Plymouth

Drake Circus invests in local talent with new mural

A new eye-catching mural has been installed at Drake Circus by Plymouth artist, Mrs Murals, to showcase local talent and beautify an urban space in the centre’s Barcode car park.

Inspiration for the mural has been drawn from a trip to the cinema as the artwork is situated in the leisure and entertainment facility close to Cineworld, and the design includes portraits of iconic stars...

What to do when a vulnerable person goes missing

What can you do when a vulnerable person goes missing?

“Over the past decade, I have heard so many stories of vulnerable people going missing, particularly those living with dementia. Many people have been found, but for some the consequences were tragic.

"Last week Eric went to collect a chinese takeaway for himself and Margaret his wife, who was in the car right outside....

Plymouth school children cowrite retelling of The Three Little Pigs for UK tour

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents a joyful, family-friendly retelling of The Three Little Pigs, which has been cowritten by nine school children including three from Plymouth.

The unique production, which features raucous puppets and original music, began its UK tour in autumn 2023 and will culminate its run in Plymouth on Tuesday 26 March, playing on The Drum stage until...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s James Mackenzie-Blackman recognised in The Stage 100, 2024

National newspaper, The Stage, has revealed its annual Top 100 list of the most influential individuals in UK theatre, with Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, securing a coveted place in the annual list.

Since taking on the role in January 2022, James has initiated a significant period of independent industry consultation...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s creative collaboration marks culmination of a decade with Diverse City

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) and creative partner Diverse City have hosted a weeklong inclusive residency for community members to mark ten years of working together, as well as celebrating a decade of TRP’s Funky Llama project.

Focusing on aerial and circus skills, the Creative Residency 2023 invited participants from TRP community groups Funky Llama, Our Space, Acting Up, Diverse...

Local developer supports student efforts to make city life safer

The housebuilder behind Plymouth’s Palmerston Heights and Saltram Meadows developments have donated significant funds to the city’s student-run night patrol team.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented Plymouth Night Patrol with their £2,500 cheque on Union Street in the city centre as they began their work on Wednesday (13th).

The award-winning and life-saving...

Shoppers help towards donating two million meals to support charities at Winter Food Collection

Generous Plymouth customers donated thousands of meals to this year’s Tesco Winter Food Collection - providing much-needed support for FareShare and the Trussell Trust.

In Plymouth the collection saw customers donate 3,039 meals to make a difference in their community.

Donations to the Trussell Trust help food banks provide emergency food parcels to people who cannot afford...

Outpatient Pharmacy to double in size

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is working on the development of a new and improved outpatient pharmacy due to open in Spring 2024.

The new pharmacy will double in size when it moves to a new location adjacent to Derriford hospital’s on-site Costa Coffee shop in the multistorey car park building.

Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director of Medicines Optimisation,...

Neighbourly helper recognised by housing association’s Christmas Kindness competition

A Plymouth community champion who goes out of his way to help a neighbour is one of the winners of a housing association’s Christmas Kindness competition.

Larry Jones, 69, was nominated by his next-door neighbour Ros after they were experiencing a difficult time.

After Ros’ husband, Andrew, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, Larry stepped in to support the family...

Persimmon unveils exciting plans for Saltram Meadow development

The leading housebuilder behind the Saltram Meadow site in Plymstock is inviting local residents to come and see its future plans for the development.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has recently submitted plans to the local authority for a new community square as part of the major new housing development on the edge of Plymouth.

The 'Main Square' will form the...

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