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June 2022
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A deep dive into the Secrets of the National Marine Aquarium 24-06-2022
New six-part BBC Two and iPlayer series takes viewers under water at UK’s biggest aquarium
The UK’s largest aquarium, the National…
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Reusable cups at Armed Forces Day part of plan to reduce plastic waste22-06-2022
New efforts are being made to reduce plastic pollution at events in Plymouth, including a new reusable cup scheme being introduced at Armed…
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Plymouth raises the flag for Armed Forces Week 20-06-2022
The Armed Forces Flag was raised today following a ceremony at Plymouth Guildhall, marking the start of Armed Forces Week.
The ceremony was…
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Paloma Faith announces special guest Lucy Spraggan with Chris Simmons 17-06-2022
Paloma Faith is delighted to announce that Lucy Spraggan and Chris Simmons will be joining her this summer on ‘The Age of Optimism’ tour…
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Live (and local) at The Lido this summer!17-06-2022
Celebrating Plymouth’s amazing homegrown musical talent with a night of rock, pop, folk, soul, DJs at Plymouth’s iconic waterfront…
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Human Library returns to Plymouth Respect Festival16-06-2022
The worldwide phenomenon returns to Plymouth with another chance to borrow an open Book and explore diverse experiences. The free event is part of…
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Plymouth flies the purple flag for 202215-06-2022
Plymouth has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for the way the city’s evening and night-time economy is managed…
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Live at the Lido10-06-2022
Something's been stirring in the waters!
Proudly putting Plymouth's stunning fore shore centre stage, 'Live at the Lido'…
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Plymouth Sound National Marine Park launches search for Ocean Heroes to mark World Oceans Day08-06-2022
Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is marking World Oceans Day with a call out for Ocean Heroes to celebrate people within our communities who…
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Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre receive Plastic Free Gold Award08-06-2022
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre has recently been awarded Gold for their ongoing plastic free pledge. The Centre are original…
May 2022
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Hub Box throws open its doors to new flagship Plymouth restaurant30-05-2022
From an old victualling hub to a vibrant new home for Hub Box, the much-loved South West purveyors of mighty fine burgers has officially opened…
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Improving access into Plymouth for visiting vessels27-05-2022
Cattewater Harbour Commissioners have recently commissioned two new visitor pontoons to improve access into the city for vessels when visiting…
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Right Royal knees up at Royal William Yard27-05-2022
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee beckoning, those planning to celebrate and make the most of the long weekend will have plenty to do at…
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Pontoons back for Plymouth swimmers24-05-2022
Two new swimming pontoons have been installed in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park this week, after a hugely successful trial last summer…
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Final fortnight to see three important exhibitions at The Box23-05-2022
‘Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945’, ‘Zadie Xa: Long ago when tigers smoked’ and ‘Another…
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Lord Mayor’s Festival returns with day of free family fun17-05-2022
The family-friendly Lord Mayor’s Festival returns to the city centre on Saturday 21 May, welcoming Councillor Sue Dann to the role of Lord…
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Green Man returns to Mount Edgcumbe12-05-2022
Back once again after a two year break, the Green Man is set to be bigger and better than ever.
The event at Mount Edgcumbe celebrates…
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Plymouth making a Big Blue Splash this summer11-05-2022
A brand new event will give people in Plymouth a taste of the sea as part of the exciting year of activity celebrating Plymouth Sound National…
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Plymouth 11-05-2022
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Plymouth during its final journey through England this summer, as the full…
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The Box receives special commendation at the European Museum of the Year Awards10-05-2022
The 2022 European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA) were announced in Tartu, Estonia at the weekend and Plymouth’s major new museum, art…
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Commando Gunners Celebrate 60 Years with Freedom of Plymouth Parade10-05-2022
The Commando Gunners will celebrate their 60th birthday by parading through Plymouth, which has been their home throughout.
29 Commando Regiment…
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Makeover for Plymouth’s Mayflower Museum 09-05-2022
The Mayflower Museum, located in the same building as Plymouth’s Tourist Information Centre on the Barbican, is getting a refresh ahead of…
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The countdown is on to the start of the Plymouth History Festival03-05-2022
The tenth Plymouth History Festival begins this Saturday (7 May), celebrating the city’s unique heritage and showcasing the community work that…
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Plymouth’s Falklands 40 commemorations step up a gear03-05-2022
The 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict and the role the city of Plymouth played in it will be highlighted in a series of events this…
April 2022
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Four weeks to go until Flavour Fest 29-04-2022
The largest food and drink festival in the South West, Flavour Fest, will return to Plymouth city centre from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 May with…
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Scottish wildcats arrive at Dartmoor Zoo27-04-2022
Two critically endangered Scottish wildcats have arrived at Dartmoor Zoo.
The two females, Morag and Moraig, arrived from New Forest…
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New coach route between London and Plymouth21-04-2022
FlixBus is launching a new London to Plymouth route on Thursday 28 April, with an introductory offer giving visitors the chance to enjoy the May…
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Tickets on sale for Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth11-04-2022
Tickets are now on sale for the most exciting racing on-water as SailGP returns to Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City – for the…
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Gabrielle performing in Plymouth this summer08-04-2022
Gabrielle, one of the most iconic female British artists from the past 30 years, will be a special guest for Simply Red at their concert in…
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Avast ye! Details revealed for Plymouth Pirates Weekend which returns in May06-04-2022
Get your Jolly Rogers, eye patches and treasure maps at the ready for the return of Plymouth Pirates Weekend on 7 and 8 May 2022.
The beloved…
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Easter holiday fun at Theatre Royal Plymouth including David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy 06-04-2022
There's plenty on offer for children and adults this Easter at Theatre Royal Plymouth, including the West End production of David…
March 2022
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Free city centre egg hunt for families to enjoy this Easter31-03-2022
Families can follow a fun trail through the West End of Plymouth city centre during the upcoming school holidays, all for the chance to win one…
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New monthly comedy event at Royal William Yard29-03-2022
Local Plymothian promoters, A Press of Suspects, are bringing a new monthly comedy event to the beautiful and historic Royal William Yard.
In…
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Two Bridges Hotel is crowned Best in the South West24-03-2022
The famous Two Bridges Hotel in the heart of Dartmoor National Park has been crowned the best hotel in the South West in the annual…
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Plymouth prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee23-03-2022
This June, the entire country will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with an extra-long Bank Holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June and…
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Exclusive ‘golden tickets’ for National Marine Park Open Weekend up for grabs18-03-2022
Tickets for the National Marine Park Open Weekend at the National Marine Aquarium on 1 to 3 April sold out in just four minutes – but if…
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Step back in time at popular Plymouth charity event18-03-2022
When one of Plymouth’s best-loved charity events returns this year, it is taking participants back to the past to raise vital funds that…
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Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival returns this June18-03-2022
Three races, over 7,000 runners and £350,000 raised for charity - on Sunday 5 October 2021, the Britain’s Ocean City Running…
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Plymouth Armed Forces Day returning with an exciting programme 17-03-2022
Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day, in association with Babcock, will return to Plymouth Hoe this summer after a two year absence due…
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Busking for Ukraine fundraiser coming to Plymouth city centre17-03-2022
Busking for Ukraine is a live music event with an ambition to bring Plymouth together in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, this Saturday…
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Exciting opportunity to get involved in Plymouth’s cruise ship visits11-03-2022
Plymouth has pledged to get serious about cruise and now more volunteers are needed to provide a warm welcome to the visiting passengers as they…
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Fiver Fest is back with tempting £5 offers across Plymouth 11-03-2022
Plymouth shoppers and visitors are in for a treat as the Totally Locally Fiver Fest comes to the city centre from tomorrow (12 March) and runs…
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College students getting involved in city food festival09-03-2022
Students at City College Plymouth will be getting valuable hands-on experience at this year’s Flavour Fest, as the College signs up to be…
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Rockfish first Plymouth business to sign up to Green Tourism programme 07-03-2022
Plymouth’s Rockfish seafood restaurant is committing to a more environmentally friendly future, as the first business to sign up to a new…
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New exhibition at The Box offers fresh responses to the Mayflower02-03-2022
A new exhibition which has just opened at The Box, Plymouth showcases new responses to the Mayflower story and highlights how some of our most…
February 2022
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New play co-produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth opens this week24-02-2022
Sorry, You’re Not a Winner, a new co-production by Theatre Royal Plymouth and Paines Plough, will open in Plymouth this week.
The…
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Free half-term fun to enjoy in Plymouth city centre17-02-2022
This February half term, there’s lots of extra free activities to enjoy in Plymouth city centre so you can keep the kids entertained and…
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Plymouth gets ready to make a splash with National Marine Park, starting with unmissable free residents’ weekend at the aquarium16-02-2022
The 12-month programme has been designed to not only enable people to have fun and explore but also for residents to be able to have their say…
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Micro-festival celebrating solo performances coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth16-02-2022
Solo Voices is a micro-festival, showcasing bold and distinctive new work at Theatre Royal Plymouth with two weeks of brilliant new shows…
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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe performing in Central Park this summer14-02-2022
Two of the greatest voices in the world are on their way to Central Park, Plymouth, on Friday 8 July 2022.
Ball and Boe will be…