Plymouth

Plymouth History Festival

Plymouth’s first-ever History Festival will take place from 1 to 31 May 2013 and aims to highlight Plymouth’s unique history and heritage.

A number of Plymouth City Council departments as well as over 30 different local organisations and heritage providers are contributing to the programme which includes exhibitions and displays, film, music and performance, family activities, talks, presentations, walks and guided tours, plus a host of special events such as Local Studies Day, Family History Day, Archives from the Attic, the Opening Ceremony for Devonport Column and Museums at...

Rockpool Ramble at Wembury Marine Centre

Wembury Marine Centre opens for the summer on Good Friday.

Join them for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Devon, no need to book just turn up on the day.

Adults £3, children £2, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at Wembury Marine Centre at 12.30pm.

For more information please contact 01752 862538 or email info@wemburymarinecentre.org

www.wemburymarinecentre.org

Match day - Argyle welcome in-form Bees to Home Park

Plymouth Argyle manager John Sheridan is looking for a more positive performance as Barnet are welcomed to Home Park for this afternoon's crucial League 2 fixture.

Barnet may only sit 3 places above the bottom of the table Pilgrims but the Bees have struck a relatively rich vein of form after a poor start to the season, collecting 4 wins and 2 draws in their last 8 games.

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34 year old man held by police over alleged rape

Devon and Cornwall Police have released a statement concerning an alleged rape of a Plymouth woman on Mutley Plain.

Police sources say at around 8am this morning, Thursday 28th February, a woman in her early twenties reported that she had been raped in the toilets of Goodbodies Cafe on Mutley Plain in Plymouth. On police arrival the alleged offender was still at the scene. He was...

Race to it! Beginners invited to join running groups

Don’t get left behind – race to it!

Plymouth City Council’s sports development unit is looking for beginner runners to join its new 5K and 10K training groups – and the first session is free!

Running five kilometres (3.1 miles) is an excellent goal for first timers and a great way to train for the Race for Life or one of the many club races being organised in the city this...

The only way is up for Plymouth Argyle after defeat

Plymouth Argyle manager John Sheridan was left to rue a lack of goals from his team after going down 1-0 to Northampton Town at the weekend and finding themselves rock bottom of the Football League. An unfortunate own goal from Pilgrims' goalkeeper Jake Cole after 72 minutes proved decisive for promotion-chasing Northampton, whilst a draw for Accrington Stanley and victory for AFC Wimbledon...

Kidney disease and transplant projects get funding boost

Peninsula Renal Network Leads Dr Wai Tse and Rachel Gair have secured nearly £300,000 of national funding from NHS Kidney Care to support patients with renal disease on behalf of the Peninsula Renal Network to improve the experience and outcomes for kidney patients at Derriford Hospital and throughout the Peninsula.

Plymouth Dialysis Unit will be one of the first in the UK to use the...

A guide for future regeneration of North Prospect

As North Prospect undergoes a major regeneration, new guidelines are being proposed so any future developments contribute to the goal of creating a vibrant and sustainable community.

The Area Planning Statement (APS) includes the findings of a public consultation and previous studies and sets out recommendations around planning issues including:

  • Design guidelines
  • ...

Plymouth's Plan for Jobs unveiled

Over 2,000 jobs over the next two years - that's the aim of Plymouth's Plan for Jobs.

A total of 19 projects will aim to create several thousand jobs as part of an innovative plan that brings together actions and commitments from city organisations to pump energy, motivation and substantial funding into the local economy to stimulate growth and jobs.

A task force involving key...

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