Plymouth tenants won't be affected after Devon property services company goes into administration 2010-09-08 07:14:51
Plymouth tenants are being reassured that work to renovate their kitchens and bathrooms will be completed even though a Devon firm has gone into admin...   [more...]

City Council attempt to put an end to parking chaos 2010-09-08 05:26:19
Plymouth motorists are being urged to have their say this month on the city council's management of 'on street' parking. The local authority is writi...   [more...]

Successful first day for one of Plymouth's new Academy schools 2010-09-07 06:41:07
All Saints Academy Plymouth has had more calls from prospective parents on their first day back than ever before. It was one of two new academies to ...   [more...]

The South West is bucking the national trend when it comes to employment 2010-09-07 06:37:48
The number of job vacancies in the South West is higher than any other area of the country. It's up fifteen percent from where employer demand was th...   [more...]

Drunken attackers spared jail to repay their victim 2010-09-06 05:56:16
Two city attackers have escaped a term in prison so that they can compensate their victim. 28 year old Michael Eveleigh and 26 year old Daniel P...   [more...]

Residents fear new building replacing former Naafi will reduce the value of their homes 2010-09-06 05:18:08
Residents close to the former Naafi on Notte street are still campaigning to reduce the size of the planned accommodation block on the site. Resident...   [more...]

Wet summer boosts business for Pavilions 2010-09-05 08:45:41
August may have been one of the wettest on record, but buisness is booming at Plymouth Pavilions' Fun Pool. Over 6,500 more customers took advan...   [more...]

Astor newspaper cuttings digitalised 2010-09-05 08:42:31
Fifteen scrapbooks of original newspaper cuttings relating to the Astor family have been digitalised by Plymouth City Council's record office. The bo...   [more...]

Devonport regeneration on track 2010-09-05 08:39:23
Devonport's regeneration is on track, according to a local community group. In recent months the Devonport Guildhall has been refurbished and reopene...   [more...]

Residents to have their say on North Prospects Redevelopment 2010-09-04 06:26:58
Today is the last chance for many North Prospect residents to have their say about the first phase of the area's redevelopment. The demolition of 150...   [more...]

Official launch for Marine Academy Plymouth 2010-09-04 06:26:10
The launch of the new Marine Academy Plymouth takes place today with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston marking the occasion. The Academy formalling known as T...   [more...]

Plans to find permanent traveller site underway 2010-09-03 05:13:14
A number of plots of land in Plympton St Mary and Colebrook are being looked at as possible sites for a Plymouth travelling family to settle on perman...   [more...]

Job losses on the cards for Plymouth RBS branch 2010-09-03 05:12:09
Union bosses say they will be working with the 200 RBS staff in Plymouth to try and ease their concerns after yesterday's announcements about redundan...   [more...]

New nursery opens in Laira in wake of Vanessa George case 2010-09-02 11:10:51
A Plymouth councillor is insisting that a new nursery based in Laira will provide a fresh start for parents following the Vanessa George case. Green...   [more...]

Plymouth teenager hanged herself accidentally after experiement goes wrong 2010-09-02 11:05:14
An inquest has recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of a Plymouth teenager who hanged herself. The death of 13 year old Sian Jones in j...   [more...]

Woman dies at Derriford following M5 pile up last week 2010-09-01 07:20:52
A woman has died in hospital following a multiple pile up on the M5 last week. The 21 year old Russian national was one of those hurt when seven cars...   [more...]

Plymouth MP argues sharing aircraft carriers could lead to European army 2010-09-01 07:18:34
A Plymouth MP says he doesn't believe sharing aircraft carriers with the French would be the right way froward.  Yesterday an article in the Tim...   [more...]

Man hit by train near St Austell 2010-08-31 10:24:55
Investigations are ongoing to identify a man who was hit by a train near St Austell this morning. Police were called to the scene at around ten past ...   [more...]

Lessons must be learnt from Plymouth sewage leak 2010-08-31 10:20:02
Bosses at South west water have admitted something needs to be done to ensure Plymouth's water treatment works are better able to cope with heavy rain...   [more...]

Escape 2010-08-30 07:10:08
  A Plymouth medical assistant who was awarded the military cross for bravery is preparing to re enact one of the greatest escapes of all time. ...   [more...]

Waters 2010-08-30 07:08:54
Swimmers and water users have been given the all clear to go in the sea along the Hoe Foreshore and within the breakwater after water samples were fou...   [more...]

Water 2010-08-29 08:26:46
Swimmers and water users are being reminded not to swim in the sea along the Hoe Foreshore or within the breakwater this weekend. Initial water test ...   [more...]

Paraglider 2010-08-29 08:24:14
A paraglider's died after crashing near cliffs near Plymouth.   An air ambulance was called after someone in a boat spotted the craft fall 150...   [more...]

Swimmers urged to stay out of Plymouth Sound due to pollution 2010-08-27 17:53:00
People are being warned not to swim in the sea along the Hoe Foreshore or breakwater this bank holiday weekend after some sewage was discharged into t...   [more...]

Plymouth driver involved in 8 car pile up 2010-08-27 05:37:29
A Plymouth driver was involved in a 8 car traffic accident near near Exeter last night. Devon and Cornwall police attended the scene just 2 miles sou...   [more...]

End of an era for commercial radio in Plymouth 2010-08-27 05:36:17
Radio Plymouth is now the only city based commercial station broadcasting locally following the departure of Heart Plymouth. The Heart station former...   [more...]

St Judes Lorry Driver in court for death of Plymouth Pensioner 2010-08-26 05:51:27
A man will appear in court today charged with causing the death of a Plymouth pensioner. 88 year old Hazel Edgerton died in February following a road...   [more...]

Vulnerable teenager beaten by group of thugs in the city 2010-08-26 05:18:36
A seventeen year old boy from Plymouth has escaped jail after he was convicted of a vicious attack on a teenager with learning difficulties. Wit...   [more...]

New Waterfront manager welcomed by Plymouth businesses 2010-08-25 05:50:57
A Plymouth businessman has high hopes for the city's new Barbican and Waterfront manager. Sarah O'Leary was announced as the new manager yesterday an...   [more...]

Plymouth Uni puts a greater focus on the practical side of working life... 2010-08-25 05:24:16
A greater emphasis is to be placed on work experience on some University of Plymouth courses from September. The business school is revamping its pro...   [more...]

Record number of students call Plymouth University after getting A level results 2010-08-24 05:40:19
  Pupils in Plymouth pick up their GCSE results today... It was the turn of A level students last week and since then Plymouth University ...   [more...]

Plymouth builder fights police for 53K 'life savings' 2010-08-24 05:18:15
A Plymouth builder has launched a civil case against police who seized more than fifty thousand pounds of his money during a drugs raid. Michael Hyde...   [more...]

Local Businessman blames city roadworks for his shops closure 2010-08-23 05:22:14
A Plymouth businessman has questioned whether work on Gdynia Way and Embankment road is necessary after his firm shut down. Work to rebuild the centr...   [more...]

Plymouth's new Waterfront manager announced 2010-08-23 05:07:49
Plymouth's new Barbican and Waterfront manager has been appointed. Sarah O'Leary currently works at the University of Plymouth and will take up her n...   [more...]

Campaigners express concern over speculation that the age pensioners are entitled to a fuel payout is to rise 2010-08-22 10:11:24
Campaigners in Plymouth say they're deeply concerned at the suggestion that the age of entitlement to winter fuel payouts could rise. It's argued tha...   [more...]

Other options are available if you don't get into University according to local careers services 2010-08-22 09:56:54
Local careers services are encouraging would-be students not to panic as thousands compete for the few remaining places on university courses. Advis...   [more...]

Local charity Shelterbox opens its doors to the public to thank them for support 2010-08-21 07:33:09
A Cornish charity providing help to the people of flood hit Pakistan is holding an open day today. Shelterbox has alredy sent more than six thousand ...   [more...]

Events taking place today at Smeaton's Tower to mark International Lighthouse Day 2010-08-21 07:26:15
People in Plymouth are being invited to celebrate the history of Smeaton's Tower today, as part of International Lighthouse Day. A series of actviti...   [more...]

Animal welfare campaigners call for dog licences to be reintroduced after two attacks in Plymouth 2010-08-20 12:53:16
Animal welfare campaigners in Devon are calling for dog licenses to be reintroduced in light of two attacks in Plymouth this week. A policewoman was ...   [more...]

Plymouth A level students get record results 2010-08-19 09:33:19
It's been a record year for A-Level results at one of Plymouth's colleges Students at city college Plymouth achieved a 97 point 5 per cent pass ...   [more...]