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Premier Marinas strengthens River Dart presence with introduction of Dartmouth Marina

Premier Marinas, the UK’s leading marina operator, welcomes the newly titled Dartmouth Marina as its sixth integration for the 2026 boating season.

Premier Marinas acquired the marina at part of its acquisition of the Dart Marina Group of companies in April 2026. The popular marina...

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Have a non-emergency health issue? Contact your GP or NHS 111

Doctors from Plymouth are urging local people to speak to their family doctor or call NHS 111 if they have a non-emergency health issue.

They have also reminded people that minor illnesses or ailments could also be treated at Plymouth’s minor injuries unit (MIU), which is located at the Cumberland Centre in the city’s Devonport area. The MIU is open 365 days a year, from 8:30am – 9pm...

New report takes stock of jellyfish

2013 proved a record year for jellyfish sightings, and a large number of sightings have already been reported in 2014

A new report by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and the University of Exeter takes stock of where and when UK jellyfish occur in UK seas for the first time in over 40 years.

The report, published in the Journal of the Marine Biological Association,...

Garden party celebrates nursery opening

A garden party marked the official opening of a brand new nursery in Barne Barton on 22 July.

Children, parents and city leaders were among those taking their places on teeny tiny seats at the outdoor party for the official opening of The Cabin childcare centre on Kit Hill in Barne Barton.

The new £567,500 nursery will provide childcare for a maximum of 36 two to four year...

Council cracks down on gulls problem

Plymouth City Council and the City Centre Company are joining forces to campaign against a growing menace – seagulls.

Gulls are becoming unwanted dinner guests at more and more outside eating places, stealing food from tables, plates – and even from people’s hands.

Now the Council and the businesses are working together to try to make the city centre a more difficult place for...

Road rage cyclist sought by police

Police are trying to trace a cyclist who assaulted a truck driver during a road rage incident in Plymouth.

The driver of the blue and white HGV was driving on Plymouth Road around 7.35am on 2 July when a cyclist gestured at him.

As he stopped at the junction with Cot Hill the male cyclist then punched the truck.

When the lorry driver got out of the cab he was punched...

Pioneering dental scheme for adults with learning disabilities

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has joined forces with charity the Plymouth Highbury Trust to develop an innovative dental ambassador scheme which will see a group of those using the charity trained to support their peers with good oral health practices and awareness.

It is the first time that such a dental initiative – where those with learning disabilities will assist their...

Longbridge Road flood defence scheme complete

Work to build a new tidal flood defence wall along a section of Longbridge Road, bordering the River Plym, is now complete.

The scheme has been a joint project between Plymouth City Council and the Environment Agency to reduce the risk of flooding in the area and supports Plymouth’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

Designed for Plymouth City Council by its highways...

Feeling hot, hot, hot... and there's more to come!

Plymouth is going to be as hot as Porto this week as temperatures continue to soar.

The Met Office is forecasting dry and warm weather right through until next week.

If you're planning a barbeque this is the weekend for it with Saturday expected to be around 26C and Sunday 24C.

Experts are predicting that the thermoeter could hit 28C in Devon today.

The five day...

Young coders programme Plymouth for takeover

Over 1,000 of the most talented young UK and international coders will descend on Britain’s Ocean City to takeover Plymouth University’s Campus and Plymouth Pavilions for the finale weekend of a major phenomenon – The Festival of Code 2014, part of the Young Rewired State (YRS) programme.

i-DAT - the Open Research Lab for playful experimentation with creative technology – based within...