Chair of VisitBritain Dame Judith Macgregor DCMG LVO visited Plymouth last week (July 29 and 30) whilst it took centre stage as Britain’s Ocean City and showcased its world-class attractions as part of the Sail GP extravaganza.
Dame Judith, currently Chair of VisitBritain, received a behind-the-scenes tour of the technical area of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, the world’s most...
National Housebuilder Vistry Partnerships has opened the gates to their Mayflower Leat development, to Plymouth Fire Service for a training day.
The site in North Prospect, Plymouth is being delivered in partnership with Plymouth Community Homes and is the final phase of redevelopment in the area. The development will include 196 homes, of which is a mixture of 1, 2, 3 & 4...
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched a bold new product that is taking the kebab to the next level.
Coco & Kiki, are the UK’s first pink kebabs and the latest products to launch from GDK.
GDK’s all new pink ‘Coco & Kiki’ kebabs are designed to be seriously different and seriously delicious with its balance of nutty sweetness mixed with GDK savoury flavours....
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, part of the wider Nuffield Health Charity, has achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with the Hospital’s surgical services and patient care in surgery highlighted as ‘Outstanding’ in the inspection report.
The CQC ensures health and social care services in England provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high...
Not to be missed this summer, Plymouth’s popular waterside destination, Royal William Yard, is set to celebrate the sound of local musical talent. With stunning sea views, the Yard’s grand historic buildings set the stage and become a backdrop like no other, playing host to a range of artists in different outdoor and indoor locations.
Visitors can look forward to outdoor evenings of...
The Mayflower Museum on Plymouth’s Barbican has re-opened ready for the summer following a major overhaul of its displays led by a team from The Box.
The refurbishment brings together the learnings from the Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy exhibition, which was on display in the city during 2020/21, and the Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America exhibition which toured...
Plymouth’s lock gates which form a key part of the city’s coastal defences, protecting hundreds of homes and businesses from flooding, and providing access to the marina and fish quays in the Sutton Harbour and Barbican area of the city, are to undergo a £3m repair and maintenance project in the autumn. The work is being carried out by the Environment Agency, with funding from the UK...
British Art Show 9 (BAS9), Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark contemporary art exhibition,will culminate in Plymouth this autumn (8 October – 23 December), after successful showings in Aberdeen (10 July – 10 October 2021), Wolverhampton (22 January – 10 April 2022) and Manchester (27 May – 4 September 2022).
Hayward Gallery Touring is delighted to announce that 37 artists have been...
Drake Circus has unveiled its new summer installation transforming the centre’s atrium and its Old Town Street entrance into a vibrant underwater spectacle.
Following the success of previous installations, this year’s multi-coloured display is made from a number of giant jellyfish and fish, as well as a canopy of blue, green and purple bunting, providing the perfect photo opportunity...
