A charity that helps enrich the lives of people with dementia has benefited from a donation of almost £2,000, thanks to colleagues at a Plymouth building society branch.
Memory Matters, which works across Devon and Cornwall to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia, received £1,902 from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after being nominated for...
With prices rising and temperatures plunging, people affected by dementia in Devon are facing especially challenging times over the festive season and beyond.
Alzheimer’s Society has warned that, as the scale of the cost of living crisis widens, there is growing evidence those with the condition, including an estimated 14,910 in Devon are being hit hard.
Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, has revealed that in 2022 it rehomed more dogs called Bella than with any other name, with pooches named Poppy, Daisy, Milo and Buddy coming in close behind.
Over the last twelve months, the charity has rehomed 10,151 dogs, with cross-breeds being the most adopted dogs, and Jack Russells, Lurchers, Collies and Staffies also...
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants!
He’s ready to ride the wave to Theatre Royal Plymouth to entertain and delight audiences in this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand-new musical production.
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world! With lives hanging in the balance and...
This sensational multi award-winning West End and Broadway show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Plymouth as part of its 2023 UK Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death...
Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture ( ‘ The Candy Man’ and ‘ Pure Imagination’ ) with all new numbers from the multi-award-winning songwriters of Hairspray .
When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, he and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover more than just remarkable edible delights. As they embark...
Local people urged to choose the right service for their needs Devon’s acute hospitals and ambulance service are extremely busy, with people waiting a very long time in emergency departments to be seen and treated.
The local NHS, including South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, is appealing for people to choose the most appropriate service for their needs – to ensure people who...
The new Bishop of Plymouth has seen first-hand the pressures the NHS is facing on his first visit to Derriford Hospital since he started his new role.
The Rt Rev’d James Grier visited an oncology ward and the hospital chaplaincy, meeting with the team of chaplains and a representative from St Luke’s Hospice.
Bishop James praised the work of the staff he met. “In just one...
Ex Royal Logistics Corps, Sarah Hussey has a dry new home thanks to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
After sustaining an injury during her time in the Army, Sarah was medically discharged after 12 years service. Following this her marriage collapsed and she found herself homeless, living on the street. The continuous pain from her injury has prevented Sarah from sustaining meaningful...
