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Council leader calls for rethink on leaked proposals to cut Devonport ships

Plymouth City Council leader Ian Bowyer is calling for the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary to re-think leaked proposals to cut-Devonport based amphibious ships.

Councillor Bowyer has written to Theresa May and Michael Fallon MP warning that potential plans to decommission HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark could have a serious impact on the city’s economy.

He said the maintenance...

Plymouth College of Art appoints new Vice Principal to oversee continued innovation

Plymouth College of Art has appointed Christy Johnson as its second Vice Principal, in the most recent move in its development as a distinctive and innovative specialist Higher Education Institution (HEI) now embarked upon a year-long process of scrutiny on its journey to achieving Taught Degree-Awarding Powers (TDAP) and university title. In her new role as Vice Principal, Christy will be...

Appeal after assault on physically disabled woman in Plympton

Police are appealing for witnesses after a physically disabled woman was sexually assaulted and punched in Plympton.

The 28-year-old Plympton woman was in her wheelchair on the Ridgeway around 3pm on Monday 25 September when she was grabbed from behind by a man.

The man touched her inappropriately several times while trying to grab her bag. He then punched her in the face....

Plymouth to focus on better mental wellbeing as part of ten year strategy to improve health and narrow health inequalities

A major event is being held to kick off year four of a campaign to make Plymouth a healthier and happier city.

The focus of year four of Thrive Plymouth – the city’s ten year plan to be healthier – will be on improving everyone’s mental wellbeing, and it is being launched on World Mental Health Day, Tuesday 10 October.

The event, which is being held at The Marquee, Rolle Plaza...

A sea-rene backdrop for doodling at the National Marine Aquarium

This October half-term, visitors to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth will be able to explore their love of the ocean with ‘Doodle Days’, designed to unleash creativity and enhance their physical and mental wellbeing.

Taking place from Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October, visitors will be encouraged to get creative, drawing, sketching and doodling amid the Aquarium’s peaceful...

The Ticket Store launches online sales for The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Plymouth Home Venue

Roebuck Theatre Concerts unveil new website and ticket sales at Autumn season’s inaugural concert.

South West based company The Ticket Store are delighted to announce that they are now providing an online and telephone Box Office service for the home venue of the internationally renowned Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth.

No strangers to bringing ticketing to major...

E-fit released following Plymstock indecent exposure incident

Police release e-fit of man they want to speak to in connection with Plymstock indecent exposure incident.

The incident happened at Jennycliff Bay in Plymstock between 3.45pm and 4.45pm on Monday 4 September 2017.

An unknown man exposed himself in front of a girl and her family who were all on the beach near the rocks at the time.

PC Laura Watson said: “I am appealing...

Young offenders make amends by getting creative

Young offenders with the Plymouth Youth Offending Team are being given a chance to make amends for their crimes by taking part in a special community reparation project.

Reparation is a practical way to pay back the harm caused by young people who commit offences, either by directly repairing the harm caused or through constructive work to help the local community.

One of the...

National Marine Aquarium to host Community Science Open Evening

On Tuesday 10th October 2017, the National Marine Aquarium will be holding a Community Science Open Evening, providing the chance to find out all about the opportunities to volunteer with nature conservation organisations in the local community.

Exhibitors from conservation organisations across terrestrial, marine and freshwater sectors will be on hand at the Aquarium to provide...

Cornwall entrepreneur shortlisted for National Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2017

Cornwall based entrepreneur, Nikki Markham, has won through from over 200 entries to become one of the five finalists in this year’s Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She now has a chance, through a public vote, to win £10,000 for her organisation.

Nikki Markham is the founder of Battling On, a social enterprise which support veterans to reintegrate into civilian life...

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