Residents from Plymouth voted the dentist’s chair scarier than flying (35%), heights (33%) and ghosts (22%) according to a new study released today.
Two thirds (66%) of the city’s residents admitted that fear is the main reason they put off visiting the dentist – considerably higher than the 60% average of the UK.
While the potential prospect of pain, needles and having already...
Labour has today announced that the south west will get new trains on the Great Western line between Penzance and London Paddington if Labour wins the General Election.
On a visit to Plymouth Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Michael Dugher, said he would take a decision on new trains on day one of Labour being in power.
After nearly seven months, Derriford Hospital is close to finishing the new helipad, which will be in operation by June, allowing a wider range of aircraft to land on site and being accessible 24 hours a day.
Currently the hospital does not have a recognised helipad and instead has a small grassed-over area adjacent to the Emergency Department, which has been used as a set-down area...
Recorded crime across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has reduced in the last year according to figures announced today.
Overall reported crime between April 2014 and March 2015 reduced by 5.2% - 4,417 fewer crimes.
During the same period victim based reported crimes reduced 5.9%. The Force has seen a number of reductions in areas including burglary (down 9.7%), vehicle...
Local architect and charity fundraiser, Dave Vickerstaff is making his final preparations for this Sunday as he will be lining up with the likes of Mo Farrah and Paula Radcliffe in the Virgin Money London Marathon.
“This is a special year as it will be Paula Radcliffe’s last ever marathon” said Dave. Whilst he isn’t competing with the world famous athletes, Dave is hoping to beat his...
Multi-platinum selling Caro Emerald returns to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 10th December, tickets will be on sale from 10am on Friday 24th December, and available from www.plymouthpavilions.com , or over the phone on 0845 146 1460.
Since the release of her 2010 multi-platinum debut album ‘Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor’ Caro Emerald has fashioned her own niche. Gorgeous...
Plymouth Adoption Agencies which include Plymouth City Council, Families for Children and is pleased to announce that it will be part of the unique partnership of adoption agencies based in Devon, Adopt South West.
Michelin-starred celebrity chef, Michael Caines, MBE, announced the launch of Adopt South West yesterday, which includes the adoption agencies of Plymouth City Council,...
New research shows that plastic litter can smother marine life, dramatically reducing the numbers of organisms – and compromising the ecosystem services they provide – in coastal marshes.
That is the key message to emerge from a collaborative study led by Dr Dannielle Green, an IRC-funded Research Fellow in the Biogeochemistry Research Group at Trinity College Dublin. Dr Green is the...
Royal Marines Unit Physical Trainer Instructor (UPTI) Sergeant Robert Garthland, from the 30 Commando IX Group in Plymouth, will be running the London Marathon on April 26th to raise funds for The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).
Robert, originally from Glasgow, has been in the Royal Marines for almost 14 years and will be running with Royal Navy Leading Physical Trainer (...
Plymouth's ‘Hello Summer’ Cider Festival promises to ‘squeeze’ a little something in for everyone!
Following the roaring success of the ‘Summer’s End’ Cider Festival last year, another family friendly Cider Festival kicks off summer this Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May at Plymouth Pavilions!
There will be a huge selection of Ciders and Perries on offer for the connoisseurs from...
