Science fact and science fiction will collide with the launch of an initiative themed around an International Space Station mission this winter.
As British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake’s Principia Mission prepares for launch in December, a new reading initiative – One Giant Read – will become a reality here on Earth.
A partnership between the Gold Dust Appeal and St Mellion International Resort has been launched with a fitness challenge.
Anyone taking up the Gold Dust Challenge – which offers a variety of activities – gets a five-day temporary membership for St Mellion. A £10 registration fee and any sponsorship raised by participants will all go to Gold Dust.
This winter, as part of the BFI’s three month UK-wide blockbuster, LOVE: FILMS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH… FILMS TO BREAK YOUR HEART in partnership with Plusnet, the BFI will be teaming up with Vue Cinemas to spread the love nationwide for the big screen experience.
Vue Cinemas across the UK, including Plymouth, will unite the nation’s passion for cinema with the ultimate love-in and date...
CATERed - Plymouth’s school meal provider - has organised a job swap between one of its kitchen managers and a top local chef as part of National School Meals Week.
On Monday 2 November Bridget Pook, Catering Manager from Stoke Damerel Primary School was joined by two pupils from Mayflower Academy to help out at family run bistro, Jolly Jacks. Bridget was busy in the the kitchen, while...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are urging locals to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night by following some simple do’s and don’ts to reduce risks.
As fireworks are explosives and burn at such high temperatures, the utmost care is necessary in their storage, handling and use, whether you are organising a display for the family, friends or the general public.
Plymouth Science Park’s groundbreaking mentoring scheme for businesses has been recognised by industry leaders as a UK first.
The Park provides all tenants with free access to an advisory board made up of a panel of experts in a variety of specialisms in order to help them transform and grow their businesses.
The Plymouth Science Park Advisory Board was formed in 2013 to...
Some albums can take on a life of their own and become bigger than the sum of their parts. The music of Frankie and the No-Go Road stands tall in Rita Hosking's impressive discography of well crafted, meaningful songs that convey her sincere voice and unique version of mountain soul. But dig deeper and her sixth studio album is a doorway to a realization of “more worlds than one” a realm...
It has been announced that the 2015 Armed Forces Day event in Plymouth, which saw around 50,000 people attend, has been shortlisted for Best Tourism Event in the Devon Tourism Awards.
As one of the finalists for the award Plymouth City Council, organisers of the event, will compete to be awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze along side Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink and The...
Plymouth City Councillor Nick Kelly has chosen to donate £350 from his Community Grant Scheme to the Gold Dust Appeal.
Gold Dust is aimed at raising £100,000.00 to transform the children’s wards, creating a bright, welcoming environment on level 12 at Derriford Hospital.
This will include tactile, colourful and interactive displays for patients and their families. Mr Kelly,...
A Plymouth man has been fined more than £20,000 after admitting renting out substandard houses to 30 people without being a registered landlord.
John Mayer, of 68, Exmouth Road, Plymouth, pleaded guilty to four cases of failing to apply for a licence to operate a house in multiple occupation as required by the Housing Act 2004.
He also failed to comply with improvement notices...
