Plymouth

Holiday activities with the Whiz Kidz this summer

From crafts to cooking, from surfing to photography there are lots of fun things to do with the Whiz Kidz this summer.

Anyone aged 11 to 19 can register for a number of workshops and have fun whilst learning new skills.

The summer programme is run by Whiz Kidz, a non-profit making organisation set up to improve the employability skills of young people, and has been set up with...

Enter this summer’s creepy reading challenge...if you dare!

There’s a spine tingling adventure waiting for brave Plymouth youngsters who take on this year’s summer reading challenge.

The Council is inviting children aged four to 12 to join its gang of intrepid explorers as they discover the secrets of its ‘Creepy House’ by reading lots of library books. Along the way they will collect stickers (some are stinky) to complete a special Creepy...

Police still hunting Tommy Small for breach of prison release licence

Police in Plymouth are still seeking a 22-year-old man who is wanted for a recall to prison.

Tommy Small from Plymouth is currently sought by police for breaching the conditions of his licence following his release from prison for a conviction for GBH in 2011.

Police have repeated their appeal to anyone who has seen Small or has had recent contact with him to telephone 101...

Chaddlewood Primary School pupil Sophie wins road safety art competition

Sophie Hawke, from Chaddlewood Primary School, has won a school art competition with the theme of road safety.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service organised the competition for schools in the Plymouth and West Devon area to promote messages such as driver distractions and crossing the road safely.

The project followed a spike in the number of children killed or seriously...

Major campaign to inspire children through outdoor learning

Children will be going outside to learn as part of a major campaign to get them more in touch with the environment.

Desks and chairs will make way for grass, ponds and games outside during Empty Classroom Day, which also heralds the launch of the new Natural Connections programme.

Eight city schools have so far signed up to the three-year project, which is led by a partnership...

Four schools, one campus - Tor Bridge Partnership launches

A host of national and international sporting stars will headline a week-long celebration to mark the first academic year together for one of Plymouth’s largest and most impressive school campuses, which combines four schools on one site.

The official opening ceremony for the Tor Bridge Partnership in Estover will take place on Thursday 11 July, when the Deputy Lord Mayor will be...

Bus lane enforcement camera to move to more problematic spot

The bus lane enforcement camera on the inbound side of Embankment Road is to move to the outbound side of Exeter Street.

The camera was installed to help monitor and enforce one of the new bus lanes created as part of the East End transport improvement scheme. However, there has been very little abuse of this bus lane so the camera is being moved to a location where local bus companies...

Charity Golf Day raises money for war veterans

Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day held at Boringdon Park Golf Club was a resounding success.

Attracting over 60 golfers, the event in aid of British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA) was won by Kitsons Solicitors and raised over £1,300 for this worthy cause.

BLESMA...

Taking steps to help support Burrator Stroke Unit

Raising money to support the acute stroke unit on Burrator Ward at Derriford hospital, Sarah Bradbury took on the challenge of this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon.

After her husband Steve suffered a stroke last November, she was inspired to take part and raise money to thank the staff on Burrator Ward who supported him through several weeks of recovery.

Sarah said: “Steve has...

Young readers celebrate at Bookstart Bear Club party

A party was held at St Budeaux Library on Saturday to celebrate the achievements of little ones who have gained their gold Bookstart Bear Club certificate.

The Bookstart Bear Club encourages under-fives to read and take part in library events with their parents or carers. Plymouth's club is only in its second year but already has around 1,500 members, ranging in age from just a couple...

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