Plymouth

Man's body recovered from water

Police were called to reports of a theft of a bicycle from Citadel Road East in Plymouth around 6.10am yesterday (12 October).

A man was located by police but he made off and was followed by officers into Sutton Wharf.

The man was seen by members of the public to enter the water close to The China House pub around 6.30am. He became trapped between a disused fishing vessel and...

Remember, remember 5th November

In pure traditional style Plymouth will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display on Wednesday 5 November on The Hoe for Bonfire Night.

Fairground rides and catering stands will be open from 4pm and entertainment, courtesy of Heart FM will be provided from 6pm.

As the night draws in and the temperature drops, this event is sure to warm up when the bonfire is lit at 7.30pm....

Volcanoes Top Trumps get explosive makeover

The explosive ability of volcanoes to both inspire and destroy can now be appreciated by millions of aspiring volcanologists thanks to a new digital version of Volcanoes Top Trumps.

Created by scientists at Plymouth University, the University of East Anglia and Oxford University, the original card game was unveiled last Christmas to motivate young and old to learn more about some of...

Happy Birthday to the Mustard Tree

Last week, our Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre celebrated 20 years of supporting people with cancer and their families. The centre makes a huge difference to patients who are affected by cancer.

Staff and patients celebrated all day, with patients who have been affected by head and neck cancer sharing their experiences in a truly unique way.

The day closed with a song, performed...

Cities of Service Mentor from the USA visits Plymouth

Plymouth, one of an elite few cities awarded Cities of Service status, has received a visit from an American mentor to help kickstart the scheme.

Marcia Hope Goodwin, who is Chief Service Officer for the City of Orlando in Florida, visited Plymouth on Wednesday 8th October and Thursday 9th October to provide advice and find out about the Plymouth’s plans for Cities of Service.

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Transplant team members to represent Team GB

Five members from the Plymouth Transplant Games Team have been called up to represent Team GB at the 20th World Transplant Games in Argentina 2015.

The five inspirational individuals, who are all recipients of kidney transplants, competed at this year’s British Transplant Games in Bolton and have been chosen to represent Great Britain because of their success at this year’s Games or in...

Flavour Fest turns into Flavour Feast for Plymouth kids

Disadvantaged children enjoying a respite break in Devon have been enjoying the taste of Langage Farm dairy ice cream as a year’s supply was donated by a local woman after she scooped first prize in a competition held at Plymouth’s Flavour Fest this summer.

Visitors to the Plymouth City Centre Company event were invited to take part in the Langage Farm competition in August. This...

Lighting up the Streets

Plymouth City Council is lighting up the city but saving energy and running costs at the same time.

Around 3,500 LED lights have now been installed so far as part of the Council’s £8 million street lighting replacement programme.

Streets in in the north-west of the city have been the first to receive the new lights, which give a colour of light similar to that of moonlight...

Consultation to broaden the Barbican impact zone

Revellers, residents and businesses are being asked for their thoughts on possible changes to rules around licensing in and around the Barbican.

The police want to expand the area covered by the cumulative impact policy by either adding a small parcel taking in Vauxhall Street and the Bretonside road or a much bigger area which not only covers the Barbican, but extends across Sutton...

First Sea Lord leads on UTC Plymouth affiliation to Royal Navy

UTC Plymouth has been asked to join an exclusive group of Colleges being affiliated to the Royal Navy, which will provide students attending the College with a very clear pathway into the Senior Service.

Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC ADC DL, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, stated: “Plymouth is strategically important to our maritime nation, whether as home to the...

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