Plymouth

£11.6m Heritage Fund grant for UK’s first National Marine Park in Plymouth

Britain’s Ocean City leads the way to become the UK’s first National Marine Park after announcing £11.6million funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This substantial investment will enable the delivery of a £22 million transformational five-year programme that will engage an entire city in its landscape and heritage.

The project will revolutionise the way Plymouth...

Step into spring with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans.

There’s loads going on this season from Easter adventures and family trails to tree planting and learning about veteran trees to guided art tours and much more.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you...

Drake Circus - 2023 in review: 10 new brand openings under year of community focused events

Plymouth’s premier shopping destination, Drake Circus and The Barcode, is riding high after a successful 2023 saw ten new brands open across its portfolio, and a multitude of community events and initiatives throughout the year.

New store openings included popular jewellery, fashion and homeware brand Oliver Bonas which launched its first store within the city at the centre ahead of...

Maverrik Expands Managed Services Department.

Maverrik, the largest social selling training company in the UK is pleased to announce the expansion of its Managed Services Department with the addition of four members of the team. This strategic move is aimed at accelerating the growth and development of the company's managed services offering.

As businesses continue to evolve and face ever-changing challenges in the digital...

The Box joins forces with local partners for free climate-inspired teacher’s events

A unique collaboration between The Box, the Ocean Conservation Trust, University of Plymouth and Surfers Against Sewage is bringing two days of free CPD opportunities for teachers to the city next month.

The events will look at climate change in Plymouth’s National Marine Park and will take place from 10am-3pm on Wednesday 21 February and Monday 26 February.

The first event...

Plymouth Dairy Farm celebrates growing partnership with Aldi

A local family business and dairy farm is celebrating after a record year with Aldi.

Langage Farm has supplied Aldi stores across the country with yoghurts since 2017, producing around 72,000 units each week for the UK’s fourth largest supermarket.

In 2023, the business supplied its 20 millionth yoghurt to Aldi and launched its Specially Selected Mango and Passionfruit...

Ferries to France return to Plymouth in time for half term

Plymouth is set to receive a significant boost from Brittany Ferries, starting February 9th and covering the forthcoming half-term holiday.

Ferry sailings to Brittany from Millbay are back – and much earlier in the season than usual.

Ships will leave Plymouth five nights a week bound for Roscoff. Afternoon voyages will bring visitors back from the scenic Breton town....

Drake Circus invests in local talent with new mural

A new eye-catching mural has been installed at Drake Circus by Plymouth artist, Mrs Murals, to showcase local talent and beautify an urban space in the centre’s Barcode car park.

Inspiration for the mural has been drawn from a trip to the cinema as the artwork is situated in the leisure and entertainment facility close to Cineworld, and the design includes portraits of iconic stars...

What to do when a vulnerable person goes missing

What can you do when a vulnerable person goes missing?

“Over the past decade, I have heard so many stories of vulnerable people going missing, particularly those living with dementia. Many people have been found, but for some the consequences were tragic.

"Last week Eric went to collect a chinese takeaway for himself and Margaret his wife, who was in the car right outside....

Plymouth school children cowrite retelling of The Three Little Pigs for UK tour

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents a joyful, family-friendly retelling of The Three Little Pigs, which has been cowritten by nine school children including three from Plymouth.

The unique production, which features raucous puppets and original music, began its UK tour in autumn 2023 and will culminate its run in Plymouth on Tuesday 26 March, playing on The Drum stage until...

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