The new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 06 – 10 May 2025 as part of a UK tour.
Joining Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts and Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious are Martin Callaghan as Baron, Jenny Gayner as Baroness, Adam Stafford as Boris, Michael Joseph as Goran and John Macaulay as The...
Rowcroft Hospice has successfully hosted the UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference, the first of its kind in the South West. Sponsored by Friends Helping at Home and in partnership with The Ness Care Group and The Filo Project, the day brought together local, national and international leaders with over 100 delegates at the Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Tuesday 26 March.
Do your kids fancy sensory play in Southport? Drama tots in Derby? Baby yoga in Basildon?
Then fear not! The UK's largest annual celebration of children's activities, Children’s Activities Week , is just one month away, and there are a number of exciting activities awaiting those taking part. The fundraising event is organised by What’s On 4 Kids and runs from 13-19th May.
The National Trust is looking for volunteers with an interest in historic buildings to help care for Loughwood Meeting House, near Kilmington. This very special place of worship is a hidden gem that has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century. Founded in secret during a time of great persecution towards non-conformists, Loughwood Meeting House is one of the earliest surviving...
Outpatients who need medication following a hospital appointment will now benefit from a new pharmacy facility from Boots, which opened on 2 April.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s outpatient pharmacy faced growing demand with nearly 3000 items dispensed every week meaning it had outgrown its previous space.
Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director of Medicines...
The housebuilder behind the Saltram Meadow site in Plymstock has secured planning permission for the next two stages of the development, meaning construction will begin soon on 223 new high-quality homes.
Plymouth City Council gave approval to Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon for phases seven and eight of the development, which lies on the edge of the National Trust’s nearby...
In a bid to crack down on crime in Plymouth city centre, police officers are carrying out increased high-visibility patrol operations in partnership with other agencies.
The operation follows an increase in reports of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour including street drinking.
“These crimes are having a detrimental effect on local businesses and communities,” said...
An eco-adventurer who has previously rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and cycled is aiming to set another world record to raise awareness about the climate crisis and how we can all make an impact to help.
Isaac Kenyon, from Hertfordshire, now based in Devon, will be running this year's London Marathon dressed as a tree.
The 30-year-old is hoping to break the World Record for...
Through this year’s National Theatre Connections Festival, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) celebrates the talent of more than 100 local young people aged 13-19 as nine groups from Plymouth and the surrounding area are welcomed to perform on its Drum stage.
From 16 - 20 April, TRP will host performances from: Atlantic Coast Theatre, Lipson Cooperative Academy, King Edward VI Community...
Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools is rolling out high-quality virtual work experiences to build young peoples’ skills and confidence in Devon.
This is part of a new £2 million scheme in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) to re-invent work experience for young people. It will develop engaging, meaningful virtual work experiences for state-educated 13–...
