A series of poems by The Paignton Poet, more commonly known as Chaz E. Arnold, are on display at Buckland Abbey near Yelverton until 17 July.
Inspired by the unique spirit of Sir Francis Drake’s former home, the poems are being exhibited throughout the house alongside existing treasures, including a verified Rembrandt self-portrait, a painting believed to be the earliest likeness of...
A group of Year 12 and 13 students from Ridgeway School spent the day at St Lukes Hospice in Turnchapel recently.
The 16 to 18 year olds are all studying Health and Social Care and hope to pursue a career in health care.
They spent the day learning about the demands of end of life care and how such an established charity provides care for their patients. The day was organised...
It’s ‘game on’ again in Plymouth this summer, with Datto Ping! serving up another fantastic festival of free ping pong until 21 August.
This year’s event will boast a record number of tables, bats and balls bouncing into 27 sites around Plymouth, from parks and shopping centres to the Armada Way piazza and Royal William Yard.
Ping! Plymouth is being delivered by Table Tennis...
The majority of Plymothians (63%) believe that children should be ready to start school at the age of five, according to a poll from Action for Children.
A survey of 4,000 adults across the UK, including 116 from Plymouth found that most people agree with evidence that suggests a good level of emotional, behavioural and physical development by age five is associated with success in...
Investors have been finding out how to maximise returns on their finances in today’s unpredictable global marketplace at a special lunch organised by Goodmans financial planners in Devon.
The respected South West-based independent financial planning company, which has offices in Totnes and Plymouth and plans for a third in Exeter, invited clients from across the region to the annual...
Scientists believe they may have discovered the reason why common starfish are prone to mass beach strandings during strong wind and tide conditions.
Researchers at Plymouth University have observed the species Asterias rubens rolling along the seabed with arms curled into a spheroid shape – a phenomenon they’ve termed ‘starballing’.
A search by a national modelling agency in Drake Circus, Plymouth, has discovered two future supermodels.
Mosaic Model Management, were invited to spend a day at the shopping centre scouting for potential models as part of Drake Circus Fashion LIVE, a weekend of fashion and fun.
The Exeter based modelling agency found not one - but two - potential future superstars.
Looking for something to kick off the summer? Join Royal William Yard this Sunday 3 July at their award winning monthly Good Food market.
The ever popular market sees over 50 local food and drink stalls from across the region coming together in this stunning location to form one of the most successful food markets in Devon. A fantastic day out for all the family, there is always lots...
A battle between the sexes may be behind a dramatic shift in diving beetle populations over the past three decades, a new study shows.
Female choosiness has led to the evolution of rough body surfaces in some species which make it harder for males to hold on to them during mating. In a few cases, ‘rough’ and ‘smooth’ females are found within the same species, sometimes having different...
