Raising money to support the acute stroke unit on Burrator Ward at Derriford hospital, Sarah Bradbury took on the challenge of this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon.
After her husband Steve suffered a stroke last November, she was inspired to take part and raise money to thank the staff on Burrator Ward who supported him through several weeks of recovery.
A party was held at St Budeaux Library on Saturday to celebrate the achievements of little ones who have gained their gold Bookstart Bear Club certificate.
The Bookstart Bear Club encourages under-fives to read and take part in library events with their parents or carers. Plymouth's club is only in its second year but already has around 1,500 members, ranging in age from just a couple...
A woman from Callington in Cornwall who was last seen on 11 June has been found in Plymouth.
Police had been concerned for Michaela Goodwin's well being after the 44-year-old woman went missing having last been seen at her friends' address in Plymouth.
The police have thanked the public and media for their assistance.
Plymouth's future appears to be in safe hands as the next generation of planners have proved.
The Council's planning services ran a competition for school pupils to come up with an imaginative design proposal for North Cross near the railway station.
Currently a roundabout for pedestrians and cyclists between the city centre and the station, the competition was aimed to get...
Fire crews were called to a report of a large vehicle on fire at Chelston, Plymstock, Plymouth shortly after 8am this morning (Thursday 4 July).
Three appliances and a water bowser were mobilised to the scene.
On arrival crews discovered one vehicle well alight. Crews used four sets of breathing apparatus, one main jet, one compressed air foam jet and three dry powder...
Plymouth City Council is introducing free Wi-Fi in four city libraries.
From Thursday 4 July, customers visiting the Central Library and Plymstock, Plympton and St Aubyn libraries will enjoy free internet access on their own laptops, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.
This is the first phase in a roll-out of free Wi-Fi across Plymouth’s library network.
Everyone is invited to bring their sandwiches, blankets and deckchairs to the Plymouth Hoe this weekend for a big picnic.
To help celebrate the end of Co-operatives Fortnight Plymouth City Council has partnered up with lots of local businesses to host a Fairtrade family picnic on Saturday 6 July.
Taking place between 11am and 2pm on the grassed area of the Hoe by Elliott Street...
Eight jazz singers of varying experience will be spending five days on Helen Porter’s residential course at Gresham House Studios. They will then show off their new found jazz singing and scatting skills at our final Gallery Bar Special of the season.
They come from as far away as Norway, so come and hear these versatile and talented singers perform well loved jazz standards. Also featuring special guests Pete Rosser on keyboard and Ralf Dorrell on double bass.
There’s no need to go to the Sidmouth Folk Festival this year – it’s coming to Calstock! In the first collaboration between Calstock Arts and Sidmouth’s annual celebration of the best of international folk, headliners Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will preview their festival set at The Old Chapel.
Alasdair is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. His name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish music scene.
Now regularly touring with Alasdair and creating a buzz at...
Fresh from his US tour, Gareth brings his own brand of Delta Blues, American and Celtic Folk, Jazz classics and original songs, performed on 6, 12 string & Dobro resonator guitar.
Gareth’s influences are American roots musicians including Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, old time banjo player Clarence Ashley, ragtime blues guitarist Rev. Gary Davis and slide guitarist Mississippi Fred McDowell.
Free entry, chatty atmosphere, donations to Gareth would be much appreciated.
