Plymouth has won its bid to host the start of the next edition of the prestigious Transat sailing event in 2016.
Born as the OSTAR and the original solo race across the North Atlantic in 1960, The Transat has firmly established itself as one of the major events in the professional yachting calendar.
The first edition went from Plymouth to New York and this successful bid by...
Almost half (45%) of office workers in the South West spend less than 30 minutes a day walking around at work, according to new statistics released ahead of the first On Your Feet Britain campaign to get office workers moving more.
Get Britain Standing is partnering with the British Heart Foundation to launch the UK’s first On Your Feet Britain campaign on 24th April, encouraging...
Work to transform North Cross roundabout into a wildflower haven continues with a mass seed sowing session.
Last week parts of the grassed areas were cleared, leaving the city centre site looking more like a ploughed field.
Today (Wednesday 8 April), people of all ages are being invited to come and help sow wildflower seed by hand. Starting at 10.30am people can just turn up at...
In the run up to the summer, why not learn a couple of French or Spanish words to help you on your next holiday? Join our FREE classes during the week of 13th to the 16th of April. Hurry, spaces are limited!
French Beginners: Tuesday 14th April, 6-7pm French Intermediates: Monday 13th April, 7-8pm Spanish Beginners: Thursday 16th April, 6:30-7:30pm Spanish Intermediates: Wednesday 15th April, 7-8pm
The free lessons will be held at our premises: 3-5 Moon Street, Bretonside, Plymouth PL4 0AL.
To book your free lesson, please contact us at info@atlanticlanguagetraining...
Honesty, compromise – and at least two TVs in the home have been named among the top secrets to a happy marriage, a study has revealed.
Researchers polled 2,000 happily married Brits and found that alongside the more well-known tips, these couples also suggest having two cars, two toilets or bathrooms and at least one night a week away from computers or tablets.
Two Army Reservists from Plymouth have just completed their Phase 1 Army Reserve training course, an exciting and challenging 2 weeks that includes physical training, shooting, first aid and all the basic skills and requirements that go to make up today’s Army Reserve Soldier.
The Reviewing Officer at their final parade at Pirbright, Major General Chris Tickell, said: "They have all...
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it will help 1,000 start-ups to push through the £1m turnover barrier by their third birthday as part of its 2015 SME Charter, contributing £1bn to the UK economy.
The new Charter focuses on growth, digital technology and sustainability as its key commitments for supporting for enterprise.
Plymouth City Council has been awarded a contract worth £120,000 to provide vehicle servicing and maintenance for over 50 Amey vehicles, creating more jobs and helping to reduce overheads.
The Council’s fleet and garage team will be responsible for the service schedules, vehicle maintenance and breakdown repairs for plant vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and vans.
