Eggbuckland

Local employers prepare students for life after education

Sphere Solutions and other local employers have been helping Eggbuckland Community College Year 11 and 13 students prepare for the world of work and higher education by giving them ‘real life’ interviews, along with CV and presentation advice.

“Our aim is to help the students gain more than just educational qualifications,” said Assistant Principal, Mrs Towers. “Competition for degree...

Youth service team support fun day

It’s the fifth year in a row that a popular summer fair will be held in Frogmore field in Eggbuckland.

The day’s been organised by Eggbuckland Youth Action with support from local organisations, including: the Youth Service, local councillors and Plymfed, they have been able to organise events for the residents of Eggbuckland to help bridge the generation gap and to be able to show the...

Appeal for witnesses after disturbance outside Eggbuckland pub

Police investigating a disturbance at the Bluebird Public House on Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Two men were reported to be fighting outside the pub on Friday 6 December 2013 between 9.20pm and 9.35pm, but left before police arrived.

One of the men is described as bald, large build and was wearing a t-shirt and jeans.

Anyone...

Missing Eggbuckland woman found safe and well

A woman who went missing from the Eggbuckland area of Plymouth has been found safe and well in London.

Jeanette Wood, 52, was reported missing by police at the weekend; her family had not seen her for about ten days and were concerned because she had not made any contact with them, which was considered to be out of character.

Police reported her found on Thursday 24 October....

Tony Hogg backs 'Dreamscheme' project for young people

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg is backing the 'Dreamscheme' project which encourages youngsters to play a major part in transforming their local community.

One of the most successful examples is in the Eggbuckland area of Plymouth which had experienced significant problems with anti-social behaviour leading to the imposition of a dispersal order....

Police appeal for information on missing woman

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 42-year-old female, missing from her home in Plymouth.

Katherine Powell was reported missing from her Eggbuckland home on the evening of Tuesday 7th May 2013.

Police are conducting searches for Ms Powell and are appealing to anyone who may have seen her to contact them.

Katherine is described as 5ft 09ins tall, of medium...