Plymouth City Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic runners interested in leading new women’s running groups at local primary schools and nurseries.
The Council’s sports development unit wants to expand its beginners’ running network with new sessions designed for busy mums.
Sports Development Manager Louise Kelley said: “We have a great track record in encouraging people...
Archive footage of Plymouth’s rich and varied past will be used to open a window on the city’s future as part of a new annual film commission.
Coordinated by Peninsula Arts – the public arts programme of Plymouth University – and the South West Film and Television Archive (SWFTA), the £5,000 commission opportunity will be open to both filmmakers and curators.
Do you hear what we hear? That’s the sound of Dogs Trust Ilfracombe decking the halls with bow wows of holly in preparation for its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th November.
Taking place at Braunton Parish Hall from 9.30am-12.30pm, the annual event promises to be a great day out for all the family with four-legged friends invited to join in the fun too!
Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer’s promoter has confirmed that comedian Bob Mortimer has undergone a successful triple bypass heart operation, and subsequently their Plymouth show on Sunday 29 November has been cancelled.
Following the operation, Bob will need to rest and recuperate for several weeks. Because of this, the first leg of the upcoming UK tour ‘25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer...
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spending Review and Autumn Statement announcement on Wednesday 25 November, Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce, as part of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) network, is urging the government to fix the deep-rooted structural issues facing the UK economy.
While the UK economy continues to grow at a good pace, the slightly weaker numbers recorded in...
A new ‘code of good conduct’ for Plymouth’s licensed drivers, vehicle owners and operators could be brought in as part of a review of the city’s taxi licensing policy.
The code would set out standards of dress and behaviour for the trade so that passengers can expect a professional service when they book a ride.
It also offers clear guidance to make sure drivers think about...
With Christmas just around the corner, there is an opportunity to support Hospiscare and find a bargain at the ‘Pre-Loved’ sale at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 14th November.
Hosted by the racecourse’s Conference and Events Manager, Sylvia Fairchild, the event will look to raise funds for Hospiscare to help them continue their amazing work, caring for those who are terminally...
Plymouth has a lot going on to entertain the kids this half term and some are even Halloween themed.
What’s in your woods? 10 October to 1 November Explore your local woodland this Autumn with a range of activities and have some crafty, arty, edible family fun with Stepping Stones to Nature. Please click here for more details.
There is just one month to go until the 2015 Glyndebourne Tour arrives at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Now in its 47th year, Glyndebourne Tour will present three main stage productions, two of which transfer straight from the 2015 Glyndebourne Festival where they premiered this summer.
Starting the week of world-class operas is a revival of an opulent period staging of...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked attack that left the 14-year-old boy with a broken nose.
The incident took place on Lydford Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth at around 8pm on Friday 23rd October. The victim was initially approached by a group of five teenage boys and a girl.
One of the group then carried out the attack, he is described as white, 6ft tall...
