On the heels of their first Community Landing Site in Plymouth, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) have now opened their second Community Landing Site in Plymouth. The site at Central Park is now operational for their crews to use if required.
The charity’s 204th surveyed landing site will enable their aircraft to land quickly and safely in the densely populated and heavily urbanised city of...
Army veteran Clare Hearl from Plymouth has been awarded the Veteran Ambassador of the Year by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, for her dedication to raising awareness of military-related trauma.
On Thursday 27 February, Clare was presented with the award by Giles Peel, Chairman of Combat Stress, at the charity’s annual awards ceremony in London.
Staff from a local Plymouth hospital celebrated this week after being awarded a coveted ‘Mile Maker’ plaque from the South West Coastal Path Association to thank them for its fundraising drive.
Over the past 12 month, colleagues at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, have walked the length of the 630-mile coastal path and raised a total £1,794 – surpassing its target of £1500....
Plymouth Active has launched a new series of free taster sessions to help local people living with Parkinson’s to get into therapeutic swimming.
Starting this month, the Good Boost programme will be delivered by specially trained swimming instructors and is meant as a fun and inclusive way for people living with Parkinson’s to get active.
Organised by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Primrose Centre Breast Screening Nurse Kayleigh Davenport, Breast Fest 2025 aims to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of regular breast screening, while supporting the vital work of The Primrose Foundation.
Highlights of the festival-themed day include live entertainment with a variety of performances from...
A push to make roads safer in Plymouth has led to multiple arrests, drug seizures and cautions.
An operation on Wednesday 12 February, involved police officers setting up vehicle stop-check points in the Stonehouse area. There were two aims of the operation; to disrupt people linked with organised crime and to target individuals committing driving offences.
Jack Barnett, 19, dives into his apprenticeship after discovering his passion to do a trade.
As an alternative route to gain qualifications and kick start his career, Jack who lives in Plymouth, has found a passion in training to be a gas engineer with LiveWest after wanting to get into trades after leaving school.
Gas apprentice for LiveWest, Jack Barnett, said: “I went to...
Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport “cut the ribbon” (8/2) at the official opening of Stoke Post Office at new premises – Premier, Kwik Shop, 112 Albert Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 1AF.
This has restored Post Office services to the community.
In March last year Maadura Ravinthiran took on the convenience store. A big refurbishment took place in August and the...
The West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening service has announced the opening date of its new additional site at Merchant House, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AH.
On a direct bus route and easily accessible for all, the new location will be operating from 17 February 2025.
The state-of-the-art modern location will have staff available Monday to Friday to carry out...
Plymouth, Devon – MKM Building Supplies (MKM) , the UK’s proper independent builder’s merchant, will open its 131st branch in Plymouth on Monday 3rd February 2025, creating 18 new jobs. The branch, which represents the first new builders’ merchant in the city for over two decades, its located in a purpose-built facility designed to offer an unparalleled customer experience for both trade...
