Former Royal Marine and double amputee Ben McBean unveiled the new ‘Portrait Bench’ in Plymouth’s North Cross today.
The bench, which has been installed as part of a makeover of the walking and cycling facilities in the area, features three life-size figures chosen by the local community to celebrate Plymouth’s history and culture – including Ben McBean himself.
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery’s popular ‘Women in Art’ exhibition has been given a revamp and now features a new selection of works from its permanent collections.
The exhibition covers Renaissance times to the present day and features paintings, prints, ceramics and other works of art that either portray or were created by women.
Plymouth firefighters will be aiming for the top this summer in bid to reach the summit of every tor on Dartmoor within seven days.
There are 155 tors marked on the Ordnance survey map and the team will have to walk between twelve and sixteen hours per day to reach them all in a week.
The firefighters from Greenbank fire station - Mark Rogers, Kevin Elford, and Nick Williams –...
Police have confirmed that two men were arrested in Plymouth on Wednesday 27 March 2013 on suspicion of aggravated burglary at Torpoint.
The arrest follows a burglary in Anthony Road, Torpoint. A property was burgled at around 7.30 p.m. on Monday 25 March 2013 and Devon and Cornwall Police say that a small amount of property was stolen.
Easter is on its way and as usual there are a number of hands-on, creative events for children (and their grown-ups) to get stuck into at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.
Activities begin with some ‘Eggstra Special’ art and craft sessions on Saturday 30 March, where people will get the chance to make an Easter chick in a basket as well as some other seasonal keepsakes. The 60-...
The Disney Store have announced that they will be closing their Plymouth shop in New George Street in June following the expiration of their lease.
The company's decision comes as a blow to the city centre and the latest in a line of retail closures that have affected Plymouth and other cities around the country during the course of the economic downturn. The last couple of years has...
Business delegates turned out in force earlier this month for Plymouth Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner, which featured a compelling speech from Josephine Fairley, Co-founder of UK-based chocolate company, Green & Black’s.
Over 150 representatives from businesses around the South West attended the distinguished black-tie event, held on the evening of Friday 15 March...
Plymouth Argyle are keen to ensure Exeter City fans visiting the city for Saturday's local derby enjoy a competitive game of football, where the match is remembered for the right reasons.
Superintendent Chris Eastwood, police match commander said: “My message is clear – this is an event for families to enjoy, young and old and let’s keep the rivalry and banter good natured. Anyone who...
