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Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows

More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into waste water during each use of a domestic washing machine, with many of them likely to pass through sewage treatment and into the environment, according to new research.

A study by Plymouth University examined the mass, abundance and size of fibres present in waste effluent following washes of synthetic fabrics at standard...

A Service of Remembering Together

On Sunday 2nd October, there will be a special service for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby.

The service will take place at 2.00pm and will be held in the Chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital. The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain or...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs bring Christmas cheer to Plymouth

The stars of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs brought some early Christmas cheer to Plymouth last week as they officially launched this year’s spectacular Theatre Royal Plymouth pantomime.

Duncan James, perfectly cast in the role of The Prince and Ben Nickless, as Muddles, were joined at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel by Charlotte Haines who will play the title role of Snow White.

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Plymouth teenager urges parents to help their children maintain a healthy work/life balance

Seventeen-year-old Blaise, from Plymouth, is urging parents to speak to their teenagers about the importance of finding a healthy balance between studying and socialising, in order to better prepare them for their future in higher education or employment.

The call follows research from National Citizen Service (NCS), the country’s flagship youth empowerment programme, which reveals...

First songs released for new musical The Wind in the Willows

Two songs from the highly-anticipated major new musical theatre adaptation of The Wind in the Willows have today been released which premieres at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 8 – 22 October.

With music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the tracks feature Rufus Hound as the lovable menace Mr Toad in ‘ The Amazing Mr Toad ’ and the full cast performing the opening song ‘ Spring...

AHOY! The Fifth Plymouth Seafood Festival Returns

The Barbican & Sutton Harbour will be alive with entertainment, activities and delicious dishes as Britain’s Ocean City celebrates freshly caught seafood.

The popular Plymouth Seafood Festival returns this weekend and organisers are expecting a record turn-out as they look to raise money for the Fisherman’s Mission Charity.

“Plymouth is renowned for its Fishing industry and...

Massive weekend for the arts coming up!

A series of small grants are adding a vital spark to this year’s Plymouth Art Weekender which takes place this weekend (23 to 25 September).

Over 90 events, involving 500 local, national and international artists will be taking place all over the city from the water’s edge to people’s houses, the Athenaeum to the Mayflower Steps.

The Weekender is organised by Visual Arts...

Students invited to shop (and surf) at Drake Circus Student Night!

Drake Circus, Plymouth, is holding a beach themed student shopping night on Tuesday Sept 27 - 6.30-9pm - with lots of exclusive deals and discounts from top high street stores.

There will be a huge range of exclusive deals for students, like 20% off at Top Shop, New Look and Superdry - as well as the chance to catch a wave on a surf simulator.

There will also be a free photo...

Search begins for panto Babes

The search is about to begin to find two teams of 10 talented children to play alongside Lesley Joseph and Duncan James in this year’s classic family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Auditions for these coveted parts will take place at the Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Production and Learning centre, TR2, in Cattedown, Plymouth on Saturday 8th...

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