Plymouth

Transport improvement scheme chosen for Derriford

Plans for improving traffic flow in the Derriford area have taken a major step forward with the selection of a preferred transport scheme for Derriford Roundabout and the William Prance Road junction.

The Derriford Transport Scheme is part of a ‘master plan’ of highway improvements that will help unlock development and deliver 9,000 new jobs and 3,000 new homes in the north of the city...

Rt Revd Nick McKinnel to be next Bishop of Plymouth

The next Bishop of Plymouth is to be the Rt Revd Nick McKinnel .

Currently the Bishop of Crediton in Devon, he will be ‘translated’ across back to Plymouth, where he spent 18 years in ministry as Rector of the Minister Church of St Andrews.

He was made Bishop of Crediton in 2012 but his experience of Plymouth made him a good candidate to become the Bishop of the city and the...

Paul Weller heads for Plymouth Pavilions

The Modfather himself, Paul Weller, will kick off his run of Spring tour dates in Plymouth next year as he heads to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 5 March 2015.

The 2015 tour sees Paul play a more varied selection of towns across the UK than the usual run of arenas. Paul will also be special guest of The Who at Hyde Park on June 26th.

Having split up The Jam at the height of...

CHICKS' SkyBall success in Plymouth

Around 300 guests recently enjoyed the CHICKS SkyBall at The Holiday Inn, Plymouth, raising over £28,000 for the Tavistock-based charity.

Guests were treated to classic James Bond style martinis on arrival, a three course meal and live music from funk and soul band, The Cuckoo Collective.

In keeping with the Bond theme, guests were also invited to pose with a BMW i8 sports...

Operation Smart tackles residents' concerns

Police in Devonport and West Plymouth are running Operation Smart, a two-week initiative to tackle issues that are important to residents.

Local officers will be engaging with their communities and carrying out a number of activities between Monday 1 December and Friday 12 December.

On Wednesday 3 December PCSOs will be running a traffic operation to tackle residents’ concerns...

Elvis Costello brings his Detour Tour to Plymouth

Following the success of his solo shows earlier this year, Elvis Costello has announced a 21-date UK tour called ‘Detour’ which will head to Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 24 June 2015.

Costello’s solo shows have been some of the most adventurous of his illustrious career.

This past year has seen him hit the stage of the legendary Paris venue, l‘Olympia and the Bela Bartok...

Plymotion grants up for grabs

Plymouth City Council is offering grants to help local businesses provide green travel facilities and initiatives for their staff.

Match-funding grants of up to £5,000 are being made available through the Council’s Plymotion at Your Workplace programme to help businesses encourage staff to leave their cars at home and travel to work by foot, by bus or by bike.

The grants could...

Commercial property specialists celebrate first anniversary

The Plymouth office of commercial property specialists Bruton Knowles has just celebrated its first anniversary after a hectic year which saw the team establish itself in the Devon and Cornwall commercial property market.

Team Manager Glenn Kelly said the team had hit the ground running after launching the Lockyer Street office this time last year.

He said: “Starting an office...

The Christmas Markets are here!

Experience a truly traditional Christmas by visiting the city’s Christmas market, bursting with unique gift ideas, festive treats and mulled wine.

Operated by Market Place Europe, the UK’s leading operator in special event markets, the market is open until Sunday 14 December.

Wander around a number of stalls, located from the Big Screen on the Piazza through to the glass bubble...

Council to back the BID for next five years

City centre businesses will benefit from almost £3 million cash and in-kind support from the Council on top of £5 million worth of investment if the Council backs the city centre BID.

Cabinet is being asked to renew its support for the ‘business improvement district’ and back the City Centre Company’s plan to attract thousands of new and returning customers to over 600 businesses....

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