Plymouth

Police witness appeal after Plymouth stabbing

Police in Plymouth investigating a stabbing incident are seeking to identify a potential witness.

The incident occurred at around 1pm on Monday 5 August when a Plymouth man, aged in his twenties, suffered stab wound injuries after an incident in Staddon Terrace Lane.

The victim recalls seeing a blue car being driven by a woman coming from the parking bays, just inside Staddon...

Drop-in sessions for people to give their views on licensing

Our licensing team are doing the rounds to hear people’s thoughts on proposals to make Plymouth nights out even better.

The Council has launched a consultation on ideas to update existing licensing policies to take into account new legislation and to better manage the knock-on effects a night out can have on others.

Changes being suggested will put more responsibility on...

International Lighthouse Day 2013

Enjoy some special lighthouse-themed activities as we mark this annual celebration.

This event is part of 'International Lighthouse Weekend', which aims to promote the important work and improve the public's knowledge of lighthouses.

Standard admission applies but there is no need to book, 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm (last entries at 11.30am and 3.30pm).

http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/museumsmeatonstower

Get the recipe for healthy living at Stoke Library

Stoke Library is hosting a drop-in event on Friday 30 August where people can find out how to eat well and stay healthy on a budget.

The 'Food is Fun Fayre', being run in partnership with the Healthy Living Network, will provide advice on healthy eating and healthy lifestyles, as well as promote ‘10% Clubs’ – a new ten-week healthy living programme launching in the city from September...

Pick up your new Plymouth Good Food Map - free at Flavour Fest

Food Plymouth has produced a new Good Food Map, listing Plymouth’s restaurants and other eateries serving local food with clear details about where it came from.

The new map is free of charge and can be picked up from Food Plymouth’s stand (SA11 near sundial) at Flavour Fest from Friday to Sunday this weekend (16-18 August). Alternatively free copies will be available from information...

Ecover Blue Mile strikes gold with Olympic champion Tim Baillie

Olympic gold medallist Tim Baillie is to appear at the Ecover Blue Mile in Plymouth in September, after a shoulder injury to his C2 canoe slalom partner Etienne Stott ruled the pair out of this year’s World Cup Series.

Tim and Etienne were competing in the qualifying rounds in the third World Cup race in Spain in July when Etienne dislocated his shoulder, bringing an early end to their...

Council offers better support for Plymouth's young carers

There are more young carers in Plymouth than ever before and it is likely many more are still unknown, according to a city councillor determined to improve the support on offer for the thousands of children who look after loved ones.

Councillor Nicky Williams, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, made supporting young carers one of the Council’s top priorities last May, when...

Flavour Fest 2013: South West's largest food and drink festival celebrates its 10th anniversary

Starting today until Sunday over 100 traders will line the Piazza in Plymouth City Centre as the city gets ready to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ever popular Flavour Fest.

This year two new high profile celebrity chefs Michael Caines and Anton Piotrowski, winner of Masterchef Professional 2012, will be holding master cookery demonstrations.

The event is the South West’...

Star Fireworks crowned British champions

Star Fireworks from Berkshire have been crowned the 'Champion of Champions' winners of this year's British Firework Championships following a spectacular two-day showdown between the UK's top pyrotechnics specialists on Plymouth Hoe.

Thousands of spectators gathered on and around Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 August to see tonnes of fireworks set off into the night sky in...

Police appeal for witnesses to Armada Street hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hospitalised in a hit-and-run incident in Plymouth.

On Friday 2 August at around 4.20pm, the victim was walking along Armada Street in the North Hill area of the city when he was struck by a car, which then drove off.

The 33-year-old local man was taken to Derriford Hospital, where he remains, receiving treatment for a broken...

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