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Former Plymouth School Leader Martin Brook Shortlisted for National Lifetime Achievement Award

Lipson Co-operative Academ y, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is proud to announce that former headteacher Martin Brook has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Martin’s...

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A Guide to the Symbolism and Meaning of Roses

Humans have been giving flowers to loved ones for thousands of years, but perhaps no other flower has been given as a gift more than the rose. While the rose is often given as a symbol of romantic love, it is a suitable gift to express any form of admiration, appreciation, or friendship as well. Available in an array of varieties with majestic appearances and delightful aromas, roses can be...

Plymouth's blind community to benefit from free specially adapted gadgets

Visually impaired people in Plymouth are being invited to see if they are eligible for a free specially adapted audio device from a leading blind charity.

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) provides the equipment free of charge to those with sight loss across the UK who meet its criteria and has been doing so for 90 years.

Radio is a lifeline to those who are blind and...

First Opera to Celebrate first woman in the Army appeals for chorus of support

GROUNDBREAKING plans to celebrate and commemorate the life of the first British woman to serve as a combatant in the Army through music have been unveiled.

A prestigious team of stars from the international opera world have joined forces with the Army to create a unique musical tribute to the first woman in The Army.

They aim to celebrate the untold story of the only British...

Storyvault Films brings “Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year” 2019 to Hoe Park in Plymouth

The search is on for the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year (LAOTY) 2019 with the second and third heats taking place on the Hoe Park in Plymouth 19th and 20th June 2019. Presented by actor and art lover Stephen Mangan alongside Joan Bakewell, the filming takes place over the Summer with each hour-long programme airing on Sky Arts and On Demand/NOW TV over ten weeks this Autumn*.

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Outgoing Deputy Lord Mayor helps Hospital Radio mark 50 years of broadcasting

As one of his final duties before leaving office Plymouth's outgoing Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Chris Mavin has unveiled a plaque at Hospital Radio Plymouth's Bircham House studios to mark the station's 50th year of broadcasting.

Representatives from a number of organisations, including the Lions Club of Plymouth, local Freemasons, the Royal Eye Infirmary League of Friends, Tor...

Watch films under the stars at Plymouth Arts Cinema’s unique Open Air Cinema by the sea

Watch films under the stars at Plymouth Arts Cinema’s unique Open Air Cinema by the sea.

Plymouth Arts Cinema has announced the films that will be shown this summer, at the spectacular waterside venues of Tinside Lido and Royal William Yard. Plymouth Arts Cinema has been taking its cinema on tour each summer for a sell-out series of events since 2012. The Independent recently featured...

Revamped Bereavement Suite unveiled at Derriford Hospital

The Sir Jules Thorn Viewing Suite is a part of Derriford Hospital that many people will not immediately be aware of.

However it will leave a distinct impression on visitors, as it is the place where the bereaved will go to view and identify their loved ones.

With the help of kind donations to Plymouth Hospitals Charity, the suite has undergone a full refit to help bring a...

Public Service Day campaign wins backing of MP Johnny Mercer

People of Plymouth urged to say ‘thank you’ to public service workers on June 23

A campaign asking people to say ‘thank you’ to the country’s millions of public service workers on Public Service Day has won the backing of Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer.

The day, on June 23, was officially launched by the United Nations as long ago as 2003 but has barely been recognised...

Drake Circus Leisure attracts new brands

A range of exciting restaurants, bars and leisure brands will be opening at Drake Circus Leisure, the new leisure and entertainment development located in Plymouth city centre.

Four food and beverage brands and one leisure operator have committed to a combined 32,000 sq. ft of space in the new development, which will open in the Autumn. Located adjacent to British Land’s Drake Circus,...

Plymouth Parkinson’s Service victorious at national industry awards

The Acute Parkinson’s team, based within Derriford Hospital, were victorious in winning an award at the national UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network awards, held in Manchester last month.

Parkinson’s, a neurological condition for which there is currently no cure, affects 145,000 people across the UK. At least two people are diagnosed with the disease every hour.

For people with...

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