A major new cultural project will explore the rich heritage and potential future uses of one of the country’s most diverse waterways.
The River Tamar Project, supported by Peninsula Arts at Plymouth University and the Arts Council England, is aiming to reflect the river’s historical, cultural and industrial importance working with the communities which line the border of Devon and...
Sir Richard Branson was in Plymouth on Tuesday (6 August) to be reunited with the Virgin Atlantic Challenger II and crew.
After failing in a first attempt to break the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing (the unofficial 'Blue Riband' accolade) in 1985 when the original Challenger sank, the businessman beat the record in the Challenger II boat the following year.
An inspiring team of local organ transplant recipients will be taking on the challenge to compete as part of the South West Team in this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games.
The Games take place in Sheffield from 15-18 August 2013. Hundreds of transplant athletes will compete in archery, obstacle course, sports hall athletics, table tennis, badminton, speed walking, sport...
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has boosted its dental research portfolio with the appointment of three new members to its research team.
Dr. Vehid Salih joins the Plymouth team from University College London. He has wide experience in studying biomaterials for tissue regeneration, mainly of musculoskeletal origin, for tissue engineering. His work covers...
The internationally renowned British Firework Championships takes place next Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 August 2013 on Plymouth Sound, the city’s spectacular, natural amphitheatre.
Six previous winners will go head-to-head to be crowned the ‘Champion of Champions’, firing their displays from the Mountbatten breakwater.
Local residents and tourists alike are expected to turn...
Plymouth is one of the first cities in the country to be hailed a ‘Pioneering Early Intervention Place’ for its life-changing work with local families.
Just 20 cities in England have been chosen to work with the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) to help lead the way for organisations around the country working with children in driving forward early intervention and prevention work...
Four schools are leading the way in Plymouth by signing a pledge asking the Government to include the seven topics identified in the UK Youth Parliament's campaign for a curriculum to prepare students for life.
Since November 2012 Members and Deputies of UK Youth Parliament have been writing to the Prime Minister, leaders of all parties, Members of Parliament and Academies to push for...
Tickets for Jake Bugg’s Plymouth Pavilions show on Sunday 20 October sold out in record time earlier in the year, so it will be good news to fans who missed out that a limited amount of tickets will become available this Friday 9 August from 9am.
Support details have also been announced with Los Angeles duo ‘honeyhoney’ bringing their effortless blend of alt.country, folk, pop rock to...
St George's Primary School in Plymouth will open as an academy for the new term in September, as part of the St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust, set up by the Diocese of Exeter’s Board of Education to support schools becoming academies.
Bishop Nick McKinnel said he was “delighted” to welcome St George’s into the Trust. “St George’s is committed to meeting the needs of all its...
Plymouth City Council has unveiled plans to set up a social enterprise run by older people for older people.
A funding bid worth up to £6 million over six years is being submitted to the Big Lottery Fund. The project aims to tackle social isolation by getting older people more involved in their communities and in the design and delivery of services.
