Plymouth

Calling all Sea Monsters: The Lost Pearl of Plymouth needs you!

Organisers behind the highly anticipated Plymouth digital adventure, Resurgam, are giving people an opportunity to be part of the game which entwines technology with spectacular immersive theatre.

The new, innovative mobile location-based game, which challenges players to hunt The Lost Pearl of Plymouth, using only a mobile phone and an app to help them, is heading to the city in...

Early Roman Catholic missal discovered at Plymouth’s Central Library

A very rare Roman Catholic missal dated 1637 is one of a number of early Christian texts going on display at Plymouth’s Central Library from Friday 16 August.

The missal was discovered by Senior Librarian Graham Naylor while he was looking through the library’s store rooms for books to include in the exhibition.

A complete set of all the Latin texts used by priests conducting...

Disabled children could enjoy more activities with pilot scheme in Plymouth

Disabled children in Plymouth could soon be enjoying a much better choice of short breaks and accessible activities following the launch of a pilot project to get parents to join forces.

Parents across the country tell Scope that it can be difficult finding the right services for their children .

The disability charity is running a Department for Education-funded pilot where...

Police appeal following two burglaries in Roborough

Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in Roborough on the outskirts of Plymouth.

On Sunday 28 July, a burglary occurred at West Stable House, which is a renovated period property within the grounds of Maristow House.

A quantity of spirits was taken in the raid.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have been recently offered bottles of...

Billy Smart's Circus

Billy Smart's Circus has arrived in Plymouth!

The show features a fantastic Australian flying trapeze act which has been the toast of the circus world, Desiree's handbalancing act in which she fires a bow and arrow - with her feet, acrobats, jugglers, breath-taking aerialists and even a fireman who works his routine on a flaming ladder. With comedy and spectacle this is Billy Smarts Circus at its amazing best.

Running until 20 August, there are shows twice daily at 2.30pm and 7pm, except Sunday when shows will be at 12.30pm and 3.30pm.

Tickets start at £10.

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British Firework Championships all set to illuminate Plymouth's skies

The internationally renowned British Firework Championships will once again be blazing a trail from Plymouth’s waterfront today and tomorrow evening (13 and 14 August).

The event returns with six professional firework companies battling it out to be the 'Champion of Champions'.

Delivered in partnership with the Event Services Association (TESA), the event celebrates its 17th...

Police appeal after hit and run collision in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop following a road traffic collision in the city.

At around 2.40pm on Monday 5 August 5 2013, a small silver Daewoo car was involved in a collision with two other cars on Tothill Avenue, Plymouth.

Although initially stopping, the woman driver of the Daewoo drove off from the scene when she realised...

Investment guide to Plymouth goes off with a bang

Plymouth is launching its investment guide to tell the world why Britain’s Ocean City is the perfect place to invest.

The guide is a snap-shot of why businesses should look at Plymouth and is being launched with a bang at the British Fireworks Championships which attracts thousands of people to the city’s stunning waterfront.

A special event will take place on the final night...

Police appeal after 14-year-old girl is assaulted in Plymbridge Woods

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information and witnesses after a 14-year-old girl was assaulted in Plymbridge Woods.

Just after 12 midnight on Sunday 21 July 2013, the victim, who has not been named, was walking in the woods when she was assaulted by another man and woman.

The victim was slapped and put in a headlock by the pair during the unprovoked attack.

The...

Project SEARCH graduate wins Star Performer award

Project SEARCH Graduate, Christopher Oliver, who recently gained full time employment with Serco at Derriford Hospital, has been recognised as their Star Performer for July.

The monthly award was presented by his line manager, Louise Pelly, in recognition of his outstanding service.

Louise was very enthusiastic about Christopher’s customer service skills and had received...

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