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This Weeks Top Plymouth News
24King honours brave Plymouth nurse Paula
Nurse Paula Tobin who received the Humanitarian Medal from the King
Plymouth NHS nurse Paula Tobin has been presented with a Humanitarian Medal by King Charles for her her life-saving work at a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) funded emergency field hospitals in war torn Gaza.
Brave Paula was awarded the honour in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in February.
The 57-year-old medic spent four months in Gaza, over three different deployments, volunteering for frontline medical charity UK-Med, and is due to return again in April.
23Tributes paid to Plympton’s beloved ‘owl man’
‘Owl Man’ Russell Burt introducing his birds to one of Matt’s Monkey’s at a previous Plympton May Fair
One of Plympton’s best loved and most easily recognisable members of the local community has died. Known by many simply as ‘The Owl Man’, Russell Burt passed away at Elburton Heights Care Home in January aged 88.
Born in Cornwall he later moved to Yealmpton and subsequently to Plympton. Russ developed an interest in birds, initially with canaries, but it was owls that caused him to become such a well-known figure in the community.
22Cricket club sets up Crowdfunder to install CCTV
Plympton Cricket Club has launched a crowd-funding appeal to finance the installation of CCTV following repeated incidents of vandalism on its pitch and in the vicinity of the club house.
A spokesperson for the club said: Unfortunately this (past) year we have suffered from several acts of gross vandalism, including arson (bins set on fire), graffiti, littering and dreadful damage to the cricket square caused by e-bikes.
21Plympton Youth Ambassador to open gardener’s Spring Show
Plympton’s Youth Ambassador, Christopher Turner, has been chosen to officially open this year’s annual Spring Show of the Plympton Gardeners Association at Harewood House on March 15.
It will be one of the teenager’s last duties in the role before a new Youth Ambassador takes over towards the end of April.
20Council planners decide fate of controversial Colebrook development
One of the properties pictured under development. Photo copyright 4D Architects
The controversial redevelopment of a piece of ancient woodland in Colebrook which has generated the ire of those living around it came back before Plymouth City Council’s planning committee on February 27 after local councillors asked for it to be called in for greater scrutiny.
The land which has stirred up feelings among those in the Colebrook community is on the junction of Newnham Road with Clifton Avenue.
19Police advice after spate of incidents in Plympton
Police are offering advice to residents after a spate of actual and attempted home and vehicle break ins and thefts in Plympton.
Officers were called following reports of a property being broken into in Elford Crescent in the early hours of Thursday February 20. Entry to the property was forced and car keys taken, before the suspect(s) made off in the occupant’s vehicle.
Enquiries into all matters are ongoing. Anybody with any relevant information of dash-cam or CCTV footage is asked to contact police on 101 or via their website quoting 50250044081.
18Free swimming for veterans at Plympton Pool
Plympton Royal British Legion Branch in association with Plymouth Active have established regular free swimming sessions solely for veterans on Monday afternoons at Plympton Swimming Pool.
The new sessions started on March 3 and will take place each Monday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. To book e-mail plympton.info@plymouthactive.co.uk or call 01752 348459.
17Devon Farm Kitchen celebrates two important milestones
Devon Farm Kitchen now deliver to all postcodes in Plymouth
Devon Farm Kitchen, a leading provider of freshly prepared, locally sourced frozen meals, is celebrating two major milestones.
It has cooked over 150,000 meals and made 20,000 deliveries made to satisfied customers across Devon and beyond and has also successfully launched its full delivery service to all postcodes in Plymouth.
16New approach to fitness arrives in Plympton
Gabrielle Paice and Stephen Lynch at the fit20 studio in Plympton
Personal trainers Gabrielle Paice and Stephen Lynch have launched fit20 Plymouth at Westfield in Plympton.
The pair noticed that while Plymouth had plenty of gyms, not everyone felt comfortable in them – or had the time to go.
That’s why they opened fit20, a private studio offering guided, one-on-one strength training in just 20 minutes a week.
15First of the new Armada Way trees planted
City Centre manager Steve Hughes (left) and council leader Tudor Evans pictured in Armada Way with the new trees
The first of 169 new trees destined for Armada Way have been planted in the ground as the regeneration continues to progress at pace.
Three silver limes have already been anchored and six cockspur hawthorns and 10 double crimson hawthorns will be arriving in the next few weeks to be planted between existing single rows of trees on both sides of Zone 1a – near the Copthorne Hotel.
14Councils collaborate on plans for devolution
In a major move towards greater local autonomy, the leaders of Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, and Torbay Council are working together to explore the creation of a Mayoral Strategic Authority.
A part of the Government’s new devolution plans, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to take power out of Whitehall, bring decision-making closer to the people of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay and unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation.
13Plympton greengrocers reach final of prestigious national awards
The Fruity Roots team (from left) James, Sharon, Amy and Emma
A Plympton greengrocers has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Fruity Roots, which is located on the Ridgeway has been named as a finalist in one of the categories in the Farm Shop and Deli Awards 2025.
It is one of seven shops listed in the Other Specialist Shops category of the Farm Shop and Deli Awards, which is championed by Fieldfare and run in partnership with The Grocer magazine.
12FORMER STANNATOR PLANTS TREE
Fiona was joined by previous Stannators and
their spouses for the planting ceremony
Fiona Smith, the 2019/20 Stannator of Plympton, has planted a tree to commemorate her year in office.
It is an established tradition that each Stannator plants a tree of their choice somewhere in Plympton at the end of their year in office. Fiona’s tree planting was delayed firstly by the Covid pandemic and then pending agreement on a location for the planting.
11Rebecca’s Review: Rebecca Smith MP for South West Devon and Ward Councillor for Plymstock Radford with updates on supporting constituents
Rebecca with representatives from Hemerdon Mine
“It’s been another busy month serving you as your local MP – meeting with South West Water, Tungsten West, Vospers, Beacon Medical, and holding FirstPort to account! I continue to go to bat for you in Westminster on the issues which matter to you and your family – cleaner water, better local jobs, more GP appointments, and a property management company that is held accountable to the residents it serves. This month I have surgeries planned in Plympton and Plymstock.”
10LUCY FOLLOWS IN HER GRANDAD’S FOOTSTEPS TO BECOME MEMBER OF LIONS CLUB OF PLYMOUTH
(left to right): Plymouth club President Lion Lionel Marsh, new Lion Lucy Peters, Lion George Poad
Plymouth Lions Club boosted their membership when they badged up new member Lucy Peters at their January business meeting held at the Crownhill Royal British Legion Club.
Lucy, a 28-year-old podiatrist was introduced to the club by her grandfather Lion George Poad, a former club president and long-serving Lion.
9New crossing for Cot Hill
Crossing will provide safer route for pedestrians
Plans for a new crossing over Cot Hill in Plympton have been given the go-ahead following public consultation.
The crossing, near the Marshall Road junction, will help people – including those with disabilities – to walk and cycle across this busy road.
It will create a safer pedestrian and cycle route between Saltram Park and Underwood Recreation Ground, further enhancing the National Cycle Network.
8….BUT COT HILL BUS SERVICE TO END
Residents who currently use the bus to and from the Cot Hill stops are to be left without a service using this steep hill after changes to local bus services were announced.
Currently the 59 bus serves Merafield via Cott Hill four times a day, but this is soon to end.
In a letter to ward Councillor Terri Beer, Plymouth City Council explained: “This service is currently operated by Plymouth Citybus, under contract to Devon County Council, as part of Devon’s tendered bus services network. However, Devon County Council have advised that Plymouth Citybus will cease to operate the route from April 21.
7Plymstock Post: Councillors John Stephens, Daniel SteelStefan Krizanac and Maria Lawson Give Updates On Their Wards
Campaigning in Radford Ward for safe and less anti-social streets
Cllr John Stephens
Plymouth city centre is undergoing a multi-million pound development which is one of the biggest city centre projects in the country.
Cllr Stefan Krizanac
During the past month, the majority of people who contacted me asked for help regarding planning matters. I am not an expert on the subject, but common sense and probing questions were especially useful in delivering answers to their enquiries.
Cllr Daniel Steel
Plymstock Radford is a great part of the city. But like every community we are impacted by issues of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Since being elected last year, I have built a close working relationship with our fantastic Plymstock neighbourhood policing team. This is key to tackling ASB across the ward.
Cllr Maria Lawson
Speeding issues and inconsiderate parking are having a detrimental impact on Plymstock residents. I have received several reports about speeding, particularly along Stanborough Road. There has been damage to cars, noise nuisance at night from cars and motor bikes and more recently, an accident where a car lost control.
6Plymstock Bowling Club raise £7,000 for Mustard Tree charity
Members of Plymstock Bowling Club have raised an impressive £7,000 for the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital.
The cause was chosen by Club Captain Sue Ellis as her charity of the year for the 2023/24 season. Sue presented a cheque to Helen Norris, representing the Mustard Seed at the club’s Burns Supper in January.
5Plymouth set to host the first dedicated large-scale AI event
Plymouth is set to become a hub of AI innovation with the launch of ‘LifeIn AI’, kicking off with a groundbreaking one-day event dedicated to showcasing the region’s AI capabilities.
LifeIn AI is a free-to-attend public event designed to educate and inspire the city about the advancements and possibilities of Artificial Intelligence.
4Council Tax to rise by almost five per cent to fund city’s £253 million budget in 2025/26
An annual budget that injects more than £30 million of additional funding to meet ongoing cost and demand pressures in essential social care and homelessness services has been agreed by Plymouth City Council.
The additional funds have been included in the £253.4 million revenue budget for 2025/26 approved at the Full Council meeting on February 24. A rise in Council Tax of just under five per cent was also agreed.
3Charity appeals for Plymouth Half Marathon runners support
Photo: Children’s Hospice South West
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is appealing for runners to take part in the Plymouth Half Marathon on Sunday May 11 in support of its three children’s hospices in the region.
Keen runners can sign up now via RaceNation and purchase the CHSW Charity Entry for £44, which includes a support pack and running vest.
2Miron Muslic: The Early Days
Argyle’s inspirational head coach Miron Muslic
Photo: Plymouth Argyle FC
I don’t think it’s any exaggeration to say that the last two months supporting Plymouth Argyle are amongst the most eventful in the club’s history. I wrote previously about the chaos of January and the late appointment of Miron Muslic, resulting in a major change of our transfer strategy.
After a dismal trio of home games, Miron Muslic cited ‘proof of life’ in the battling draw at Sunderland. Argyle went into the home game against West Brom 15 games winless and confidence still very much at a low.
The game started much like that against Sunderland – Argyle did not look much like scoring but not a lot like conceding either. When we went behind in the second half, the game at Sunderland was looking increasingly like a false dawn.
Then, from nowhere, came the first green shoots of recovery.
1Smooth sailing ahead as Mount Edgcumbe slipway is reopened
The Mount Edgcumbe slipway has officially reopened following extensive repairs, ensuring safe and reliable access for Cremyll Ferry passengers.
The repair works, which began in late October, have been successfully completed, and the slipway is now fully operational.
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