Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper Derriford & North Edition Roundup

The front cover of the August North edition of the Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper

The August Derriford & North edition of the Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper is hitting the presses TODAY! Do you want to know what’s going on in your community?

Our top stories this week from the Derriford & North edition of the Plymouth Chronicle are listed below. You can always keep up with our digital editions on our LATEST EDITION page for Plymouth News. We source our news stories from the local community, do you have a news story that you think our readers will like? Head over to our contact page.

Beavering away at Poole Farm!

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Poole Farm’s pair of Eurasian beavers have certainly been busy. Not only have they successfully reduced the risk of flooding around their home, they have also had a baby.

Cann Bridge School celebrations

A Plymouth school Cann Bridge has celebrated 60 years of supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

New MP pushes for ‘cast iron’ commitment on Derriford ED

Fred Thomas, the newly-elected MP for Plymouth Moor View has written to the Health Secretary to secure a ‘cast iron commitment’ that the new government will complete the construction of a new emergency centre at Derriford.

Controversial Crownhill development will be decided by planning committee after residents’ campaign

Residents in the Ruskin Crescent area of
Crownhill are angry at plans to build houses
on land adjacent to Wilmot Gardens as it will
mean the loss of vital green space for them

Protests over plans to build houses on valuable green space in Crownhill have led to the planning application being referred to Plymouth City Council’s planning committee.

Plymouth’s new crematorium to open in August

New Crematorium in Haye Road, Plymouth.
Pix by Wayne Perry – 07801289134
23/7/24

The Park, Plymouth’s brand new crematorium, will open in August.With all building work now complete, construction partner Kier have officially handed over the keys to Plymouth City Council.

Matrix Standard success for city’s provider of adult learning

On Course South West, Plymouth City Council’s adult learning provider, has achieved accreditation to the matrix Standard, the international quality framework for organisations delivering information, advice, and guidance (IAG) services.