Plymouth

Former University of Plymouth student becomes charity ambassador

A former University of Plymouth marine biologist student has become an ambassador for a charity tackling plastic pollution.

Mae Dorricott, 24, is a member of Plastic Pollution Awareness and Actions Project (PPAAP), which aims to end single plastic use - starting in the takeaway and restaurant industry.

And she was among businesses, scientists, innovators and teachers from...

Exhibition: The Unknown Knowns

www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/exhibition-the-unknown-knowns

Free admission Opening times: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 11:00-16:00

In a world where data is as valuable as land, how vigilantly are we protecting our most prized assets, and how much of ourselves is available on the open market?

By sharing our personal preferences, thumbprints and 3D face scans how easily can we be tracked and influenced and who is watching on the other side of the telescreen?

In 'The Unknown Knowns', Plymouth-based curator Vickie Fear brings together artists...

André Rieu to enchant big screen audiences in Plymouth again

THIS summer, the King of Waltz, André Rieu, returns to Maastricht to play his annual hometown concert – and once again it will be shown by Vue.

In what has become a yearly tradition, the world-famous violinist and conductor will play to music fans from across the globe, as Maastricht’s medieval town square is transformed into a spectacular backdrop for these unforgettable concerts...

Plymouth, Truro and Penzance drop-in events announced to update residents on South West rail resilience progress

Network Rail has announced community drop-in sessions in Plymouth, Truro and Penzance to update local communities on ongoing work to improve the resilience of the stretch of railway that connects Cornwall and South Devon with the rest of the country.

The community drop-in events follow on from Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s recent announcement that £80m will be made available to...

The Box restores the document allowing the Mayflower passengers to settle in America

Thanks to a partnership with Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, one of the most significant pieces of Anglo-American history has been conserved so it can travel to Plymouth, Devon for the first time.

Signed in 1621, the Second Peirce Patent is the oldest existing state document of New England. In 2020, it will return to ‘Old’ England as part of the city’s Mayflower...

Plymouth nurse to take part in women bikers’ worldwide relay

An outpatient nurse at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth is to take part in a worldwide women bikers’ relay to raise awareness of women as active participants in motorsports.

Sara Hawkins from Looe is a lifelong motor-biker, riding in her father’s sidecar when she was a child and getting her first motorbike at aged 17. She rode a lot before having children and took it up again...

Spring Wedding Fair at Kitley House Hotel

Looking for the perfect place to say "I do"? Kitley House Hotel at Yealmpton near Plymouth is holding a Wedding Fair on Sunday 28th April from 1pm – 4pm.

Enjoy a glass of bubbly and talk to exhibitors covering a range of wedding services including dresses, cars, cakes, flowers, decorations and much, much more.

Wedding co-ordinator, Julie, will be on hand to talk you through...

Spring Wedding Fair at Kitley House Hotel

Looking for the perfect place to say "I do"? Kitley House Hotel at Yealmpton near Plymouth is holding a Wedding Fair on Sunday 28th April from 1pm – 4pm.

Enjoy a glass of bubbly and talk to exhibitors covering a range of wedding services including dresses, cars, cakes, flowers, decorations and much, much more.

Wedding Coordinator, Julie, will be on hand to talk you through Kitley’s range of packages to create a day that’s perfect for you.

Pop the date in your diary to sample a taste of your dream wedding at this beautiful, exclusive-use venue in the South...

Devon pet sanctuary warns of damage caused to unsocialised dogs

A Devon animal charity is taking in an alarming number of dogs that have never set foot outside a garden.

Some of the dogs rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Elfordleigh in the South Hams have not seen a lead, let alone walked to a park or the woods.

By the time they are brought to the sanctuary, some of these dogs will display defensive or aggressive traits...

Bruton Knowles Plymouth Office Latest Deals Done

Bruton Knowles Plymouth based property consultancy continues to secure new deals and instructions across the local area. The sales/lettings cover both the commercial and industrial sectors, showcasing the team’s range of expertise and skill sets.

Highlighting the demand for ‘smaller’ industrial units within the area, Bruton Knowles has recently let units 1D and 1E at Riverside...

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