New figures from the YMCA show that Plymouth spends just £23.10 per young person on youth services. This is a cut of 89% from the funding provided by the last Labour Government in 2010. This leaves Plymouth ranked as number 136 out of 167 local authorities in England and WalesContinue Reading
Small businesses in the UK are leaving themselves open to cyber attacks with little or no protection, according to new research. A study from BT has revealed that thousands of UK businesses may be at risk, even if they think they have security measures in place as many are relyingContinue Reading
Speaking to Conservative MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies, Mr Johnson was probed on plunging Britain into lockdowns during the Covid pandemic. In a GB News Exclusive the PM said the Government had to get the balance right while prioritising public health and saving lives. Despite admitting lockdowns had badlyContinue Reading
This year St Margaret’s Hospice Care is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Weekly Prize Draw and is aiming to welcome at least 25 new players a week to take part to celebrate. The weekly draw, which started in April 1997, has raised millions of pounds to pay for hospiceContinue Reading
EXCL: Some manufacturers have even stopped taking orders, expert reveals BUYERS are being asked to wait for as long as 18 months for the delivery of new cars and some manufacturers have even stopped taking orders due to supply chain problems, an industry expert has warned. James Baggott, editor-in-chief ofContinue Reading
Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, has today called on the owners of disused and neglected buildings in Plymouth to invest in them, or sell to someone who will. He has released a Buildings at Risk List, naming ten iconic buildings that have fallen into disuse, including The Palace Theatre, the Reel Cinema andContinue Reading
One month after Luke Pollard presented “Keyham’s Law” to Parliament, the Government have now confirmed they are making progress on one of the key asks, on linking gun certificates with medical records. In answers to Written Parliamentary Questions from Luke Pollard MP, the Government has confirmed that applications for a licenceContinue Reading
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard said:“The Chancellor hasn’t got a clue. He has left households and businesses in Plymouth to fend for themselves in the middle of a devastating cost of living crisis.“Under the Conservatives, Britain is facing the highest taxes inContinue Reading
New ‘Shared Commitments’ set out priority actions for genomics initiatives across the UK Cancer diagnosis, earlier detection of diseases and patient access to clinical trials will improve Plans will advance government’s priorities to reform healthcare and make the UK a scientific superpower Patients across the UK are set to benefitContinue Reading
Tate St Ives announces activities for people with visual impairments following a two-year hiatus during the Covid pandemic Tate St Ives has relaunched its programme of free activities for visitors with a visual impairment, following a two-year hiatus during the Covid pandemic. These events offer people who are blind orContinue Reading