Tinside Lido in Plymouth is to remain open* a week later than normal, closing now on 15 September following an incredibly successful season.
This decision has been taken by the leisure operators, Everyone Active, after a season where demand for the outdoor pool has almost doubled and because the forecast for the Plymouth area for the next week looks favourable.
The Ecover Blue Mile’s best known supporter, Paul Rose, talks about why he loves the event so much and what we can all do to ensure our oceans have a brighter future.
When it comes to oceans and polar exploration, there’s not much that Paul Rose hasn’t done. Paul has some 8,000 ocean dives under his belt, was base commander at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica for 10 years and...
If you never saw Elvis Presley live in concert – this is the closest you’ll ever get!
What was it like to experience an Elvis concert in Las Vegas? Those who were there say it was the pinnacle of entertainment – a ticket that was hard to be had – the biggest and best show in Sin City. Now, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Rock & Roll and Elvis’ first recording session...
Britain’s Got Talent finalists Richard and Adam have enjoyed the last few weeks at number one in the UK Album charts with their Impossible Dream album, and now, the Welsh singing brothers are bringing their remarkable harmonies to Plymouth Pavilions on Sunday 9 March, as they embark on their very first UK tour.
Millions watched this summer as the singing brothers from Holywell, wowed...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue reports that it was called out to a van on fire in Belgrave Road, Mutley, Plymouth on Friday morning (6 September) after receiving several emergency calls.
A fire engine from Greenbank station was sent to the incident where the crew confirmed a van was well alight with a petrol generator on board.
Among the Olympic gold medallists taking part in the mass participation watersports event, the Ecover Blue Mile, is Plymouth kayaker and swimmer Steven Dodd.
Steven, 38, won three gold medals at the GB Special Olympics for people with learning difficulties. He claimed his trio of golds in the kayak competition in Nottingham earlier this year, winning the 200m, 500m and the tandem...
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for the region, including Plymouth, for today (Friday 6 September) and Saturday (7 September), with the risk of possible localised flooding.
Friday
The yellow warning highlights heavy rain, persistent in places, which will affect many areas of the region during Friday. "The public should be aware of the risk of disruption due...
Staff at a Plymouth secondary school will find themselves doing more than the odd double take this academic year after six sets of twins started in Year Seven.
The 11-year-olds joined Stoke Damerel Community College on Tuesday [3 September 2013] and their arrival has practically doubled the number of twins on the roll.
Staff are unable to recall any previous year group ever...
Three fire appliances from Plympton, Crownhill and Greenbank were despatched to the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the dual carriageway in the Marsh Mills to Deeplane section of the A38 on Thursday morning.
Crews confirmed that drivers and passengers were free and clear of the vehicles and assisted with two casualties until the arrival of ambulance crews who took...
An innovative team from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth will be showcasing a mobile app, designed to help clinicians assess patients with possible dementia, in the House of Commons today (Thursday 5 September).
Dr Rupert Noad, Consultant Neuropsychologist from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Craig Newman, Research Clinical Psychologist from the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools...
