Plymouth

Plympton teachers set themselves a resilience challenge

Juggling, running a marathon, unicycling and competing in the world’s biggest obstacle course, are just some of the challenges teachers and staff at a Plympton school have set themselves this year,

The adventurous group from Ridgeway School want to inspire their students to be resilient and so have decided to lead from the front.

The idea for the resilience challenge started...

Public discussion examines future transformation of SW rail service

A £7.5billion investment designed to transform rail travel in the South West will be the subject of a public discussion at Plymouth University.

Mark Hopwood, Managing Director of the recently rebranded Great Western Railway (GWR), will be explaining why the company has looked to the past as it aims to build a brighter future for train passengers.

He will also be outlining a...

Lack of space across city means secondary stock in favour

With commercial stock levels continuing to dip Plymouth businesses looking for quality warehousing are looking further out of town to find the space they need.

Mark Slade from Bruton Knowles said increasing demand from online sales channels and niche e-retailers had eaten in to the city’s key logistics and distribution locations.

He said: “With next to nothing in the way of ‘...

Plymouth children set conga challenge

Leading charity Action for Children and The World of Eric Carle™ are encouraging children’s centres, nurseries and groups for under-fives in Plymouth to host a ‘Giant Wiggle’ during the week of 21-27 March to celebrate the UK’s best-selling children’s book, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar™’.

The sponsored events will bring together under-fives to form a giant caterpillar conga line and...

Eco-Village moves a step closer

A new eco-village on the outskirts of Plymouth - which will provide jobs and homes and is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK - is moving a step closer to reality.

Bickleigh Down, which off Tavistick Road and can be accessed from Towerfield Drive, is the name of the planned development of 91 sustainable homes (including affordable homes), and will provide 33 local jobs....

The Big Day Wedding Show 2016

Planning your perfect Pinterest Wedding? Of course you are! Who isn’t these days, sparkly rock on your finger or not! So why not hop-skip along to Plymouth Pavilions for ‘The Big Day’ Wedding Show on Sunday 28 February - bringing Pinterest to life and Etsy to everyone!

Amongst the stands there will not only be fabulous venues and fantastic photographers, but also something a little...

WARNING as strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Devon

Police are advising people to take extra care on Monday 8 February after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning of very strong winds.

Heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of between 60 and 70 mph are likely from 3am on Monday morning.

As a result, traffic disruption is expected due to fallen trees and flooded roads.

Motorists are asked to drive carefully,...

Work starts to improve walking and cycling links between rail station and Central Park

Work to improve walking and cycling links between Plymouth’s rail station and Central Park will soon get under way.

The scheme, which will complement improvements already made around the station, will address many of the challenges faced by cyclists and pedestrians, including those with visual impairments.

Improvements, which have been agreed following consultation with more...

New shop on the block

For over 40 years, Flannels has been the go-to style destination for clothing, shoes and accessories from many of the world’s finest designers. This month sees the store open its doors in Plymouth for the first time.

The store, which is spread over four floors, will specialise in the latest contemporary men’s and women’s designer clothing, footwear and accessories.

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