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Two men wanted on warrant in Plymouth

Police are appealing to the public to assist in finding two wanted men in Plymouth.

Christopher Edmonson (pictured left) and Darren Willmer (pictured right) are both wanted on warrant after failing to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court.

Christopher Edmonson, 25, from Plymouth, was originally charged with a road traffic offence. He is described as white, 6ft 4ins tall, of...

Charity receives funding to help city homeless

A charity dedicated to helping the homeless will be able to provide homes to rent thanks to Plymouth City Council’s innovative Social Enterprise Investment Fund.

PATH, Plymouth Access to Housing has been awarded £127,500 under the fund to enable the charity to buy and lease properties.

The fund means the charity can expand its offer to help the homeless in Devon by providing...

How to be a Man

How to be a man is a light-hearted solo show that explores the crisis of masculinity, male privilege and gender identity.

The theme of masculinity is explored from a queer perspective, examining the causes and reactions to the crisis of masculinity, how in a world built around patriarchy both men and women have suffered. The work is an argument for feminism and a call for gender equality. It challenges men to own up to their inherited privilege and fight the urge to hold on to it.

Jon is a Manchester based theatre maker who has been making and performing theatre in the...

How to be a Man

How to be a man is a light-hearted solo show that explores the crisis of masculinity, male privilege and gender identity.

The theme of masculinity is explored from a queer perspective, examining the causes and reactions to the crisis of masculinity, how in a world built around patriarchy both men and women have suffered. The work is an argument for feminism and a call for gender...

Marine science meets photography at student exhibition in the Ocean City

Students from the arts and the sciences have joined together to create a photography exhibition exploring the relationship between people and the sea and issues of sustainability in the marine environment.

‘The Sea & Me’ is a collaboration between Plymouth University undergraduates on its Marine Science and Photography degrees and features a collection of artwork that reflects a...

Brothers sign up for Superhero Children’s Fun Run

The latest two superheroes signed up for the Gold Dust Appeal Superhero Children’s Fun Run event are brothers, Corbin (6 years old) and Channing (16 months) Lyddiatt from Plymouth.

Last year, at just a month old, Channing was sent up to the Children’s Assessment Unit by the family’s GP after showing signs of dehydration, rapid breathing and mottled skin.

Mum Kylie said: “We...

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe bring new tour to Plymouth

Two of the greatest voices in the world, the nation's leading musical theatre star, Michael Ball and the nation's favourite tenor, Alfie Boe, today announce that they are joining forces for the first time, to record a brand new album as well as take to the stage for a unique UK headline Tour.

Entitled 'Together', the album is to be released on Decca Records on 21st October 2016, and...

Star Wars assembly at Ridgeway School

Students in year 8 and 9 at Ridgeway School were treated to a special Growth Mind-set Star Wars themed assembly recently in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Special guest star was Darth Poveda, otherwise known as Head of Post 16, Martin Poveda.

“The message to the students was clear, “said Jim Strachan, Head of Academic Progress for Years 8 & 9 “Be one with the force and have...

Festival of Arts at Castle Drogo

Castle Drogo will be the backdrop for a creative programme of exhibitions and performances celebrating the creative spirit of Dartmoor from Saturday 14 May until Sunday 19 June.

There will be artist’s exhibitions, workshops, theatre and a costume display by the students of Plymouth College.

To launch the event, there will be an open evening on Friday 13 May, including live...

Work starts on Mayflower Water Treatment Works

Work has started on South West Water's new £60million state-of-the-art water treatment works, which will serve Plymouth and the surrounding area. Representatives from Bickleigh Parish Council, South Hams District Council, Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority visited the construction site at Roborough, just north of Plymouth, to see the progress being...

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