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Vote now: Plymouth’s next laureate

Literature Works has opened public voting for the next Plymouth Laureate of Words, inviting people to choose who will be the city’s next literary voice.

The Laureate role celebrates Plymouth’s vibrant literary culture by championing local voices, telling community stories, and writing about the city through creative commissions and events. A partnership between Literature Works,...

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Donation helps inspire Plymouth's young readers

Plymouth charity Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP) has received a £2,500 donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, helping them reach around 1,000 local children with vital literacy programmes over the next year.

The funding will support PCiP’s Community Story Telling and Book Gifting projects — initiatives aimed at encouraging a love of reading from an...

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Plymouth safe bus still operating

People in Plymouth are being reminded that the Safe Bus remains available every Saturday night, though it has moved to a new temporary location at bus stop DC2 on Derry’s Cross roundabout, outside Timber Vault Escape Rooms (PL1 2TE). The move is due to ongoing roadworks on Royal Parade, expected to last nine months.

The Safe Bus operates from 10pm Saturday to 4am Sunday, offering a...

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Matilda musical announces touring cast

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Matilda The Musical, which celebrates 15 years on stage in 2025.

The tour kicks off in Leicester this October and will visit 15 cities across the UK, including Bradford, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Cardiff—where the production will run over Christmas until 17 January 2027. One of...

IE Hub announces new partnership with Citizens Advice Plymouth

IE Hub, one of the UK’s leading free online budgeting tools, has announced a new partnership with Citizens Advice Plymouth.

This partnership will give Plymouth residents another access route for support into Citizens Advice Plymouth through a streamlined, digital referral process.

Through the collaboration, Plymouth based residents looking for support with debts or income...

Theatre Royal Plymouth partners with Good Chance Theatre to support creatives from refugee backgrounds

In its 10th anniversary year, pioneering refugee-led arts charity Good Chance Theatre is launching a landmark initiative: Stage Door 10. This national training programme will place 10 people from displaced backgrounds in paid creative traineeships with 10 of the UK’s leading theatre and arts organisations, including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP).

Partnering with TRP, Bradford...

Local dental team take on race for life to raise funds for cancer research

A team of orthodontic professionals in Plymouth recently took part in a 5K ‘Race for Life’ fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The myorthodontist Plymouth team are excited to reveal that they raised a grand total of £1,437.50 for the charity - one which is close to their hearts.

Commenting on the team’s participation, Orthodontic Therapist Jessica Harry...

Dedicated officers and staff recognised at special Plymouth awards ceremony

Congratulations to all those Plymouth officers and staff who received much deserved recognition at a special awards ceremony in the city.

The group are celebrated for their bravery and dedication to the communities of Devon and Cornwall. Worthy winners received thanks from Plymouth Police Commander Scott Bradley and enjoyed the celebratory afternoon along with their family and...

Over 18s wrestling returns to new rooftop venue

Have you been asking for an all out, no filters, no holds barred, 18+ wrestling event right on your door step?

Well after six long years of asking, REACH wrestling is here to fulfill your needs for violence and carnage.

REACH wrestling is the Premier wrestling organisation in Devon and Cornwall. For seven years REACH wrestling has been putting on countless spectacular shows...

Champion of Champions British Firework Championships return to Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe will once again come alive with colour and excitement this summer as it hosts the British Firework Championships on Wednesday, 13 and Thursday, 14 August 2025.

Sponsored by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, this year’s event promises to be even more spectacular, as six previous winners return to compete for the title of ‘Champion of...

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