Plymouth

Breast Screening service to open additional location in Plymouth

The West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening service has announced the opening date of its new additional site at Merchant House, Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AH.

On a direct bus route and easily accessible for all, the new location will be operating from 17 February 2025.

The state-of-the-art modern location will have staff available Monday to Friday to carry out...

MKM Creates 18 Jobs as First New Builders’ Merchant in Plymouth in Over Two Decades

Plymouth, Devon – MKM Building Supplies (MKM) , the UK’s proper independent builder’s merchant, will open its 131st branch in Plymouth on Monday 3rd February 2025, creating 18 new jobs. The branch, which represents the first new builders’ merchant in the city for over two decades, its located in a purpose-built facility designed to offer an unparalleled customer experience for both trade...

Trident Gym opens this weekend with prizes to be won

Trident Gym will be celebrating its opening at The Barcode, Drake Circus this weekend with a launch party giving Plymouth’s fitness fanatics the chance to win prizes.

This Saturday (1st February), the new state-of-the-art gym, health and wellness centre will be giving away free day passes for all visitors, alongside complimentary drinks from Red Bull and taster meals from Nutritional...

Plymouth Has It All for 2025

With a rich maritime history, a thriving cultural scene, and stunning waterfront views, Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is gearing up to make 2025 its best yet, with an exciting programme of events kicking off in May.

Home to the UK’s first (and only) National Marine Park in Plymouth Sound and recently rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth...

£21,000 seized from criminals given to good causes, Plymouth

During 2024, police teams in Plymouth awarded a total of £21,000 to good causes using money seized from criminals.

The money was given to local charities, groups and projects whose aims include supporting communities, diverting people away from crime and providing wellbeing support to vulnerable people.

Superintendent Phil Williams, who oversees the funding requests said: “...

On Burns Night The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen hits Rons sweet spot

Burns Night celebrations held for the people who live at Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth have been a real January highlight for resident Ron Urquhart who was a native of Aberdeenshire before he moved to Devon.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge, said: “On the big day we had a visit from Dave the Lone Piper, whose amazing bagpipes could be heard everywhere throughout the...

New display at The Box highlights the Windrush generation’s legacy in the South West

A new display now on show at The Box is exploring Plymouth’s little-known links to the migration of people from the Caribbean throughout the mid-1900s.

Windrush in the Far South West is the outcome of an 18-month research project developed in conjunction with members of Culture Club, a group of six people who've been working with The Box to discover and unpack new narratives in its...

Trident Gym set to redefine fitness with opening at The Barcode

A brand-new, state-of-the-art gym, health and wellness centre will be opening on Saturday 1st February at The Barcode, Drake Circus.

The comprehensive facilities will include premium weight machines, functional fitness equipment, saunas, ice baths, and much more.

The exciting new addition of saunas and ice baths will elevate Plymouth's wellness and recovery offerings, aligning...

Charity appeal for Plymouth volunteers ready to make ‘global impact’

A disaster relief charity is appealing for volunteers across Plymouth to join its mission, making sure no-one around the world is left without shelter after disaster. ShelterBox specialises in emergency shelter – supporting people who have been uprooted from their homes because of conflict, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and extreme weather like drought, flooding, and tropical...

Police reflect on positive results following proactive work in 2024

Policing teams in Plymouth have looked back at what has been both a challenging but proactive year. From handling an unexploded World War two device, to carrying out complex police operations that cut through county lines gangs, the teams have done much to help make the city safer.

Chief Superintendent Scott Bradley, who leads the police teams in Plymouth, said: “Reflecting on our...

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