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Set Sail on a Culinary Adventure: Plymouth Seafood Tour Returns This October

The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association (PFSA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Plymouth Seafood Tour, running from 3rd to 18th October 2025. This two-week celebration of sea-to-plate dining invites locals and visitors alike to discover the unbeatable freshness and flavour of locally caught seafood straight from the Plymouth fishing fleet.

As part of PFSA’s “Choose...

The Ultimate Steam Enthusiasts Experience: Double-Headed Castle & Jubilee both Ways Over the South Devon Banks

On Saturday 6th September, Vintage Trains will once again storm over the metals of South West England, with a double-headed express from Bristol to Plymouth and return, over the South Devon banks in both directions unassisted – offering the ultimate dream for enthusiasts of steam.

This special Express, The Mayflower, named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express...

Plymouth community rugby clubs selected to benefit from new British Airways Spaces for All Fund

British Airways is celebrating its ongoing partnership with England Rugby by launching a new sports fund, the British Airways Spaces for All Fund, dedicated to supporting grassroots rugby clubs over the next three years. As the Official Airline Partner for the England Rugby teams, the flag carrier champions the growth of the sport from the ground up, with a particular focus on increasing...

Nurses Evelina and Juna champion the importance of their profession

Ophthalmology nurses in Plymouth are celebrating the life-changing differences being made to local people and their communities by those in their profession.

On International Nurses Day (12 May) Evelina Pacurariu and Junalyn Gabol, Registered Nurses at Newmedica Plymouth, spoke about the pride they feel for the contributions made by the men and women who work in specialised settings...

Exmouth man raises over £28K for Exmouth charity

Olly Westray (44) from Exmouth has completed a gruelling 100K (62 miles) run, the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly started his challenge in Dartmouth just after 6.00am on 10th May...

Stagecoach South West confirms timetables changes

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announces further simplification and a number of enhancements to the Torbay local bus network, from 25 May 2025. Working in partnership with Torbay Council and funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, customers in Torbay will benefit from more frequent bus services.

Service 95 in Exmouth doubles in...

Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín: Umbilical Cord, Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery, 20th June – 2nd August 2025

Elizabeth Xi Bauer is proud to announce Umbilical Cord , a new solo exhibition by Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín , running from 20th June to 2nd August 2025 at the gallery's Exmouth Market space. This exhibition marks an exciting milestone in Pichillá’s ongoing exploration of Maya heritage, cultural resistance, and the intricate relationships between Indigenous traditions and contemporary art...

Over 800 clubs signed up to get 20,000 people playing bowls across the nation 

Bowls’ Big Weekend is returning for its fifth year and is set to be the biggest yet with a record-breaking 800+ clubs signed up to take part, including 28 clubs in Devon.

Taking place from May 23 – 26, the annual national event is designed to introduce more people to the sport of bowls, with clubs nationwide opening their doors for the bank holiday weekend, offering free taster...

Pupils from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy sang wartime songs with residents at Butterfly Lodge

VE Day celebrations at Butterfly Lodge

Residents at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge were delighted by a “very well-rehearsed” performance by pupils from their local primary school of favourite war-time songs, in preparation for their VE Day celebrations.

Years 5 and 6 from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy entertained residents with their renditions of We’ll Meet Again , White Cliffs of Dover and Run Rabbit Run ....

Transformation of Paignton Picture House Begins, backed by Torbay Council

The long-anticipated transformation of the historic Paignton Picture House is now underway, marking a major milestone in reimagining one of the UK’s most cherished cinemas for the 21st century. This ambitious redevelopment has been made possible with support from Torbay Council, alongside generous contributions from Arts Council England, the Colwinston Trust, Historic England, The Pilgrim...

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