Plymouth

Planning Permission Granted for New Community Diagnostic Centre

Planning permission has been granted for the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to be built in Plymouth in the West End.

Stuart Windsor, Future Hospitals Director at University Hospitals Plymouth said: “We are pleased to have received planning permission for the new diagnostic centre. Groundworks are due to commence in April and we are working on the detailed designs to bring a full...

Easter events at the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is putting on a whole host of events over the Easter holidays for children and families to enjoy.

From ocean clean ups, to behind the scenes tours with Ocean Discovery Rangers, and even a sleepover with the sharks! There is a wide range of activities for all ages to get stuck into.

SLEEPING WITH THE SHARKS

13th April &...

Taylor Wimpey shows World Book Day support across Devon

Taylor Wimpey is pleased to announce its support towards World Book Day this year with a donation of National Book Tokens vouchers to selected schools nearby its developments in Devon.

World Book Day aims to encourage children of all ages to enjoy and appreciate the pleasures of reading, with the mission to offer every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their...

A toast to transformation: The Jack Rabbit reopens after major refurbishment

With work commencing on The Jack Rabbit, the popular Plymouth pub has received a complete transformation with changes to both the pub’s interior and exterior.

The new look pays homage to the traditional roots and picturesque location of The Jack Rabbit, whilst also breathing new life into the pub, giving it a fresh, contemporary feel.

Among the notable changes, are a...

News from Plymouth’s Pride of the West with St Andrews’s Oddfellows

The committee of Plymouth’s Pride of the West with St. Andrews’s Oddfellows Friendly Society has met at St. Budeaux Community Centre and discussed a range of issues.

Opening the meeting, Noble Grand - in effect chairperson – Brenda Lowe, informed members of the recent passing of Stephen Williams, a popular member of the Oddfellows and a minutes silence was observed in his memory....

Brand new Post Office opens in Derriford

A brand-new Post Office opened at SPAR Late Stop, 71-73 Upland Drive, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 6BE, on 1 March.

This new branch offers customers a wide range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items.

Customers can also take advantage of a wide range of banking services including cash withdrawals and balance...

Theatre Royal Plymouth to host one-off fundraising event with Dame Darcey Bussell and Dawn French

Next week, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) will be hosting a very special, one-off fundraising event on The Lyric stage.

On Monday 11 March, TRP’s Chief Executive Officer & Executive Producer James Mackenzie Blackman will be in conversation with Dawn French and Dame Darcey Bussell reflecting on their careers and sharing stories that will likely lurch from the Royal Ballet, Strictly...

Hospital workers aim to walk 630 miles to help preserve coastal pathways

Staff from Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, previously known locally as the Peninsula Treatment centre, have laced up their boots to kick-off a 630-mile walking challenge spanning the next 12 months, which aims to raise £1500 for the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA).

Having chosen SWCPA as its ‘charity of the year,’ the hospital team aims to ace their challenge by...

Action packed live music show comes to Plymouth

Audiences can choose to be at the heart of the action, when the pioneering Paraorchestra bring their acclaimed show The Nature of Why to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Friday 01 and Saturday 02 March.

Conducted by its award-winning Artistic Director Charles Hazlewood, The Nature of Why fuses music and dance, with Paraorchestra inviting those attending the show to move amongst the...

Over-70s are embracing tech and changing stereotypes to stay connected to loved ones

PLYMOUTH’S over-70s are bucking the age-related stereotype by embracing digital technology to tackle social isolation and stay connected.

A recent survey asked people aged over 70 about their use of online platforms, with more than 80% of over-70s saying they were confident using the internet, social media, and tech devices.

The Specsavers survey, in partnership with Royal...

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