Hayao Miyazaki’s stunning Oscar-winning film Spirited Away has been chosen by film fans to close a major international festival set on the banks of the River Tamar.
It’s All About the River launched on September 12 and since then, a public vote has been staged to decide which of six river-themed films would close the month long event.
Stagecoach South West celebrated the first anniversary of its flagship luxury Stagecoach Gold bus service, which connects Plymouth to the English Riviera on Tuesday (30 September).
Such is the success of this premium bus route that, in May of this year, Stagecoach responded to customer demand by doubling the frequency of buses between Plymouth and Torquay. Buses now run every 30...
Plymouth’s Youth Parliament and Youth Cabinet are taking part in the annual ‘Make Your Mark ballot’, the largest consultation of young people in the country.
The ballot finishes on the 10 October and asks young people across the country to say what issues matter most to them. One million ballot papers have been delivered to local authorities, schools, and youth clubs across the UK, and...
US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron have been urged to back big celebrations planned for Mayflower 2020.
Council leader Tudor Evans has written a joint letter with Therese Murray, the Senate President of Massachusetts, to the two leaders urging them to support the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth and the subsequent landing of the...
A new project is being launched this week to help reduce alcohol related harm in Plymouth.
Reducing The Strength is a new scheme which aims to encourage retailers to stop selling very cheap, high percentage lagers, beers and ciders, in their shops, which should contribute towards reducing alcohol related crime and health costs in the city.
One of the city centre’s biggest developments has reached a significant milestone, with terms and conditions now agreed by British Land and the Council.
The Drake Circus Leisure scheme will provide a brand new 12-screen cinema, restaurant complex and car park on the tired Bretonside bus station site, transforming the eastern gateway to the city centre.
People who have lost their rubbish and recycling bins will be able to pick up a replacement free of charge from Prince Rock depot from Wednesday, with further locations planned for the future.
Arrangements have been made for a stock of bins and bags to be made more easily available for people, ahead of the introduction of a delivery charge for replacing lost bins.
Police are appealing for witnesses following an allegation of rape in Moor View Terrace, Plymouth.
A woman in her twenties was allegedly assaulted on Sunday 28 September between 2-2.30am. The suspect is described as white, 5’6 in height of small build in his twenties.
Police believe the incident may have been witnessed by a man who may have taken photographs near to the scene;...
Patients, staff and members of the public will get the chance to vote for their favourite piece of art at a forthcoming exhibition at Derriford Hospital.
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Vinci and Devon Art Pop launched the ‘The Vinci Staff Art Prize’ last month. In total, 26 entries were received, which have now been shortlisted down to a final 12 to be exhibited at Derriford Hospital on...
