Plymouth

Former Plymouth student follows in footsteps of international stars

An 18-year-old student from Plymouth will be following in the footsteps of international stars, such as Drew McOnie, Lily James and Daisy Ridley when he performs in a dance show in London next week.

Ollie Selwood, who is studying dance at the prestigious Tring Park Performing Arts School in Hertfordshire, will be taking to the stage at the Shaw Theatre in London with fellow Tring Park...

Burts Chips and Rockfish partner for SW launch of new limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour

Award-winning artisan crisp brand Burts Chips has partnered with its Plymouth-based neighbour – premium seafood restaurant Rockfish owned by celebrated chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks – for the launch of a brand new, limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour.

Available from select retailers across the South West (RRP 79p for 40g), the new flavour is hitting shelves in June with an on-...

Public behaviour ruins a great weekend on Dartmoor

The fantastic sunny weekend we have just experienced here in the south west has seen thousands of people enjoying the outdoors and all that it has to offer. But whilst this weather provides a welcome boost to the local economy, the selfish behaviour of some people can potentially put people’s lives at risk.

At Spitchwick and Deeper Marsh cattle grid gateways were blocked and vehicles...

Open Air Cinema is back!

Plymouth Arts Centre has announced its annual programme of Open Air Cinema, at some of the UKs most spectacular outdoor cinema locations.

This much-loved feature on Plymouth’s summer calendar visits three waterside venues: Mount Edgcumbe, Tinside Lido, and the Royal William Yard for eight events in August and September. With a mix of blockbusters, cult classics and good old sing-alongs...

The Jolly Sign Making Sailor

On Saturday 17th June, the 2017 Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit took place in Plymouth.

Amongst its participants was our very own Chris Reilly, owner of Signs Express (Plymouth) in his boat Sound Venture.

Raising much needed funds for St. Luke’s Hospice – an organisation providing specialist end of life care at home, in Derriford Hospital or at their dedicated unit in...

Smiggle-mania hits Plymouth

Australia's most exciting and colourful stationery retailer, Smiggle, is set to open a store in Plymouth on Friday 23 June – marking the brands 100th store opening in the UK.

Smiggle – where a smile meets a giggle – has been a revelation since arriving on these shores in February 2014, with Plymouth marking the monumental opening while many more new stores are set to open in 2017....

History Centre signs major construction contract

Today is a landmark day for the Plymouth History Centre which has signed a £22.6 million contract with construction and regeneration specialist Willmott Dixon.

The signing of the contract marks a new phase for the project and means that major construction work can now progress.

Willmott Dixon has already completed the enabling works for the History Centre, a task which has...

Plymouth City Centre Company appoints new Chief Executive

Steve Hughes will join the company at the beginning of August fresh from leading the Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District to an overwhelming “yes” vote to carry on its work for another five years.

During his time in Bournemouth Steve was instrumental in creating a new vision and five year business plan for the BID, developing a year round programme of events to drive...

Tesco serves up 79,092 meals in Plymouth,

Tesco’s food surplus redistribution initiative, Community Food Connection, has now served up 79,092 meals from Plymouth stores, a total 270,167 from Devon stores and 10 million meals nationally, helping more than 5,000 charities and community groups across the country.

This work is a key part of Tesco’s target to ensure no food safe for human consumption will go to waste by the end of...

Freemasons to hold public vote on £3m charity grants

The Freemasons are holding an unprecedented public vote to decide how to spend a special three million pounds of charity funding as part of their 300th anniversary celebrations this year.

Freemasons throughout the country have selected 300 local charities to receive a special Community Award, but the decision on the size of grant – ranging from £4,000 to £25,000 – is being decided by...

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