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New police app launches in Devon & Cornwall

Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.

The Police.UK app also gives crime prevention advice, information on local police contacts and an...

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Two hurt in Turnchapel collision

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Plymouth that left two people in hospital.

Police were called at around 8.40pm on Thursday 24th March following reports of a two vehicle road traffic collision had occurred on Hooe Road, Turnchapel, Plymouth.

The two vehicles involved were a black Jeep Cherokee and a blue Renault Clio; extensive damage was sustained to...

Agents appointed to market Oceansgate

Property agents have now been signed up to sell South Yard as a major global player in the marine sector.

Jones Lang Lasalle has been appointed to market the site at Devonport which has already attracted over 100 expressions of interest from marine businesses wanting to relocate there.

He said: “I like it. It covers everything we want to get across in one image and one line....

Crowd pleasing year for Crowdfunding in Plymouth

Because of the success of Crowdfund Plymouth during its pilot year, the Council has announced a further £170,000 match funding will be made available from April.

Drop-in centres for those with hearing difficulties, fabulous film nights in great settings and a project designed to make fishing more sustainable, these are some of projects who have benefitted from Plymouth’s pioneering...

Plymouth roads to get new lease of life

Twenty more Plymouth roads will get a new lease of life over the next four months as the Council’s resurfacing programme for 2016 gets under way.

The works, which begin on Sunday 3 April, will take place on main routes where the overall road surface is nearing the end of its life or where multiple potholes have developed.

They are being carried out by the Council’s highways...

Dental students give Salvation Army residents passport to health

A group of dental hygiene and therapy students from Plymouth University has worked with the Salvation Army and its service users at Devonport Lifehouse homeless centre in Plymouth, to create a passport to health that can be used by residents to access services and help maintain control over their health.

It is often difficult for people in this situation to make and keep health care...

Agility dog training day for young dog lovers

Young dog owners in Devon are invited to boost their canine training skills and try out agility activities by attending a fun training day organised by the Young Kennel Club (YKC) in Okehampton.

The Young Kennel Club Dog Agility Training Day will take place at Devon Dog’s fantastic training grounds on Sunday 17th April 2016. The day is open to all YKC members aged 6-24 years, whether...

National prize for university catering team

Plymouth University’s catering team has been named the best in the business at a national event recognising delicious sustainable food.

Plymouth scooped University of the Year at the Food Made Good Awards, which are run by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and recognise caterers that go the extra mile for sustainable, fresh, local and tasty food.

Run by University...

Council helps Plymouth's homeless

A number of new homes are to be used in Plymouth to provide move on housing for people who are currently homeless or vulnerably housed.

Plymouth City Council is working with BCHA to acquire up to ten properties in the city to be used for temporary accommodation.

They have already invested £30,000 on two properties and there are plans to invest a further £200,000 at other sites...

Popular Plymouth beauty spot looking spit spot

One of Plymouth’s best loved beauty spots has been given a spruce up as part of Plymouth’s Community Payback scheme.

As part of the scheme a group of offenders have been restoring the buildings at Devil’s point.

The team have renovated the two shelters which included all the ceiling and outer wall repairs to prevent water damage. They have also painted the benches and rails to...

New Government strategy launched to encourage travelling by bike or on foot

A blueprint to encourage more walking and cycling was launched by the Government on Sunday 27 March.

The new strategy has a clear ambition that by 2040 getting around by bike or on foot will be the natural choice for shorter journeys, or as part of a longer journey.

It includes ambitions to double cycling, reverse the decline in walking, reduce the rate of cyclists killed or...

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