Plymouth

Plymouth children set conga challenge

Leading charity Action for Children and The World of Eric Carle™ are encouraging children’s centres, nurseries and groups for under-fives in Plymouth to host a ‘Giant Wiggle’ during the week of 21-27 March to celebrate the UK’s best-selling children’s book, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar™’.

The sponsored events will bring together under-fives to form a giant caterpillar conga line and...

Eco-Village moves a step closer

A new eco-village on the outskirts of Plymouth - which will provide jobs and homes and is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK - is moving a step closer to reality.

Bickleigh Down, which off Tavistick Road and can be accessed from Towerfield Drive, is the name of the planned development of 91 sustainable homes (including affordable homes), and will provide 33 local jobs....

The Big Day Wedding Show 2016

Planning your perfect Pinterest Wedding? Of course you are! Who isn’t these days, sparkly rock on your finger or not! So why not hop-skip along to Plymouth Pavilions for ‘The Big Day’ Wedding Show on Sunday 28 February - bringing Pinterest to life and Etsy to everyone!

Amongst the stands there will not only be fabulous venues and fantastic photographers, but also something a little...

WARNING as strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Devon

Police are advising people to take extra care on Monday 8 February after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning of very strong winds.

Heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of between 60 and 70 mph are likely from 3am on Monday morning.

As a result, traffic disruption is expected due to fallen trees and flooded roads.

Motorists are asked to drive carefully,...

Work starts to improve walking and cycling links between rail station and Central Park

Work to improve walking and cycling links between Plymouth’s rail station and Central Park will soon get under way.

The scheme, which will complement improvements already made around the station, will address many of the challenges faced by cyclists and pedestrians, including those with visual impairments.

Improvements, which have been agreed following consultation with more...

New shop on the block

For over 40 years, Flannels has been the go-to style destination for clothing, shoes and accessories from many of the world’s finest designers. This month sees the store open its doors in Plymouth for the first time.

The store, which is spread over four floors, will specialise in the latest contemporary men’s and women’s designer clothing, footwear and accessories.

Jenna...

Success for Devon in SW Tourism Awards

Devon swept to victory, winning 30 awards in this year’s South West Tourism awards and will see ten businesses go through to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in March.

Ninety-five different awards were announced at the event, which took place in Exeter Cathedral last night (4 February).

Devon saw ‘Gold’ was awarded to Calvert Trust, Exmoor, for Access and...

City Council in UK top 100 for apprentices

Plymouth City Council has been recognised in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list, sponsored by City and Guilds, which is compiled annually by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognises excellence in businesses that employ apprentices.

The list was announced at the National Apprenticeship Awards, which took place last month in London.

After a tough...

Give Barbican Leisure Park your best ‘Blue Steel'

To celebrate the return of iconic and hilarious male supermodel ‘Zoolander’ to the big screen, Barbican Leisure Park has created a selfie competition with a difference.

Calling out for people of Plymouth to share their very best ‘Blue Steel’ selfies for the chance of winning a free meal and movie tickets to the new Zoolander 2 movie.

The hotly anticipated film hits our cinema...

CCTV appeal after attempted robbery

Police in Plymouth have issued CCTV footage of a suspect they wish to identify following an attempted robbery in a City store.

The incident occurred at just after 7.00am on Monday 1st February at the Co-op Store in Poole Park Road, in the Barne Barton area of the City.

The offender entered the store wielding an iron bar and forced the staff to the rear of the store whilst...

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