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Exhibitions highlight rebuild of Plymouth and achievements of Sir Francis Chichester

Three new exhibitions developed by or supported by staff from the Plymouth History Centre open in the city this week, one of which highlights the impact of the Blitz on the city and its ambitious rebuilding plan and two of which focus on the life and achievements of sailor Sir Francis Chichester.

'Plymouth - From Destruction to Construction' will remain on display throughout the year...

Flavour Fest gets ready to return

With one month to go until Plymouth ‘Flavour Fest’ - the West Country’s largest free food festival - returns for its 14th year (2-4 June), five of the City’s top chef’s got together with City College students to design a menu for 70 people.

Chris & James Tanner (Barbican Kitchen) and Patrons of Flavour Fest 2017 joined Dave Jenkins (Rocksalt); Ben Palmer (Greedy Goose); and Mike...

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Wooden Fence Panels Over Other Fencing Types

Having a good-looking fencing structure surrounding your garden could make it look that little bit nicer. Not only does fencing have attractive qualities, but it’s also great to further secure your garden and house. Fencing offers many benefits to a home and even though security and privacy are usually the biggest concerns, there are many other benefits to hiring a contractor to come in and...

Plymouth supports Foster Care Fortnight 2017

Plymouth City Council’s Fostering team is on a mission to find people with time, energy, motivation and a spare bedroom who are able to care for some of Plymouth’s most vulnerable young people as part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight campaign (Monday 8-Sunday 21 May).

Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign which raises the profile of fostering and encourages more people to...

Fifth of adults in Plymouth risk losing sight

A new study reveals 19% of adults in Plymouth risk losing their eyesight by not having regular eye tests. For those with deteriorating eyesights, you should try contact lenses daily .

The Vision of Britain report, commissioned by Optegra Eye Health Care, shows an alarming percentage of Britain’s eye problems are left too late to treat, leaving 9.8 million of us living in fear of...

Don't miss the Good Food Market this Sunday

The monthly market, which hosts over 60 regular stallholders, is now the biggest food market in the area. The Good Food Market, a regular destination for South West ‘foodies’, will offer a host of local food and drink suppliers and producers at the new location of Factory Cooperage. Local produce will include Teign Valley Bakery, The Nature Kitchen and authentic African condiments and sauces...

New stats prove Plymouth is one of the most expensive places to live

Homeownership is beyond the reach of millions of people all over the UK, but in Plymouth, the situation is out of control. New statistics from the Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey 2017 rate Devon and Plymouth as two of the most unaffordable places to live in the world!

Demographia Survey Results

The survey looked at 378 housing markets across the globe,...

King Lear claims the South West

This Summer sees dynamic young company The Actor’s Wheel stride across the South West venues in their fourth regional tour. This year it’s King Lear.

As the world adjusts to a clinically framed ‘ageing epidemic ‘, Shakespeare’s masterpiece soars poignantly above others as the marked play for our time. Foolish parents, ungrateful children, the fear of madness, loneliness, division,...

Healthy eating delivery app launched at Derriford Hospital

Cornwall’s oldest bakery takes a fresh approach to hospital nutrition with the launch of a healthy menu delivery app for Derriford Hospital, the first of its kind, intended to offer much needed convenience for the medical team and support staff working in the hospital daily.

The new app, “Fresh From Warrens On the Go” is set to make meal times even easier for staff at Derriford...

National Marine Aquarium sponsors tall ship for Pirate Weekend

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) will be hoisting the Jolly Roger over the Tall Ship Johanna Lucretia this year as a sponsor of the family favourite Pirate Weekend.

The event promises two days of swashbuckling action as salty sea dogs and land lubbers get together in Plymouth for a host of great entertainment.

The Plymouth Pirate Weekend has been drawing bigger and bigger...

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