Plymouth

Tor Bridge High joins the Ted Wragg Trust

Tor Bridge High in Plymouth has officially joined the Ted Wragg Trust (TWT) family of schools this week (1st July.)

The Estover school has been working with the Devon based trust for some time and their governing body voted unanimously to become part of the Ted Wragg Trust.

The governors and school leadership team at Tor Bridge High believe that joining the Trust will bring...

Mountain Warehouse opens at Drakes Circus

Drake Circus has confirmed UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse, has opened its doors to shoppers.

The 11,750 sq ft store will be the retailer’s largest in the South West. Located on the Upper Mall between Fatface and River Island, the store will feature everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, helping to keep the whole family warm, dry and active no matter the weather....

National Trust unveils plans to double the size of Plymouth country park for city residents to enjoy 

The National Trust has announced plans to open up more of its estate to double the size of the free-to-access country park at Saltram in Plymouth. The new area of country park will enhance public access, restore historical landscapes, and improve the area’s natural habitats.

Spanning 32 hectares (79 acres) - equivalent to 45 football pitches - on the eastern side of the 213 hectare (...

Plympton Academy Students Set to Rock Battle of the Bands Final

Plympton Academy students have successfully advanced to the final round of the Battle of the Bands competition, organised by the Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs.

Earlier this month, bands and aspiring artists from secondary schools across Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay took part in regional heats.

The heats were overseen by music industry professionals from R&K...

Handshake between law firm Director and Commander Stephen Henaghen

Family law firm demonstrates support for Armed Forces

The Family Law Company has just signed the Armed Forces Covenant, joining nearly 12,000 businesses across the UK who have already made their pledges. Fittingly, the official signing took place in Plymouth during Armed Forces Week.

The Covenant is a promise from the nation, ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly....

Schools across Exeter and Plymouth Celebrate Thank a Teacher Day

Students at Ted Wragg schools across Devon have been celebrating Thank a Teacher Day this month (19th June) by honouring their teachers.

Thank a Teacher Day is an annual day of celebration to acknowledge the amazing work that teachers do. It’s an opportunity to reflect and appreciate the hard work of every single member of school staff.

Headteachers and colleagues from the...

Parents rate Plymouth nursery as one of the Top 20 nurseries in the South West

Parents have rated Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth as one of the Top 20 nurseries, out of 1237 early years settings in the South West.

The top twenty nurseries in the South West have received an award from the leading day nurseries reviews site, daynurseries.co.uk , with the award based on the nursery’s reviews from the children’s families and carers.

The nurseries were...

Drake Circus extends independent quarter with a new cocktail bar and retro arcade

Drake Circus welcomes two new independent local brands to the centre this month - cocktail bar, Olive and Twist, and retro arcade, Continue?

The new openings have created 35 jobs in total across a range of positions, bringing a host of unique opportunities to the area.

Located on Old Town Street, Drake Circus’ bustling independent quarter, Olive and Twist’s stunning new venue...

Exceptional Police Community Support Officer honoured in Plymouth

Devon & Cornwall Police has honoured a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for her outstanding work in supporting communities and fellow colleagues across Plymouth.

At an awards ceremony on Friday 14 June, PCSO Debbie Hollinson was awarded PCSO of the year. She was recognised for her positive attitude and natural ability to make people feel heard and safe.

Inspector...

Major coup for Plymouth as National Portrait Gallery exhibition heads to The Box

A major international exhibition, featuring some of the hottest names in contemporary art heads to The Box from the National Portrait Gallery this month for its only UK showing outside London.

The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure , which received five-star reviews during its London run, will be free to visit in Plymouth despite costing £16 in the capital....

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