The restoration of one of Plymouth’s most historic buildings is almost complete, as major refurbishment works at the Elizabethan House approach the finishing line.
The grade 2* listed property, which dates from the late 1500s, has been closed for the last six years.
During that time a team of specialist conservation architects, building and fit out contractors have been...
The first Japanese knotweed shoots to emerge in 2021 have been spotted on the banks of the River Plym in Plymouth, Devon, confirming that the UK’s most invasive plant has begun its spring growth season.
Japanese knotweed hibernates during the winter months before emerging when the ground temperature reaches around 4°c, usually in March or April. Red or purple asparagus-like shoots...
Plymouth Science Park is welcoming full-service creative digital design agency Knowthis to their Formation Zone to support the startup in the next stage of their business growth.
The Formation Zone at Plymouth Science Park is an exciting joint venture with the University of Plymouth, which helps small businesses to grow sustainably by providing full access to the facilities, services...
Two important women in the city’s history have been honoured with blue plaques.
The first is dedicated to philanthropist and Royal Sailors Rests founder Agnes ‘Aggie’ Weston (1840-1918).
Located by the entrance to Endurance Court in Devonport’s Oceansgate development, the plaque has been positioned opposite the site where the Royal Sailors Rests buildings originally stood...
In support of Plymouth’s iMayflower programme , Crowdfunder is looking for early stage creative and digital projects in Plymouth to take part in a unique coaching programme.
The 10 brilliant projects selected will each receive £250 towards a crowdfunding campaign , 1-2-1 coaching and access to a possible £45,000 in match funding through Plymouth City Council.
Michael Kiwanuka is delighted to announce his rescheduled tour for 2022.
The 2020 Mercury Prize winner and Grammy nominated artist was due to play Plymouth Pavilions originally in November 2020 which was then rescheduled to April 2021. With the current Roadmap from the UK government returning to Live, this show has now been moved to 2022.
Three schools in Plymouth are celebrating after receiving new laptops and funding to help children learn from home.
LiveWest, the largest housing association in the South West, is supporting the schools by donating refurbished laptops and more than £1,500 in digital grant funding.
Plymouth Mayflower Academy Primary School, Pennycross Primary School and Montpelier Primary...
Professor Matthew Cramp has won the Excellence in Transplantation Award as part of the 2021 UK Awards for Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
Presented at the British Transplantation Society and NHSBT Organ Donation and Transplantation Joint Congress, held virtually this year, the awards recognise outstanding professionals and volunteers in the field of organ...
New dates for the UK’s most influential contemporary art exhibition, British Art Show 9 (BAS 9) , have been confirmed. The nationwide tour will culminate in Plymouth from 8 October to 23 December 2022. Prior to this, the exhibition will be displayed in Aberdeen, Wolverhampton and Manchester.
Held every five years to showcase the work of British artists who have made a significant...
