Derriford & North News

Budshead and Honicknowle councillors share latest updates in community column

Councillors representing communities across Budshead & Honicknowle have shared the latest updates from their wards, including news that a local councillor will soon become...

Campaigner pays own money to prove council must fix dangerous Whitleigh paving

A community campaigner helped secure repairs to dangerous paving in Whitleigh after paying his own money to prove the land was the responsibility of...

Moor View, Eggbuckland & Southway Councillors Share Community Updates and Local Projects

This month, Moor View Ward Councillors Lindsay Gilmour and William Noble, Eggbuckland Ward Councillor Tess Blight, and Southway Ward...

Whitleigh comes together to grow greener streets

Dozens of new street trees have been planted in Whitleigh as Plymouth City Council continues its winter planting programme...

Father Christmas brings festive magic to children at Derriford Hospital

The star of Theatre Royal Plymouth’s hit festive show made a special visit to Derriford Hospital’s Children’s Ward, delivering...

Plymouth Firm Partners with Jaguar Land Rover on EV Battery Recycling

The Plymouth clean technology company Altilium is helping to shape the future of electric vehicles after teaming up with...

Janner Men’s Shed Celebrate Defibrillator From Local Anonymous Donor

Janner Men's Shed recently organised an open day at Leigham Community Hall and unveiled the new defibrillator for the...

EDF forced to wipe £76,000 bill after Plymouth MP steps in to save community centre

The team at Kings Tamerton Community Centre are celebrating, after local MP Fred Thomas successfully intervened in a dispute...

MP blasts housebuilder and management company for ‘no show’ at residents meeting

Plymouth Moor View MP Fred Thomas has expressed his anger after an estate management company and housebuilder failed to...
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Over 400 Patients Treated: The Impact of This Plymouth Urology Service

A year after opening, the Chestnut Unit at Derriford Hospital has significantly improved patient access to specialist care by...
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Derriford Explains Closure of PoTS Clinic After MP’s PMQs Spotlight

Derriford Hospital has issued a statement explaining why it was not able to continue with a specialist clinic after...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting visits Derriford Hospital after plea from local MP Fred Thomas

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, has visited Derriford Hospital speaking to both staff and patients at the Emergency Department and...
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PureGym opens 400th Gym in Derriford Plymouth

PureGym marks its 15th anniversary with a significant milestone: the opening of its 400th gym in the UK, located...

News Roundup: Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper December Derriford & North

The December Derriford & North edition of the Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper is out for delivery TODAY! Do you want...

How a Plymouth School’s Gladiator Challenge Raised £3,000 for Children in Need

Staff and children at Ernesettle Community School came together to support BBC Children in Need, with a Gladiator TV...

Plymouth Science Park welcomes accomplished innovation leader as interim CEO

Plymouth Science Park has announced the appointment of Dave Hockton as its new Interim CEO. Dave joins the Plymouth Science...

Official opening of new Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite at Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital has formally opened the new Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite. The new Bigbury Orthopaedic Surgical Suite is now...

Opening date revealed for brand new M&S food in Plymouth

M&S has revealed the opening date for its brand-new M&S Food on Bravo Way in Derriford, twice the size...

Whats On, Plymouth Events: Dynamic lineup of events at Marjon’s Quad Theatre

Barbican Theatre Plymouth has announced a dynamic new line-up of events at the Quad Theatre, launching the start of...

Plymouth Moor View MP Fred Thomas underlines the urgent need for works at Derriford

Plymouth Moor View’ s recently elected MP Fred Thomas has met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to underline the...
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Updates from UHP NHS Clinical Leads about new Urgent Treatment Centre

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are making progress on the construction of the Dartmoor Building which will be the...

South Western Ambulance Service is looking for new volunteers in Plymouth

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is looking for new volunteers in Plymouth to support their teams...