Carrie Southwell, local resident and direct descendent of a Pilgrim Father on the Mayflower, will take part in Plymouth’s ‘Illuminate’ event and light the candle at the Mayflower Steps.
The event, which is organised by Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 project team and takes place on Thursday 20 November at 6pm, will mark the start of the official countdown to the 400th anniversary of the...
Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate near Yelverton is hosting its popular Christmas craft and food fair between 10.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November.
Taking place in the Abbey’s Great Barn and Small Barn, the fair will include 40 stalls of the finest crafts, food and drink from around the West Country. Over the weekend there is also festive entertainment from the...
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as we start the new week.
Periods of rain and strong winds will affect the South West later today (Monday), with the rain becoming particularly heavy at times on Tuesday before clearing during Wednesday morning.
There is a risk of localised flooding, exacerbated by fallen leaves blocking drainage courses.
From diving to mine warfare and nursing to media operations, the Royal Naval Reserve is offering potential recruits the chance to gain an insight into the valuable work of the Navy’s own volunteer force.
Plymouth’s reserve establishment, HMS Vivid, which has volunteers from across Devon and Cornwall, is holding a ‘Live’ event on Wednesday 12 November.
Plymouth Science Park’s plans for growth received a major boost thanks to a significant loan from the Council of just under £2 million.
The Council's investment board has this week approved a loan of £1.98 million to expand the science park, which is the biggest in the south of England.
The loan will help unlock further funding from the Heart of the South West Local Economic...
At this time of year, we are all remembering those who serve and have served in our Armed Forces, across the generations. This is particularly poignant for our HMS Heroes young people, all of whom have had at least one member of their family serving in the military.
HMS Heroes, who are affiliated to the Royal British Legion, have the Poppy Appeal as their focus throughout the year and...
In September, twenty sixth-form students began battling it out in an ‘Apprentice’ style competition, which will lead to one student winning a week of work experience in our Pathology Department at Derriford Hospital.
This week is National Pathology Week and on Wednesday, nine of the students took part in the Plymouth Pathology Roadshow, where a stand in the main concourse at Derriford...
