Plymouth

What makes ‘a good neighbour’ in Plymouth?

In partnership with the Istanbul Biennial, the Atlantic Project presents an international billboard project in sites across Plymouth. Realised in collaboration with institutions around the world, from Havana to Delhi, and Sydney to Limerick, the project takes the theme of A Good Neighbour from the title of the 15th Istanbul Biennial, curated by artist duo, Elmgreen & Dragset.

The...

Join in the East End Trust fun day

Everyone is welcome to go along and join in a special family fun day at Astor Park on Tuesday 4 April.

The fun day is being held by the East End Development Trust and is being supported by Plymouth City Council.

There will be lots on offer for both children and adults alike including a football penalty shoot-out provided by Argyle Community Football and Hope Football, face...

New home in Plymouth proves perfect for first time investor

First time property investor Annie Dawes is enjoying watching her investment thrive after buying a Barratt apartment at PL2 in Plymouth.

Annie, who lives in France, was keen to retain a base in the UK and decided that a buy to let property would be the best investment for her funds.

Plymouth was Annie’s first choice of location and she was delighted to be able to buy in her...

Land/Sea (Tir/Môr)

Venue: 
Plymouth Arts Centre
Event Date: 
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 11:30 to Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 17:00
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Preview: Thursday 6 April, 6–8pm

Plymouth Arts Centre presents Land/Sea (Tir/Môr), a major new photographic exhibition by Wales-based artist Mike Perry.

Perry’s work engages with significant and pressing environmental issues, in particular the fragility of the planet's ecosystems (be that land or marine), and the tension between human activity and interventions in the natural environment.

Land/Sea includes selected works from Perry’s Môr Plastig series, in which he collects and forensically photographs plastic objects such as bottles, shoes and packaging washed up...

Wrap it Up for Gold Dust this Christmas

As we reach the final stretch of our fundraising journey with the Gold Dust Appeal, we’re very excited to launch our Christmas campaign.

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity, efforts and goodwill of individuals, patients, colleagues, teams and businesses, supporting us every step of the way towards our target of £100,000 to create bright, exciting and welcoming wards for children...

Top Events on Digital Radio this Autumn and Winter

The UK’s digital radio stations will cover a variety of live music and sporting events this winter. With more people than ever listening to online streaming services and DAB radio, broadcasters are beginning to prioritise their digital services over their FM equivalent and offer a myriad of exclusive digital content.

This list encompasses some of the biggest events of the coming months...

Social enterprises showcased at launch of next round

Social enterprises in Plymouth can pitch their great ideas to scale their business, create jobs and help the city’s residents in the next round of Social Enterprise Investment Fund.

A mixture of capital loans and grants is on offer for organisations and businesses hoping to create work and boost prospects in neighbourhoods where there are fewer opportunities.

The funding, worth...

Laira Rail Bridge re-opens

Plymouth’s iconic Laira Rail Bridge has been opened to the public today, after lying derelict for 28 years.

A £3.5 million scheme, funded through the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, has breathed new life into the former rail bridge by converting it into a new walking and cycling route over the River Plym.

Built in 1887, the Laira Rail Bridge stopped...

The first Suv to take you to New York and back

Jeep Freedom Event runs 16th February to 31st March

To celebrate the start of the new registration period Jeep has announced its Freedom Event, offering all buyers of the Grand Cherokee free return flights to New York.

Between 16th February and 31st March, Vospers Plymouth is giving customers the chance to experience the brand’s US heritage with the Virgin Atlantic return...

Increase in road casualties should be wake up call for politicians

Road safety charity Brake has expressed dismay at an increase in road casualties announced today, and is calling on all political parties to commit to three vital road safety policies, especially to protect pedestrians, cyclists, children and young people. The figures show that deaths and serious injuries on UK roads increased by 4% in the year ending September 2014, with deaths up by 1%....

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