Plymouth

Shop quality vintage clothing that's worth the weight

It's time for savvy shoppers to celebrate as Plymouth sees the debut of a brand new pop up shopping event this March called the Vintage Weigh & Pay.

The vintage shopping experience will transform Plymouth Guildhall on Sunday 12th March by offering thrifty fashion fans the innovative opportunity of filling their wardrobes without breaking the bank by paying for the weight of clothes...

Don't miss the Good Food Market at Royal William Yard

The award-winning Good Food Market will be tempting tastebuds this Sunday March 5th at its new location in Factory Cooperage.

The monthly market, which hosts over 60 regular stallholders, is now the biggest food market in the area. The Good Food Market, a regular destination for South West ‘foodies’, will offer a host of local food and drink suppliers and producers at the new location...

Wally's Dance Party raises £770 for South West Mesothelioma Support Group

Lively music by 'Wally's Dance Party' was enjoyed in the beautiful setting of Plymouth Guildhall by those who attended an evening of ballroom and sequence dancing on Thursday 2nd February.

The event was organised by mesothelioma patient Wally Wright, in association with the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Pauline Murphy and her consort Councillor Brian Vincent, both...

Burn calories and spring clean our woodlands

Plymouth residents are being invited to get active, get outside into the great outdoors and spring clean the city's green spaces as part of the Great British Spring Clean.

Active Neighbourhoods Plymouth is supporting the UK’s Great British Spring Clean campaign in March this year, running three events to tidy up local woodlands at Budshead Woods, Efford Marsh and Kings Tamerton Woods...

‘Saved’ woodland becomes charity’s 50th wildlife haven

A woodland which was saved from development has become Devon Wildlife Trust’s 50th nature reserve.

New England Wood covers 50 acres at Lee Mill, half a mile from the A38 and seven miles to the east of Plymouth. Described as a ‘charming, broadleaved woodland’, the new nature reserve also has the River Yealm passing beneath its trees.

The wildlife haven is Devon Wildlife Trust’...

Investigation after unprovoked assault in Plymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of young men were subjected to an unprovoked attack in Plymouth.

The incident happened between 3.10am and 3.20am in Taunton Avenue at Whitleigh on Saturday 25 February.

Two men wearing balaclavas approached the group of four and asked them for cigarettes.

When they declined, one of the two men began punching out at a...

Students invited join the Circus at Drake Circus Student Night

Drake Circus, Plymouth, is holding a circus themed student shopping night on Thursday March 2 - 6-8pm - with lots of exclusive deals and discounts from top high street stores.

There will be a huge range of exclusive deals for students, like 20% off at Topshop, River Island and Footasylum - as well as a unicycle act, hulahoop acts and juggling

"Drake Circus aims to offer a high...

Spaces available in Plymouth Sunday League

There are just two spots left in the official Plymouth 6-a-side league and teams are urged to sign up soon.

At the moment it will cost just £1 to join the league – a saving of £24!

The league is held at Devonport High School For Boys on Sunday and runs throughout the year.

All matches are refereed by a qualified official and all the equipment is provided.

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DJ Spikey Paws to visit Drake Circus

Entertainer DJ Spikey Paws from the new online kids craze Animal Jam is coming to Drake Circus Plymouth Saturday 4th March 2017.

The online hit game Animal Jam is aimed to teach young children all about the natural world, and is packed full of National Geographic videos, facts, games and more!

On Saturday the 4th of March DJ Spikey Paws, famous on the online playground, will...

Stiffer penalties for using mobile devices while driving

Drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel now face tougher penalties.

From today (1 March 2017) both the fine and penalty points will double - from £100 to £200 and from 3 to 6 points.

Between 1 and 7 March Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police roads policing alliance will be out on the region’s roads ensuring compliance with the new legislation. The option...

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