Plymouth

Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers to launch at Theatre Royal Plymouth

International singer-songwriter and best-selling author, Tom Fletcher (McFly), brings his smash-hit book, The Creakers, to the stage in a brand-new musical perfect for young people and brave adults!

The world premiere stage production of The Creakers will begin its journey at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 25 October – 02 November with tickets going on sale to the general public on the...

Young AO delivery van fanatic gets chance to ride in one during dream VIP tour of depot 

A five-year-old obsessed with AO’s distinctive green delivery vans had his dream come true, when he was invited for a guided tour of his local depot.

Arthur Wright, from Plymouth, was invited to the online electricals retailer’s Exeter outbase and was given the VIP treatment. Arthur and his mum Caroline were greeted with picnic and a cake in the shape of an AO van, before he was...

Apprentice Ruby set for care sector success

A Plymouth teenager has embarked on a career in the care sector after looking after her grandparents ignited a passion for helping others.

Ruby Rose, 16, started a Health & Social Care Level 2 apprenticeship in October with leading training provider Realise while working at Wisteria House in Plymstock.

Speaking at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Ruby said she...

National Marine Aquarium celebrates 25th anniversary with record breaking year

On Wednesday 31 January 2024, the National Marine Aquarium welcomed its 355,000th visitor

At the end of January 2024, the National Marine Aquarium welcomed its final visitor of the 2023/2024 season, closing the books on their most successful year since opening 25 years ago, with record numbers of community visits, Blue Mind activities and the UK’s inaugural Seagrass Symposium....

£11.6m Heritage Fund grant for UK’s first National Marine Park in Plymouth

Britain’s Ocean City leads the way to become the UK’s first National Marine Park after announcing £11.6million funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This substantial investment will enable the delivery of a £22 million transformational five-year programme that will engage an entire city in its landscape and heritage.

The project will revolutionise the way Plymouth...

Step into spring with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans.

There’s loads going on this season from Easter adventures and family trails to tree planting and learning about veteran trees to guided art tours and much more.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you...

Drake Circus - 2023 in review: 10 new brand openings under year of community focused events

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination, Drake Circus and The Barcode, is riding high after a successful 2023 saw ten new brands open across its portfolio, and a multitude of community events and initiatives throughout the year.

New store openings included popular jewellery, fashion and homeware brand Oliver Bonas which launched its first store within the city at the centre ahead of...

Maverrik Expands Managed Services Department.

Maverrik, the largest social selling training company in the UK is pleased to announce the expansion of its Managed Services Department with the addition of four members of the team. This strategic move is aimed at accelerating the growth and development of the company's managed services offering.

As businesses continue to evolve and face ever-changing challenges in the digital...

The Box joins forces with local partners for free climate-inspired teacher’s events

A unique collaboration between The Box, the Ocean Conservation Trust, University of Plymouth and Surfers Against Sewage is bringing two days of free CPD opportunities for teachers to the city next month.

The events will look at climate change in Plymouth’s National Marine Park and will take place from 10am-3pm on Wednesday 21 February and Monday 26 February.

The first event...

Plymouth Dairy Farm celebrates growing partnership with Aldi

A local family business and dairy farm is celebrating after a record year with Aldi.

Langage Farm has supplied Aldi stores across the country with yoghurts since 2017, producing around 72,000 units each week for the UK’s fourth largest supermarket.

In 2023, the business supplied its 20 millionth yoghurt to Aldi and launched its Specially Selected Mango and Passionfruit...

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