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Global conference on computer music research

Researchers and innovators from across the world will be travelling to Plymouth this month for a major global conference on the potential impacts of computer music.

The 11th International Symposium on Computer Music Multidisciplinary Research (CMMR) – carrying the title Music, Mind, and Embodiment – will take place from June 16-19.

Hosted by Plymouth University’s...

Antiques Roadshow filming travel advice

On June 11 two Park and Ride buses will be laid on for people wanting to see Fiona Bruce and her team of experts film the BBC's most popular antiques show.

“The buses should help alleviate parking pressure at the Yard during the recording of the show,” says Emily Handslip, Urban Splash Associate Director, (which starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm).

There will be two Park...

Website helps anglers find best spot to fish

A new mobile-friendly interactive website has been launched today to help anglers, and would-be anglers, find the best spot to fish.

Fishinginfo.co.uk provides everything needed for a fishing trip, from searching for fishing spots to what the weather is doing and live water levels to information on buying a rod licence and where to buy kit.

Produced by the Angling Trust in...

Police appeal for witnesses after man found seriously injured in Plymouth

Police are investigating a serious incident in Plymouth after a man was found critically injured in the street in the early hours of Tuesday 9 June.

Emergency services were called to Wingfield Way in Stoke around 2.25am and found the man unconscious having sustained several injuries, including a serious head injury.

The man, in his 40s and from Plymouth, was treated by...

Barker's back for Berwick meeting

FORMER Plymouth captain and number one Ben Barker is due back at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening (7.15pm) when the Skills Group Devils meet Berwick in the Premier League.

It will be Barker’s second visit to the Devon track this season as he scored 12 (paid 13) from five rides as a guest for Peterborough’s Oliver Allen when he helped the Panthers to a 52-40 league win at the...

British Firework Championships 2015

The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return the Plymouth for its 19th showdown in August 2015.

Visitors from all over the world can see the skies light up over Plymouth's spectacular waterfront on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August.

The Royal Air Force’s world-famous aerobatics team, The Red Arrows, will take to the skies for an exciting, heart-pounding air display this summer.

Residents and visitors to Plymouth will be able to watch as fast jet pilots put on a show to remember. Taking to the air on the second night of the British Firework...

Armed Forces Day 2015

Plymouth Armed Forces Day Flag Raising– Monday 22 June

There will be a Flag raising ceremony in front of Plymouth Guildhall at 10am on Monday 22 June to raise awareness for Armed Forces Day. Following the raising of the flag the Lord Mayor of Plymouth will present veteran’s badges to new veterans.

Armed Forces Day Saturday 27 June 9.30am-11pm

Join us with military personnel, their families and veterans, as we all celebrate our Armed Forces past and present.

Located on Plymouth Hoe with spectacular panoramic views over Plymouth Sound visitors will be able to...

Royal Naval Volunteer Band Association Festival

Ten bands made up of 400 volunteer musicians representing the Royal Navy will perform their talents in a prestigious festival on The Hoe.

Programme of Events

9am - Marching Displays 10.20am - Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps Plymouth Display 12pm - The Band of HM Royal Marines Plymouth Marching Display 12.30pm - Concert Band Performances 4.30p - Presentation of awards and prizes

The bands will perform compete for the Commander in Chief’s Challenge Trophy and the honour of being crowned “Best Overall Volunteer Band in the Royal Navy” amongst other awards, the...

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Plymouth in 2015 starring ALEXANDRA BURKE as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth for two weeks only!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of Whitney’s greatest hits...

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