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Plympton Academy students study the stars

Students at Plympton Academy have been supporting the Campaign for Rural England’s (CPRE) light pollution survey.

Stephen Heighway (12), Lewis White and Ben Bacon who are both 13 years old, recorded the number of stars they could see in Orion, and the results were submitted to the British Astronomical Association in London.

Light pollution means many people can’t see the stars...

Record-breaking pub quiz raises £5,000 for Shekinah

Engineering consultants, Services Design Solution Ltd (SDS) held their 5th annual charity pub quiz last week at the Walkabout Pub in Plymouth and raised a staggering £5,000 for Shekinah, a local charity offering support and training opportunities to those suffering from poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues.

John Hamblin, Chief Executive of Shekinah, gave a...

Classic film and theatre coming to Vue Plymouth in March

This March, some fantastic film and theatre is coming to Vue Plymouth as part of its Big Screen Events calendar.

On Sunday 24th March, the 75th anniversary of the events that are dramatised in classic film The Great Escape, Dan Snow will present a very special gala screening. The live event will be followed by a 4K screening of the film itself, in which a host of major stars including...

Donald Trump is coming to Devon... Well, kind of

Comedian Mike Osman is bringing his frighteningly realistic portrayal of the leader of the free world to the county in aid of Comic Relief.

The Capital radio presenter has appeared on such shows as Copy Cats, The Generation Game, Noel's House Party and Big Break.

He will be headlining a show at the Watermark in Ivybridge on Tuesday, March 12, which will also showcase three top...

Plympton Academy students wow packed audiences

Students from Plympton Academy wowed packed out audiences recently with their stunning performance of Renegades in the Ring.

With complex song and dance routines, as well as aerial acrobatics, the cast were challenged in every aspect of performance and dared to try things that they had never experienced before.

Jo Crook, Director of Performing Arts at Plympton Academy said;...

MTV returns to Plymouth

MTV today announced that it will be turning up the volume for Plymouth as it returns to host a series of live music events, panels, workshops and talks across one unforgettable week this summer. Bring on MTV Music Week Plymouth 2019!

Running from the 5th – 8th June, the four-day event will see MTV continue their Plymouth legacy, descending on the South Coast to present live music...

Exhibition reveals stories of Devon witchcraft

A new exhibition ‘Certaine Wytches’ - re-telis stories of the last three women executed for witchcraft in Devon - their witch-hunts and trials. This unusual show with themes of local history, folklore and superstition runs from 23 March – 6 May 2019 at Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey tracey.

Textile artist Anne Jackson presents a solo show at the Guild inspired by the plaque in...

Could you look after a life-changing puppy for a year?

You may well have heard of Guide Dogs, we’re a national charity working to ensure that people with a visual impairment do not lose their independence. There are around 2 million people in the UK living with sight loss, and all experience a different level of vision and mobility. We offer a range of mobility services to help people keep their independence, and have an amazing number of...

Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) Cigarettes: All that you need to know

HNB cigarettes are commonly confused with the e-cigarettes. However, they are not the same although they have some similarities in effects. Combustible cigarettes have been in the limelight for many decades and are known to cause various health issues to people in the long run. After the introduction of e-cigarettes, which are healthier, the tobacco cigarette industry decided to make what...

Drake Circus hosts pop-up art gallery thanks to local schools

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination, Drake Circus, has partnered with local schools to create a colourful pop-up art gallery within the Centre.

The project is a collaboration between local schools High Street Primary Academy, Stuart Road Primary Academy and Pilgrim Primary School, with pupils of all ages getting involved to create the giant canvasses showcasing key aspects of the...

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