The show features a fantastic Australian flying trapeze act which has been the toast of the circus world, Desiree's handbalancing act in which she fires a bow and arrow - with her feet, acrobats, jugglers, breath-taking aerialists and even a fireman who works his routine on a flaming ladder. With comedy and spectacle this is Billy Smarts Circus at its amazing best.
Running until 20 August, there are shows twice daily at 2.30pm and 7pm, except Sunday when shows will be at 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
The internationally renowned British Firework Championships will once again be blazing a trail from Plymouth’s waterfront today and tomorrow evening (13 and 14 August).
The event returns with six professional firework companies battling it out to be the 'Champion of Champions'.
Delivered in partnership with the Event Services Association (TESA), the event celebrates its 17th...
Plymouth is launching its investment guide to tell the world why Britain’s Ocean City is the perfect place to invest.
The guide is a snap-shot of why businesses should look at Plymouth and is being launched with a bang at the British Fireworks Championships which attracts thousands of people to the city’s stunning waterfront.
A special event will take place on the final night...
Police in Plymouth are appealing for information and witnesses after a 14-year-old girl was assaulted in Plymbridge Woods.
Just after 12 midnight on Sunday 21 July 2013, the victim, who has not been named, was walking in the woods when she was assaulted by another man and woman.
The victim was slapped and put in a headlock by the pair during the unprovoked attack.
Project SEARCH Graduate, Christopher Oliver, who recently gained full time employment with Serco at Derriford Hospital, has been recognised as their Star Performer for July.
The monthly award was presented by his line manager, Louise Pelly, in recognition of his outstanding service.
Louise was very enthusiastic about Christopher’s customer service skills and had received...
Update 12 August: Found - Police confirm that Colin Bygrave has been found safe and taken to Derriford.
He was found shortly after 2am on Monday 12 August in the Bovisand area.
Reported 11 August: Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who has not been seen since the afternoon of Saturday 10 August 2013.
Update 12 August: Found: Jordan Devereux was found by a member of public shortly before 6pm on Sunday 11 August in Outland Road, Plymouth.
He has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Reported 11 August: Devon and Cornwall Police have raised concerns for the welfare of a 21-year-old male who was last seen at Derriford Hospital at around 1am on Saturday 10 August.
Free short-stay parking in the West End and a new 30-minute stay for shoppers are among a number of improvements being proposed in a major review of Plymouth’s parking arrangements.
Plymouth City Council is overhauling its parking tariffs in a bid to make charges more consistent and easier to understand, make better use of available road space and support local businesses.
The first patient to choose distraction methods instead of sedation during surgery at Derriford Hospital is recovering well.
Janet Blank, 65 from Mountwise in Plymouth had a total knee replacement under spinal anaesthesia last Friday, while using a new ipad on loan from the South West Regional Anaesthesia Group as a distraction during the operation, rather than being sedated.
