Plymouth

UHP patient first in the country to be treated with new migraine drug

A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.

Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...

One of region's community heroes recognised by Drake Circus

Matthew Jeffery has been named Drake Circus’ Christmas Community Hero after going the extra mile last year to raise money for charity despite a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in July 2020.

Nominated by his girlfriend Sabrina Turner, keen runner, Matthew refused to let the devastating news about his health keep him from his hobby. What’s more, he set out to raise as much money as possible...

Family pay tribute following fatal collision in Plymouth

Police have named a man who died following a collision on Embankment Road on Saturday 7 January.

Jay Whiting, 21, from Plymouth, sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle collision which happened at around 2.10am.

Despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene, he died later in hospital.

The family of Jay have paid tribute to him.

They...

New Music at Levinsky Hall

New Music at Levinsky Hall

Join us for an exciting evening of works of our time - string trios of the 20th and 21st centuries - performed by the translucent London-based Trio Kurtag, and the premiere of a new composition commissioned by Musica Viva from David Bessell.

David specialises in electronic music, and Trio Kurtag performs a wide range of repertoire of the present day.

This promises to be a unique concert, a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in music that is literally being heard for the first time, along with music that is recently composed.

Do join us for this exceptional...

Liz King Appointed as Executive Director, Producing & Programming at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth have announced Liz King as their new Executive Director, Producing & Programming in the theatres latest move in its creative renewal programme.

Liz King joins TRP from The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh where she is Director of Producing. During her tenure at the Lyceum Liz has overseen numerous productions including the award-winning production of Life is...

Plymouth Science Park tenant Acronyms celebrates expansion in Cornwall

Plymouth Science Park IT consultancy Acronyms has opened its latest office in Roche, expanding its service offering to Plymouth, Bristol and Cornwall.

IT support and consultancy company Acronyms have been based at Plymouth Science Park since 2013, and have recently opened a third site in the South West at the Victoria Offices and Conference Centre in Roche, Cornwall to accommodate...

New Royal Eye Infirmary for Plymouth is taking shape

People with eye conditions will be able to access a brand-new state-of-the-art facility this year as the building for a new Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) is well underway.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s new REI on William Prance Road will include theatres, an increased number of treatment rooms and an expanded area for children.

Dave Adams, Head of the Optometry...

2023 shows at Theatre Royal Plymouth to keep the youngest family members entertained

Want to keep the young ones entertained throughout the year? Look no further!

Theatre Royal Plymouth has a huge range of family shows on offer in 2023.

The likes of Annie , Charlie & The Chocolate Factory , Spongebob The Musical , Zog and Demon Dentist are all visiting Plymouth over the next 12 months.

Here is a list of some of the shows the whole family will be...

Dementia charity in Plymouth benefits from support of city's building society branch

A charity that helps enrich the lives of people with dementia has benefited from a donation of almost £2,000, thanks to colleagues at a Plymouth building society branch.

Memory Matters, which works across Devon and Cornwall to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia, received £1,902 from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after being nominated for...

Strictly Ballroom is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit musical Strictly Ballroom is set to sweep audiences off their feet once more when the new 2022/2023 tour, directed by the fab-u-lous Craig Revel Horwood, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30 January – 04 February 2023 . Former Strictly Come Dancing champion, Kevin Clifton stars as Scott Hastings and EastEnders star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Maisie Smith...

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