“Having the eyes and ears of the public on the streets is a really effective way for us to tackle drug crime in our community and behind closed doors,” says Police Inspector Dom Nicholls.
Police officers in Plymouth are appealing to local people to help identify possible victims of cuckooing, so they can put safeguarding measures in place for victims and put offenders behind bars....
Bob Beggs, a 64-year-old, professional sailor from Plymouth, UK, has led his team to victory in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race; a first in the event’s 28 year history. With over 40,000 nautical miles (46,000 miles) of racing, six ocean crossings, fourteen races and eleven months away on the ocean race track, Bob and his Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team was crowned Clipper 2023-24 Race...
A MOTHER-of-two who was homeless has praised Plymouth opticians for coming to her aid when she was worried about her sight.
With one in three people who are experiencing homelessness needing glasses, staff at the Specsavers Plymouth store are keen to improve access to eyecare for those without a place to sleep or a fixed address.
In response to listening to communities’ concerns, Devon & Cornwall Police in Plymouth South and Central sectors have successfully secured 63 charges against individuals for shoplifting, drug dealing, and criminal damage, in a bid to improve safety in the city.
As a result of proactive activity across May and June, police secured 42 charges against a number of individuals for...
A two-year partnership between Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) and Wales & West Utilities aims to provide help to more than 20,000 people across the city through a range of bespoke energy support measures.
Charity and social enterprise, PEC, has received nearly £1m of funding to tackle the rising issue of fuel poverty experienced by individuals and households across the city and...
A successful Plympton based women-led crafting business has turned 2. To celebrate this milestone EM-MAgination held a party at the Rees Centre in Plympton on Sunday 30th June 2024. The celebrations began with a family crafting session where party hats, party bags and badges were made to celebrate. After this those supporters of EM-MAgination including other local small businesses came...
An Aldi colleague in Plymouth is celebrating his work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.
Jon Sheehan, an Assistant Store Manager at the Union Street store, first joined the supermarket in 2004 and has taken on roles at various stores in the region since.
After previously working as a wine merchant, Jon joined Aldi as a Store Manager 20 years...
Tor Bridge High in Plymouth has officially joined the Ted Wragg Trust (TWT) family of schools this week (1st July.)
The Estover school has been working with the Devon based trust for some time and their governing body voted unanimously to become part of the Ted Wragg Trust.
The governors and school leadership team at Tor Bridge High believe that joining the Trust will bring...
Drake Circus has confirmed UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse, has opened its doors to shoppers.
The 11,750 sq ft store will be the retailer’s largest in the South West. Located on the Upper Mall between Fatface and River Island, the store will feature everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, helping to keep the whole family warm, dry and active no matter the weather....
