Whitleigh

Whitleigh residents urged to report anti-social behaviour

Neighbourhood policing teams are urging residents and businesses in the Whitleigh area of north Plymouth to contact them about local anti-social behaviour and drug and theft crimes after the recent arrest of five people.

After an increase in reports of anti social behaviour and acquisitive crimes in the area, officers including local Neighbourhood teams, drug dogs, detectives and...

Appeal after man injured in Plymouth assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault outside a property in Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth on Saturday 25th June between 1.15am and 1.30am.

A 44 year old man from Plymouth received serious facial injuries including a suspected fractured eye socket, and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Two men were arrested at the scene, one on suspicion of causing grievous...

New Whitleigh play area opens to young explorers

A brand new natural play area that was designed and named by local children and residents is to be officially opened on Saturday 27 July.

The 'Explorers Park' in Whitleigh includes a tree deck, a climbing feature, a basket swing, story telling area and accessible path. Its unveiling marks the completion of work by Plymouth City Council's Neighbourhood Management and Street Scene...

Plans for economic development of Plymouth's northern parts gather pace

More jobs, training, meeting places, community enterprises and services could be coming to the north of Plymouth as plans for a community economic development trust (CEDT) gather pace.

Residents in Ernesettle, Honicknowle, West Park, Manadon and Whitleigh are being invited to a series of events to get a feel for what difference an economic development trust could make to their lives...

Work club help for Whitleigh job hunters

Whitleigh residents looking for work are being offered a helping hand at a special event next week.

Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Community Homes will be on Whitleigh Green on Monday 3 June from 11am until 5pm talking to people about the work club and the opportunities it offers.

The work club runs every Tuesday morning at the Salvation Hall in Lancaster Gardens. Drop in...

Fire service report 'deliberate' fire in community centre

A fire at the Whitleigh Community Centre in Plymouth has been described as 'deliberate' by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.

Two fire crews - one appliance from Camels Head and one from Crownhill - attended to the small fire within the community centre in Whitleigh Green.

The fire was discovered by the entrance door and lobby area of the building. Two sets of breathing...

Whitleigh residents spring into action

Whitleigh residents are being invited to get involved in activities to spruce up their neighbourhood.

On Monday 22 April Whitleigh is going green! Residents are invited to join Plymouth City Council's neighbourhood teams and Timebank members in a seed planting session. Representatives from the Eden Project and the Council will be giving advice on 'growing your own' and general...

Plymouth hunt couple who stole a dog and television

Plymouth police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man and a woman carrying a large flat screen television and accompanied by a dog sometime between the 9th and 15th of April 2013.

The television and dog are thought to have been stolen from the Whitleigh and Whin Bank Road area of the city. Police say it is possible they were stolen from two different locations.

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Stepping Stones to explore this Easter holiday

Plymouth City Council are inviting families to become mini-explorers this Easter with a series of free and exciting nature activities that have nothing to do with eggs!

Budding young explorers can enjoy woodland walks and seashore safaris with their parents or carers on lots of dates and various locations across Plymouth courtesy of Stepping Stones to Nature.

Learn to spot and...