in the region has revealed that 1 in 20 (5.2%) of smokers in Devon now smoke illegal tobacco, a trade with a retail value equivalent of £211m in the South West alone.
Smokefree South West has launched a multi-partnership initiative alongside HMRC, Trading Standards, the Police, Crimestoppers...
To help patients stay connected with life outside, Derriford Hospital is now offering free wireless internet services for patients, visitors and guests.
Wireless internet access ('Wi-Fi') has previously been available from WiFi SPARK at a cost for patients, visitors and staff but this is now free to anyone with a compatible mobile device. The wireless...
