SAHFOS, one of the world’s most respected marine science organisations, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Willie Wilson as its new Director from 1st September 2015. The appointment was made after an international search and selection process.
A distinguished virologist, Dr Wilson brings a wealth of experience of leading and managing research and operations. He is a former...
That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap.
Has a new show and he’s bringing it to Plymouth Pavilions in May 2016.
Tickets go on sale on Friday July 31 at 10am and are available from www.plymouthpavilions.com or by calling Box Office on 0845 146...
An ace opportunity for a sports mad young person is being served by Plymouth City Council and the Lawn Tennis Association.
The call is going out for a tennis development apprentice to help the Council and the association to develop growing interest and enthusiasm for sport in the city.
The city has a Plymouth Tennis Plan to develop programmes within the community to encourage...
Do you know that BBQs give off poisonous carbon monoxide hours after use?
Bringing them into a tent or awning to keep warm is a recipe for disaster.
You cannot smell, taste or see Carbon Monoxide. So, if you suddenly get flu symptoms, or have headaches, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness or weakness you may have Carbon Monoxide poisoning. People often don’t realise that...
Air Cadets in Devon have hit the bullseye by securing cash to buy new archery equipment.
The 339 Squadron Air Cadets, based in Ivybridge, have been granted £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West.
The donation from the region’s leading house builder comes as part of its Community Champions project, which will see a pot of £24,000 being given to support local groups and charities...
The Dartmoor Folk Festival is one of the top family-friendly folk events in the South West.
It provides the perfect opportunity to catch bright new folk acts, high-calibre national and local artists and established performers, all in the foothills of Dartmoor.
Festival events and activities are suitable for all ages, and there is a hugely-successful dedicated children's...
Celebrity chef, Phil Vickery will be cooking up a storm at this year’s Flavour Fest in Plymouth’s City Centre, which takes place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August.
A regular on ITV’s This Morning, author of 14 cookbooks and former head chef at The Castle in Taunton Phil Vickery is headlining this year’s Flavour Fest. He will be appearing on the Flavour Fest Cookery Stage located under...
The UK’s Drowning Prevention Charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), has issued vital safety advice following the funeral of Martin Winfield, who lost his life with his partner Alan Green in their swimming pool.
Martin Winfield, aged 59, and Alan Green, aged 75, drowned in their swimming pool at their Worcestershire home on July 3. Martin’s funeral took place on Friday (24...
The owners of the derelict Quality Hotel which has been subject to vandalism and anti-social behaviour over several years, have chosen not to appeal against an Untidy Land Notice.
Plymouth City Council served an Untidy Land Notice on the owners of the Quality Hotel on 10 June 2015. The owners have chosen not to appeal to Plymouth Magistrates Court against the notice, which means it has...
