Devon

Plymouth Commander recognises those who go above and beyond

A city store manager who intervened in a robbery, a detective who investigated the sexual abuse of a 5 year old child with empathy and tenacity, and the woman who has cleaned a city police station for more than 20 years are among those singled out for praise by Plymouth’s police Commander.

Chief Supt Andy Boulting has celebrated the contribution of a variety of eleven people to police...

Native Makers Festival

Venue: 
Royal William Yard, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 10:00 to 18:00
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Native Makers are bringing some creative magic to the Yard with a festival filled with food, shopping and entertainment.

The festival will take place at Factory Cooperage at Royal William yard between 10am and 6pm.

Rosie Drake Knight and Emily Dymond have been working on the festival since 2014.

Under the new scheme new makers may be eligible for half price stalls.

For more information visit www.nativemakers.co.uk

Tour of Britain launches in Devon

Devon school children received a very special preview of the Tour of Britain on Monday (4 July), cycling the start and finish of the Devon stage with a British cycling pioneer and an aspiring professional.

On Friday September 9 2016, the world’s top cycling teams and riders will race from Sidmouth on the East Devon coastline to the summit of Haytor on Dartmoor in Stage Six of the race...

MTV crashes Plymouth

Venue: 
Plymouth
Event Date: 
Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 10:00 to Friday, July 29, 2016 - 10:00
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Popular music channel is set to crash Plymouth this month.

MTV is coming to Plymouth on the 28 and 29 July, bringing big names to the stage.

Day 1 will feature unmissable performances from Jess Glynne and Rudimental, while day 2 will raise the roof with performances from Example, Afrojack, and Subfocus.

Don’t miss out and grab your tickets now from plymouthpavillions.com/mtvcrashes

For more information visit mtvcrashesplymouth.co.uk

Free Cuba Party

B-Bar is bringing Cuba to Plymouth with a FREE Cuba party.

The party starts at 10pm on 9 July.

Latin tunes from the resident DJ playing salsa, meringue, bachata, son and more will go down nicely with a variety of cocktails.

Entry is free.

Hot Cub of Stonehouse

Venue: 
B-Bar, The Barbican Theatre, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Friday, July 8, 2016 - 21:00
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The Hot Club of Stonehouse is coming to B-Bar on 8 July.

The band bring the gypsy jazz of 1930’s Paris to present day blighty.

Their authentic sound is uniquely anointed with the vocals of the divine Becky Brine.

The show starts at 9pm and the entry fee is £3.

For more information call B-Bar on 01752 242021

B-Bar's hosting singer Elani Evangelou

B-Bar is welcoming unique singer Elani Evangelou.

Elani will be performing on 7 July at 8.30pm.

Her influences span across countless genres, with Amy Winehouse covers, blues and folk original songs.

It’s not a performance to be missed.

Entry fee is £2 or free with a B card.

B-Bar Comedy Night

B-Bar’s popular monthly stand up night is hitting the stage on Wednesday 6 July.

The comedy night features some of the best comics on circuit with upcoming talents too.

The night starts at 8pm and tickets are £10 in advance available from the B-Bar daily from 11am.

Seats are first come first serve and not guaranteed.

For more information call B-Bar on 01752 242021

Better journeys on the way for SW rail passengers

Plans to give rail passengers along the South Western network more trains, more space and faster journeys were announced yesterday (4 July) by Rail Minister Claire Perry.

The Department for Transport has published documents setting out how bidders for the new South Western franchise will be required to provide plans for:

  • At least 95 additional services on weekdays from
  • ...

Appeal to trace Plymouth ex-soldier

Can you help trace a former Plymouth soldier?

The Soldier, Reginald Scott, who is believed to live in Plymouth is being looked for on behalf of an old Comrades assistant.

Reginald Scott served with the 11th Hussars in Northern Ireland and Aden between 1957-61.

If anyone has any information contact Graham Townshend via email g.townshend@hotmail.co.uk

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