A Plymouth University spin out venture founded on breakthrough research into the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels has received significant investment following a first round of fundraising.
PulsiV Solar has been backed with £500,000 of investment to continue its development of technology that significantly improves the amount of energy generated by solar panel inverters, which...
A comprehensive study of every team and all the top name players’ followers highlights massive appeal of global game
Plymouth Argyle have claimed 3rd place in League Two, in the social media version released today.
While on the pitch Argyle are flying high in top spot, their 39,200 followers on Twitter means they are nearly successful in the social media stakes, behind only...
Devon Community Foundation hosted its annual Volunteer of the Year Awards sponsored by Quilter Cheviot last week, honouring the hard work and achievements of the many volunteers making a real difference in our Devon communities.
Battling On were awarded the Sir Eric Dancer Thriving Communities Award for a local community group which most demonstrates the qualities of thriving...
Halloween spectacular with Haunt the Woods plus very special guests this October at the B-Bar.
This gig will spread out across multiple floors of the wonderful Barbican Theatre and B-Bar, will feature guest DJs and support acts and see the band play material from their upcoming album plus live favourites.
With major label interest, a slew of successful support slots and a new album on the way, 2015 is becoming a huge year for the south-west's Haunt the Woods. This will be a show to remember. The excellent Wildwood Kin and Gareth & Annie will provide support sets....
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...
