Jack Barnett, 19, dives into his apprenticeship after discovering his passion to do a trade.
As an alternative route to gain qualifications and kick start his career, Jack who lives in Plymouth, has found a passion in training to be a gas engineer with LiveWest after wanting to get into trades after leaving school.
Gas apprentice for LiveWest, Jack Barnett, said: “I went to...
Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport “cut the ribbon” (8/2) at the official opening of Stoke Post Office at new premises – Premier, Kwik Shop, 112 Albert Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 1AF.
This has restored Post Office services to the community.
In March last year Maadura Ravinthiran took on the convenience store. A big refurbishment took place in August and the...
The West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening service has announced the opening date of its new additional site at Merchant House, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AH.
On a direct bus route and easily accessible for all, the new location will be operating from 17 February 2025.
The state-of-the-art modern location will have staff available Monday to Friday to carry out...
Plymouth, Devon – MKM Building Supplies (MKM) , the UK’s proper independent builder’s merchant, will open its 131st branch in Plymouth on Monday 3rd February 2025, creating 18 new jobs. The branch, which represents the first new builders’ merchant in the city for over two decades, its located in a purpose-built facility designed to offer an unparalleled customer experience for both trade...
Trident Gym will be celebrating its opening at The Barcode, Drake Circus this weekend with a launch party giving Plymouth’s fitness fanatics the chance to win prizes.
This Saturday (1st February), the new state-of-the-art gym, health and wellness centre will be giving away free day passes for all visitors, alongside complimentary drinks from Red Bull and taster meals from Nutritional...
With a rich maritime history, a thriving cultural scene, and stunning waterfront views, Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is gearing up to make 2025 its best yet, with an exciting programme of events kicking off in May.
Home to the UK’s first (and only) National Marine Park in Plymouth Sound and recently rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth...
During 2024, police teams in Plymouth awarded a total of £21,000 to good causes using money seized from criminals.
The money was given to local charities, groups and projects whose aims include supporting communities, diverting people away from crime and providing wellbeing support to vulnerable people.
Superintendent Phil Williams, who oversees the funding requests said: “...
Burns Night celebrations held for the people who live at Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth have been a real January highlight for resident Ron Urquhart who was a native of Aberdeenshire before he moved to Devon.
Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge, said: “On the big day we had a visit from Dave the Lone Piper, whose amazing bagpipes could be heard everywhere throughout the...
A new display now on show at The Box is exploring Plymouth’s little-known links to the migration of people from the Caribbean throughout the mid-1900s.
Windrush in the Far South West is the outcome of an 18-month research project developed in conjunction with members of Culture Club, a group of six people who've been working with The Box to discover and unpack new narratives in its...
