THE number of people living with sight loss in Plymouth is predicted to rise from 1,170 to 10,300 by 2032, according to latest figures.
To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), Specsavers’ Plymouth is raising awareness about the dangers of ignoring telltale signs of eye conditions that can lead to sight loss.
One of the most unusual competitions in the UK is coming to Plymouth this October.
Often described as a cross between Miss World and Crufts, the British Beard & Moustache Championships celebrates the very best in facial hair every two years.
For 2024 it's being organised by a Devon-based team, headed by Mike and Clair Wellsbury-Nye. They have previously hosted similar...
Police officers in Plymouth are raising awareness of a number of support initiatives available during the evenings and late nights which are there to keep people safe if something goes wrong.
Inspector Dom Nicholls, who heads up the neighbourhood policing team for Plymouth Central, said: “Plymouth offers a great atmosphere during the evenings. It’s a popular spot for many to enjoy a...
Popular coffeehouse Costa Coffee has opened a new, larger coffee shop at Drake Circus this week.
Coffee-lovers can find the new café located opposite the former unit on Old Town Street, with the move letting customers enjoy their favourite drinks in fresh, improved surroundings.
The new Costa Coffee is one of the largest in the South West, with a 180 seat capacity and...
Devon Communities Together and Living Options Devon will be launching their Travelling With Confidence project at the Plymouth Bus Day on 16th September on Armada Way.
Travelling With Confidence is a project funded by the Motability Foundation and supports people with any kind of disability to use public transport by:
Devon & Cornwall Police in Plymouth have put money seized from criminal activity to good use, funding 25 food boxes filled with essentials to give to vulnerable people in need.
£750 was funded to Devon and Cornwall Food Action (DCFA), a charity that work with food producers and supermarkets to redistribute food to those who cannot afford it. The money will go towards funding...
To celebrate the Oddfellows National Friendship Month which has received extensive coverage on local radio and in other media, members of the friendly society in Plymouth and South East Cornwall have met for lunch at the Plymstock Inn, Plymstock and the occasion was hugely enjoyed by all those attending.
Pride of the West with Saint Andrews Oddfellows Lodge members have gathered for...
PLYMOUTH’S wannabe soccer stars have the chance to be mentored by former Premiership manager Harry Redknapp and a host of top-tier talent.
Harry is searching for a struggling grassroots football team to manage through the season of a lifetime, with elite training and money-can’t-buy experiences.
Amateur clubs from Plymouth and the surrounding area can put themselves forward...
Drake Circus and The Barcode is set to host the Ocean Conservation Trust this week, with a whole host of fin-tastic interactive and educational free activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
This Wednesday and Thursday (28th and 29th August), an interactive sensory rockpool will allow visitors to learn more about Plymouth’s rockier shores, whilst customers will also be able to...
Plymouth has appointed creative studio DNCO and economic consultants PRD to deliver a perception research programme highlighting how the city is viewed externally and to reshape its public image to appeal to crucial new audiences.
The port has enjoyed increasing UK and international interest over the past decade since it was successfully branded Britain’s Ocean City in 2013....
