The Met Office has warned of the risk of flooding as heavy rain and strong winds - possibly gale force - hit the South West during Sunday night.
A number of areas of Plymouth have already reported flooding, including the A374 Pottery Road in Devonport between the Tamar Wharf junction and the Torpoint Ferry junction. Drivers are being warned to approach with care.
Plymouth’s new Plan for Homes has been officially launched at a major housing summit. The conference, organised by the South West Housing Initiative and Plymouth City Council, was held on Friday 1 November and brought key people from across the country to the city to discuss how more homes can be built to tackle the housing shortage and meet the needs of a growing population.
Searching for something to do in and around Plymouth this weekend? Look no further. Here's your essential guide.
Friday 1 November
Plymouth International Book Festival, Plymouth University
Love Literature? Prefer Poetry? Aspiring Author? Then don’t miss this November’s Plymouth International Book Festival, taking place in venues around the city from Thursday 31...
Police in Plymouth are appealing for information to help trace a missing man.
James Smith, aged 22, was reported missing from the Millbridge area of Plymouth on Wednesday 23 October and was last seen in Bath Street, the following day, Thursday 24 October.
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare as he is considered vulnerable.
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has announced the reappointment of Mrs Margaret Schwarz to the Trust Board.
The NHS Trust Development Authority has reappointed Mrs Margaret Schwarz to serve a further term as a Non-Executive Director at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust for the period from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014.
Mrs Schwarz, who was first appointed to the Board in October...
Children will be treading the creaky boards with Stiltskin Theatre Company this half term Halloween, thanks to funding from the Plymouth Armed Forces Community Covenant group.
Stiltskin were awarded £12,500 to run ‘Shape Shifters’, a young theatre company for eight to 12-year-olds. The company brings together children from forces and civilian families to experience what it is like to...
A new exhibition showcasing some key highlights from the city's abstract art collection is now on display at the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.
Hidden in Plain Sight includes paintings by major British artists such leading St Ives School artist Patrick Heron (1920-1999); Devon-born Justin Knowles (1935-2004), whose innovative works are held by the Tate, the Arts Council and...
Budding young writers in Plymouth will see their work showcased in a special anthology being launched by award-winning author Babs Horton on Friday 1 November.
The anthology features diverse and inspiring pieces produced by members of the Young Writers Squad Plymouth, set up by the Council’s library service just over a year ago.
Babs, a former Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow...
