Plymouth

Major international sailing race comes to Plymouth next year

Thousands of sailing enthusiasts are expected to descend on Plymouth next year when the city hosts a top international sailing race.

The 45th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro will stopover in Plymouth in June as some of the world's top yachtsmen and women compete for the title.

The Figaro is considered to be the world championships for single-handed yachtsmen and women and...

Footprints lead the way to the South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path at Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore, has become easier to follow and enjoy thanks to sponsorship from HolidayCottages.co.uk and the Great South West Walk.

Whilst the South West Coast Path is well signposted and easy to follow in the open countryside, finding the route through many of our towns is often not so easy.

The North Devon Biosphere...

Christmas Market Weekend at the Royal William Yard

With less than a month until Christmas, the festive season has begun and this weekend a Christmas Market takes place at the Royal William Yard in Plymouth's Waterfront.

Following the Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas lights switch on last weekend, the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership will next host their first Christmas Weekend Market at the Royal William Yard.

The market...

National Trust house features local bequests in Victorian Christmas

Two recent bequests are to be displayed as part of Buckland Abbey, Garden & Estate’s Victorian Christmas this December.

The National Trust property, closely associated with Sir Francis Drake, is using Christmas to highlight the continuation of Drake’s descendants at Buckland right into the 20th century.

Both bequests will play their part in recreating a typical Victorian...

Man sentenced to 12 months for fete fraud at Truro Crown Court

A 41-year-old man has today (6 December 2013), been given a 12 month prison sentence at Truro Crown Court for committing fraud against a popular Cornish fete.

Kingsley Bennett, who pleaded guilty last month to a charge of fraud by abuse of position, was treasurer of the Poughill Revel and Cuckoo Fair near Bude between 2008 and 2010.

During this time, the court heard that he...

E.ON raise prices by £48 per bill

E.ON energy has announced that they are raising their gas and electricity prices by around £48 per customer.

The changes will see around four million UK energy customers pay more

The price represents an average rise of 3.7% on dual gas and electricity bills and will come into effect from 18 January 2014.

Electricity only bills will also rise by 3.7% (£20) while Gas only...

Graduate entrepreneur unveils the business card of the future

Have you ever exchanged business cards with someone you believe could transform your fortunes, only to subsequently lose the vital piece of paper containing all their details? If so, a graduate entrepreneur has developed the perfect solution with a technical innovation she believes could transforming face-to-face networking in the 21st century.

Jessi Dimmock, who founded Siignia Ltd...

Mourners pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

Crowds have gathered in South Africa to mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa.

Mr Mandela 95 was a world-wide hero whose struggle for freedom against Apartheid and later leading the nation to re-build and reconcile after decades of injustice was an inspiration to millions.

In a statement on South African national TV last night, South...

Disability water polo a big hit with city teens

Local teenagers with disabilities and special educational needs are getting to experience new sports, thanks to the Council’s Sportivate programme.

The Council is working with schools to offer 14-19 year olds the chance to try out alternative activities and sports they wouldn’t normally be able to access, due to the cost or specialist facilities required.

The programme is open...

Alison Seabeck MP presses minister for housing support

Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, has, on the back of yesterday’s Autumn Statement, written to the Housing Minister, Kris Hopkins seeking clarification of the announcement that local authorities will be able to unlock loans to enable housing building.

Plymouth has a very well planned scheme for housing and the Labour Council put forward a ’Yes to Homes’ proposal which did...

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