Plymouth

Walking around naked: What makes a Plymouth house a home

Having a set place on the sofa and feeling comfortable enough to go to the toilet with the door open are what makes a house a home in Plymouth, according to a new study.

It takes someone living in Plymouth on average just under four months (15 weeks) before they believe their house has become a home and it is the simple things like having a “house smell” which make all the difference...

Action to tackle vandalism at disused hotel

Urgent action is being taken to tackle ongoing problems with vandalism and anti-social behaviour at a derelict hotel in Plymouth.

Plymouth City Council has asked the owners of the disused Quality Hotel to – which was subject to the latest in a series of arson attacks earlier this week – to urgently put in place measures to improve its appearance, tighten security at the site, and make...

PCC apprentices are regional winners

A team of apprentices from Plymouth City Council took a huge leap towards becoming the Brathay national apprentice team of the year last week.

At the House of Commons, the Council’s team of dynamic young apprentices were announced as one of eight teams (out of an original 47) to make it through to the final.

This would be a huge achievement on its own, but the delighted team...

Do parents lack faith in the British education system?

Nearly a quarter of state school pupils in England and Wales, aged 11 – 16, have regular private tuition. Further findings from the Sutton Trust show there is almost a 20% increase on the figures from 2005.

So, is it just good parenting to get your child a tutor? Or does it represent a lack of faith in the British education system?

Many would claim the rise of the private...

Sheridan leaves Argyle

Argyle have parted company with manager John Sheridan.

A club spokesman said John has reached a mutual agreement with the Pilgrims to cancel the final year of his three-year contract with immediate effect after he expressed a wish to relocate back to the north of England for family reasons.

Argyle owner and chairman James Brent paid tribute to John, who took up the reins at...

Incubator push raises funds for NICU

Derriford Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have organised an incubator push on Saturday 30th May; hospital staff, parents and friends will be pushing an incubator from Plymouth City Centre to Derriford Hospital, covering approximately 10 miles, to raise funds for the ‘Keep Me Close’ campaign.

The campaign is aiming to raise £2 million to redevelop a new area of the...

How annoying are your colleagues?

The close-knit nature of many offices means it can be hard not to get on each other’s nerves once in a while. Whilst most office workers would never dream of deliberately annoying their colleagues, sometimes they can be just as bothersome without even realising it.

In a survey by office suppliers, Viking, it was discovered that Plymouth’s office workers found colleague whining to be...

Antiques Roadshow comes to Plymouth

It’s time to dust off your treasures for a great, free day out as BBC One’s ever popular Sunday evening programme Antiques Roadshow comes to The Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on Thursday 11 June 2015.

The doors open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free and no pre-registration is required. As parking on the site is limited there will be a Park and Ride bus service...

Comedy Night

Venue: 
B Bar, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 20:30
Category: 

Comedy Night with Paddy Lennox plus Mark Palmer, Alexis Wieroniey and your MC Philip Simon.

7.30pm start.

Tickets £10.

http://www.b-bar.co.uk/

Making better use of Plymouth's Guildhall

A new project has been launched to make better use of Plymouth’s Guildhall as part of an ongoing drive to make the most of council-owned buildings.

Plymouth City Council has started a soft market test to gauge interest in use of the Guildhall, and is holding a two day event for interested parties. Those who want to know more will be able to come to the Guildhall on Wednesday 27 May and...

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