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If escaping to the beautiful Balearics is a bit outside your budget this year, don’t sweat – MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds is bringing that Ibiza feel to your doorstep.

This year’s Lord Mayor’s Festival, sponsored by Rowes Honda and Rowes Suzuki, takes place on Saturday 26 May in Plymouth city centre. We’ll be welcoming Councillor Sam Davey to his new role as Lord Mayor. The festival has a dinosaur theme this year, making it perfect for young explorers.

Ooh arr, me hearties! On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May, Pirates Weekend will return to the Barbican, Sutton Harbour and West Hoe for two days jam-packed full of family fun. We’ve pulled together all the information and entertainment schedules into one day so you can plan your weekend.

The annual celebration of Plymouth’s heritage is now in its sixth year and there are more than 100 events taking place across the city and beyond.

Chris and James Tanner are long established South West Chefs and have been involved with Flavour Fest since it first launched 15 years ago. We find out more about their involvement with the South West’s largest food and drink festival…

In the count down to this year's Flavour Fest, Liz Lawson gives an insight into the last 15 years of the South West's largest free food and drink festival.
 

Summer’s here and what better time to get out on the coast and make the most of being in Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City.

From a romantic dinner for two ‘under the sea’ to an indulgent champagne and sparkling wine tasting, Plymouth is a great spot for couples seeking something a bit different this Valentine’s Day.

Plymouth is a cute city on the coast of Devon, South of England. It is quite often called Britain’s Ocean City which may give you some indication of what to expect.