An award-winning piece of technology has been installed at Plymouth Yacht Haven in Mount Batten to remove pieces of floating plastic from the sea.
A ‘Seabin’ has been installed in the popular marina to collect debris, plastics and microplastics from the water with the ability to collect over 1 ton of marine waste each year. Made from recyclable materials, the Seabin draws water in...
Popular Vietnamese eatery, Pho, has opened its doors to diners as its inaugural Plymouth restaurant launches at Royal William Yard. After months of work to create a unique and vibrant space, recruit a skilled team, and deliver a mouth-watering menu; this must-visit new restaurant is now open for business.
The latest addition to iconic Grade I listed Melville building, the exciting...
Ten Crowdfunder projects have gone live as part of the collaboration between Arts University Plymouth and regional organisation Crowdfunder , in a bid to successfully win a share of £15,000 funding. Through the fund, students, graduates and organisations across Plymouth could get up to £3,500 towards their crowdfunding campaign. Projects from students and graduates of Arts University Plymouth...
In celebration of Pride month – and the 50th anniversary of Pride in the UK – Sherford has created a fitting greeting to the town, with bespoke ‘Sherford Pride’ flags lining either side of its main street. A dozen 2-metre long rainbow flags are flying along Hercules Road from the Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Taylor Wimpey sales centres, to celebrate Pride and the LGBT+ community, and the...
From 27th June – 10th July, visitors can take to the green to watch Wimbledon
This summer, tennis fans are invited to catch the Wimbledon action live on the big screen, on the lawn at Royal William Yard. Running from the 27th June to 10th July, the Yard’s green – once home to a lawn tennis court – will play host to a tennis extravaganza, complete with all the key matches screened...
Vistry Group saluted the UK’s military services by sending a seven-strong team to Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day. The group, from the housebuilder’s Vistry Partnerships arm, included ex-servicemen build manager Sean Fitzgerald and site manager Matt O’Connor.
The team, which was based at the veterans’ village on Saturday, offered advice on career opportunities in the construction...
New six-part BBC Two and iPlayer series takes viewers under water at UK’s biggest aquarium
The UK’s largest aquarium, the National Marine Aquarium, will feature in a new TV series for BBC Two and iPlayer, taking viewers behind the scenes of its stunning, world-class exhibits. Part of three new factual commissions announced by the BBC at Wales Screen Summit, Secrets of the Aquarium , goes...
As research reveals that the number of properties available for sale in the South West have dropped by more than a third compared to a year ago, [1] Annington is helping to meet demand for housing in Plymouth by launching a collection of lightly refurbished three-bedroom homes this summer.
Located on Holmwood Avenue in Plymstock, just outside of Plymouth, Annington will shortly...
PEOPLE in Plymouth are being offered the chance to turn their personal mishaps into a nationwide advert.
Marking 20 years since the launch of its famous ‘Should’ve gone to…’ campaign, Specsavers is asking audiences to share their own sight-related and hearing anecdotes.
The best submission will be turned in to a 30-second social media ad, with the winner starring in the lead...
Drake Circus has relaunched its charity scheme, with it now set to support even more charities and community groups in the local area.
The new scheme will allow the centre to work with several charities and groups throughout the year, focusing on quarterly themes that are important to the centre and the wider Plymouth community.
The areas of focus and timings for the year are...
