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Good Food Market returns to Royal William Yard

The Good Food Market at Royal William Yard returns this Sunday 5th July from 10am – 4pm

Showcasing some of the finest artisan food and drink produce that the Southwest has to offer, The Good Food Market at Royal Willliam Yard is a popular diary date for ‘foodies’ from across the region for a taste of the finest local produce on the Royal William Yard lawn.

Free entry for all...

Wasp warning after wet and warm winter

An unused lawn mower, the folded sails of a yacht and an old sofa became foundations for homes built by Plymouth’s most unwelcome guests last year – wasps.

Plymouth’s pest control service treated around 250 nests last year and they warn that the city could see a bumper year for wasps following a mild winter and spring.

Service manager Nicola Horne said: “We are coming into the...

Gregory Porter announces UK tour

Grammy Award-winning jazz/soul singing sensation Gregory Porter - is proud to announce a 16 date tour around the UK. The tour opens on 4 April at the Royal Albert Hall, London and concludes on 24 April at the Birmingham Symphony Hall; stopping off in Plymouth on 22 April.

Gregory Porter, continues to perform to sell out audiences across the world and has achieved international...

A creative ensemble lands on the golden shores of St Ives this September!

St Ives September Festival’s 300+ artistic, theatrical and musical celebrations bring an eclectic close to the hazy days of summer.

Welcoming in the warm September autumn days in a creative seaside haven, the extensive St Ives September Festival is staged over two weeks, providing locals and visitors alike with a colourful array of artistic performances, literary recitals and musical...

Brain tumour patient visits scientists searching for a therapy for the condition

A patient who is living with an aggressive and inoperable brain tumour has met scientists at Plymouth University who are working towards a cure for the devastating disease.

Luke Dustan, 29, who lives in South Molton, Devon, visited the Plymouth University Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence on Thursday 25th June. He is being treated as an outpatient at nearby Derriford Hospital...

Plymouth Gin celebrates heritage with new exhibition

Plymouth Gin is delighted to announce the unveiling of a new and exciting exhibition, ‘From Plymouth to the World – the Voyage of Plymouth Gin from Birth to Legend’, launching in the heart of its home city at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery. Created in partnership with Plymouth City Council, the new exhibition showcases the brand’s 200-plus year history in the city and is perfect for gin...

Housebuilder to expand land portfolio

A family-run housebuilder is accelerating its land acquisition programme to enable it to expand its output of quality new homes after securing a £15million facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Cavanna Homes operates across the South West region, but its current sites are concentrated in desirable locations along the South Devon coast at Plymouth, Orestone, Dartington, Paignton...

Boyzone and Alesha wow Devon crowds

Thousands of excited fans descended on Newton Abbot Racecourse to watch Boyzone and Alesha play the racecourse’s first-ever concert on Sunday 28th June.

The sun shone as over 7,000 fans came from all over the country, including places as far as Germany, to go back to the nineties and watch Boyzone perform some of their most popular songs from their 20 year career.

Their only...

Housing regeneration project moves a step closer

New improved homes, more jobs and training are in the pipeline as the third phase of a major £168million housing regeneration project moves a step closer.

When complete, the North Prospect development, a joint project between Plymouth Community Homes and Plymouth City Council, will see up to 1,100 new homes being built and 300 homes refurbished to meet a higher standard. Phase 1 is now...

Plymouth fast food restaurant gets high-tech investment boost

Plymouth’s high street has been given a significant investment boost with the bold transformation of the McDonald’s restaurant.

Situated at the top of New George Street, the restaurant, which first opened in 1997, has been given a high-tech makeover to feature new self-service kiosks and digital menu boards.

The redesign also includes McDonald’s signature style with a bright,...

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