Plymouth

Two key promotions for Westcotts’ Plymouth management team

Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has announced a round of promotions, including two members of its team in its Plymouth office.

Tax manager Sean Bolter is now a director at Westcotts and accounts senior Paul Maddock becomes a manager (both pictured).

The two colleagues joined the firm within months of each other and have...

Devon care homes celebrate Coronation

Union Jack hats, flags and royally themed tableware set the scene for coronation street parties and activities at four Devon care homes over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Care home residents from Southern Healthcare care homes in Seaton, Exeter, Plymouth, and Dawlish celebrated the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Many Southern Healthcare residents recalled...

South West Blood Bikes receives new Blood Bike

South West Blood Bikes' Plymouth team have taken delivery of a brand-new Yamaha Tracer 900 Blood Bike, thanks entirely to the generosity of the Devonport Royal Dockyard Sport and Social Club, whose members have raised the funds and donated this bike to the charity.

This is the first of a new homologated Blood Bike developed for groups by Yamaha UK Limited.

This is a bespoke...

The Box announced as a partner for Imperial War Museums’ national art commissioning programme

The Box is proud to announce that it’s been selected to be part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, a national partnership programme of over 20 artist commissions inspired by the heritage of conflict. Led by Imperial War Museums, the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund was created following the success of 14-18 NOW, the official UK arts programme for the First World War centenary.

The Box is one...

A school trip 65 million years in the making

One local school has won a school trip of Jurassic proportions, giving all 114 pupils the opportunity to visit an immersive dinosaur experience coming to Central Park this May half term.

Marlborough Primary Academy School, based in Plymouth, entered the competition to win tickets to Dinosaurs in the Park after receiving an email about the giveaway. Their headteacher, Mrs Green,...

* EVENT CANCELLED * Classic boat fleet ‘parade of sail’ delayed due to extreme weather conditions

Update: 12 May 2023

Due to forthcoming severe weather warnings and previous delays due to unfavourable sailing conditions, the parade of sail into Plymouth Sound due to take place on Saturday 13 May has had to be cancelled.

While this is extremely regrettable, organisers are having to make alternative arrangements for the classic boat fleet to leave Sutton Harbour earlier...

Vodafone announces 3G switch off from June

Following successful switch off pilots across Plymouth and Basingstoke in February 2023, Vodafone has announced its plans to start switching off the remainder of its UK 3G network from June 2023.

The decision to switch off 3G – which is in line with all UK mobile network operators* – will see 3G coverage gradually phased out and replaced by strengthened 4G and 5G services, meaning...

Everyman launches in Plymouth

Plymouth welcomes luxury cinema to much-loved Royal William Yard

Everyman is proud to announce the launch of its 41st venue located in Britain's Ocean City, Plymouth. Located in South West England, Plymouth is a vibrant and ambitious maritime city. The luxurious cinema will be located in Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard, a much-loved location surrounded by water, which offers...

Roarsome family fun coming to Central Park in Plymouth

Stomping into Plymouth this May half term, Dinosaurs in the Park features 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and is sure to delight dino fans of all ages.

Transforming Central Park into a palaeontologist's playground from May 19th to June 11th, Dinosaurs in the Park offers an educational and enjoyable day out for the whole family. Visitors can wind their way along the Dinosaur Trail...

South West angel investor network celebrates investment success

A network for business angel investors is set to mark the success of a Plymouth-based co-working space two years on from their investment.

The space, known as BLOCK, is a flexible workspace at Royal William Yard in the two-hundred-year-old Melville building that offers both office and collaborative workspaces plus a state-of-the-art gym, café & bar, and premium event space. With...

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