People who live in or have a connection with Devonport are being invited to a special event at The Box on Saturday 11 January where they can share their memories, stories and objects.
The ‘Recent History Day’ is part of The Box’s programme marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport – once a separate town named Dock.
Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is finishing the year, and going into 2025, on a high with two of its co-productions playing in the West End across the Christmas period. Following their world premieres at TRP earlier this year, The Devil Wears Prada and Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers are both playing in the capital throughout December, with many performances sold out across the runs.
Stagecoach South West, part of the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has confirmed its participation in the new Government fare cap scheme, which will take effect from 1st January 2025. The scheme will cap fares at a maximum of £3 on eligible routes across England. While some fares that were previously capped at £2 will increase to £3 under the new scheme, most single journeys will still...
Congratulations to local hospital car park attendant, Tracey Teague, who’s been recognised for 20 years dedication in all weathers to her role at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth!
Tracey, has worked for Security Management, South West, for two decades as a parking attendant and is very popular with patients, visitors and staff at the hospital. As a thank you for her work and...
Residents and staff at a dementia care home in Plymouth bid a fond farewell this week to the chaplain who has been supporting them for the past 14 years.
Joanna Bound has been visiting Butterfly Lodge under the Care Home Chaplaincy scheme run by Churches Together in Plymouth, leading acts of worship and contributing guidance and support at regular relatives’ meetings since 2010....
PureGym , the UK’s largest gym operator, announces the opening of its 400th gym in the UK, demonstrating its commitment to invest in improving the health of the nation by providing millions of people with access to high-quality, affordable and flexible fitness.
PureGym opened its first gym in Leeds in 2009, pioneering the value gym sector by providing 24/7 access to high-quality gyms...
An heroic former Devon and Cornwall Police officer who confronted the gunman during the shootings in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021 has received a bravery award from King Charles.
Zach Printer was named on the monarch’s first Civilian Gallantry List and was decorated with the honour at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 11 December.
A Devon & Cornwall Police officer has been recognised for his work in protecting vulnerable young people, across Plymouth.
Police Constable Mike Smith, who works in the neighbourhood team in Plymouth City Centre, received a ‘We See You, We Hear You’ award from the National Safeguarding Adults Board for his work in preventing crime. In September this year, PC Smith launched a two-...
First-class eyecare is coming to Plymouth at a new clinic for people experiencing homelessness.
Leading professionals will be volunteering in a fully equipped eye clinic at the Shekinah centre on Kings Road, where people in crisis can also benefit from housing advice, healthcare, and drug and alcohol services.
The launch of this clinic was attended by the Lord Mayor of...
