Over a hundred early years settings, including nurseries and pre-schools are set to join the highly successful ‘Encompass’ scheme launched in Plymouth to support children experiencing domestic abuse in their homes.
The work is led by a partnership between the police, involving schools and Plymouth City Council, to ensure that teachers are informed of any reported domestic abuse...
A new online map showing details of current and planned highways works across Plymouth is now live on the City Council's roads web pages.
The interactive map shows details of work being carried out by Amey, Plymouth City Council’s highways contractor, as well as utility companies and other agencies.
Residents and businesses can use the map to search for details of works by...
But Plymouth passengers rank as the most compassionate carriage-mates
New research from a leading train company has found that mobile phones are the number one source of rail rage, but passengers in Plymouth would need to be overwhelmed by passengers’ smelly odours before acting on their annoyance.
The survey, conducted by train company CrossCountry, found that more than half...
Charlotte Keene was today presented with a Community Games commemorative jersey for her role as a ‘Shining Light’ in creating a ‘legacy’ within her community by hosting a Community Games.
Charlotte, from Plymouth, has also been invited to a special VIP day in London to take part in the official opening of Olympic venue, The Copper Box (which played host to handball during the Games),...
The BBC has revealed that the government will provide a £32m grant for the building of Sherford new town near Plymouth.
The project which was initiated 15 years ago and granted planning permission by South Hams District Council in 2011 and is backed by Plymouth City Council, had stalled pending a decision about its viability in the current economic climate. The government's grant...
New research* has revealed that nearly two-thirds of female motorists (64%) don’t feel comfortable about visiting a garage for repairs, servicing or car-checks – with a quarter (24%) saying that they avoid going to a garage on their own.
The research was carried out for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest tyre and car repair company, and also revealed that a third (33%) of women drivers would like the knowledge to be able to deal with a motoring emergency, and the same proportion (32%) would like to be able to carry out basic car maintenance checks themselves.
New research* has revealed that nearly two-thirds of female motorists (64%) don’t feel comfortable about visiting a garage for repairs, servicing or car-checks – with a quarter (24%) saying that they avoid going to a garage on their own.
The research was carried out for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest tyre and car repair company, and also revealed that a third (33%) of women drivers would like the knowledge to be able to deal with a motoring emergency, and the same proportion (32%) would like to be able to carry out basic car maintenance checks themselves.
West Park Library is teaming up with local health and social care agencies to host a special wellbeing event on Friday 31 May.
‘Healthy and Happy Lives’ will run from 2pm to 4pm and will provide a wide range of information and advice on keeping fit and well.
Plymouth Community Healthcare will be offering advice on cancer awareness and risk reduction and weight management, as well as health checks and screening.
The WRVS will be promoting its Plymouth Good Neighbours Scheme and a range of opportunities to volunteer in the community and Plymouth Carers Forum will be...
