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April 2021
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Great Britain SailGP Team confirms Season 2 squad 20-04-2021
With less than one week to go until the start of SailGP Season 2, which commences with the Bermuda Sail Grand P
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Hairspray UK tour to reopen in Plymouth this summer19-04-2021
The UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray will open at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on 24 June 2021.
It has been announced that musical theatre…
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Ore Oduba to star in Rocky Horror Show in Plymouth this autumn15-04-2021
Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba will star as Brad Majors in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show…
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Plymouth pubs and bars reopening this week12-04-2021
As Covid-19 restrictions begin to lift, a number of pubs, bars and restaurants across Plymouth will reopen from today.
Hospitality venues are…
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Tom Jones Plymouth concert rescheduled to September in Central Park12-04-2021
Tom Jones has today confirmed that his concert in Plymouth has been re-scheduled to Saturday 18 September 2021, with a change to the venue also…
March 2021
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OSTAR & TWOSTAR 60th Anniversary Race Postponed to May 202229-03-2021
Following an update on COVID-19 compliance and revised restrictions from the Newport Yacht Club, the Royal Western Yacht Club have made the very…
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Inspirational SailGP programme will create a legacy for Plymouth’s young people24-03-2021
Young people in Plymouth will have the chance to learn new skills and try out sailing for the first time when SailGP comes to the city in July…
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Incredible array of events and exhibitions to enjoy in Plymouth this summer24-03-2021
This summer, Plymouth will once again be home to an impressive programme of events. The line-up includes everything from Mayflower commemorations…
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Mayflower Muster and Rehabilitation Triathlon cancelled 23-03-2021
Throughout the Mayflower 400 commemorations, the Armed Forces have been highly committed to the 400th anniversary programme in Plymouth.
Planning…
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The Box re-opening this May with exciting new exhibition programme22-03-2021
The Box has revealed a re-opening date of Tuesday 18 May following a five month closure due to COVID-19 – and it has plenty of plans in…
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Huge three-day music event coming to Plymouth Hoe this summer18-03-2021
1 Big Summer, a three-day music event, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on the August bank holiday weekend: 27, 28 and 29 August 2021…
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Plymouth Blitz remembered 80 years on16-03-2021
The city of Plymouth will come together in March to remember the 1,174 civilians who died during the 1941 Blitz in a special series of…
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New blue plaques celebrate famous Plymouth women08-03-2021
Two important women in the city’s history have been honoured with blue plaques.
The first is dedicated to philanthropist and Royal…
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World's first flying puppet to take to the streets and skies of Plymouth this August03-03-2021
The Hatchling, a dragon taller than a double-decker bus, will hatch and roam through the city of Plymouth this summer.
Transforming into the…
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Discover the people, places and events that shaped Plymouth with two new walking trails 02-03-2021
Explore the city on foot and gain a fresh perspective on Plymouth life with the launch of two new themed walking trails celebrating the…
February 2021
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Plymouth to round off prestigious British Art Show 918-02-2021
New dates for the UK’s most influential contemporary art exhibition, British Art Show 9 (BAS 9), have been confirmed today. The nationwide…
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Plymouth Arts Cinema and Plymouth College of Art Host Iris On The Move LGBT+ Film Festival 18-02-2021
Iris On The Move 2021 is an upcoming major joint initiative between Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth Arts Cinema and Iris Prize, celebrating…
January 2021
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Plymouth businesses shortlisted for 2020 Devon Tourism Awards26-01-2021
Three top local businesses have been confirmed as finalists in the 2020 Devon Tourism Awards: Crowne Plaza,
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Plymouth City Council shortlisted for Hearts for the Arts Awards 2021 14-01-2021
Plymouth City Council has been shortlisted in this year’s National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) ‘Hearts For The Arts Awards…
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UK’s largest Aquarium launches family virtual tours to fundraise vital funds during lockdown12-01-2021
The National Marine Aquarium has come up with a way to keep families entertained at home and keep its Ocean Discovery Rangers busy through winter -…
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Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country 12-01-2021
The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust, will provide the background for the broadcasting of an exciting series…
December 2020
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New shows coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 202121-12-2020
Everyone at Theatre Royal Plymouth has been working very hard behind the scenes to make sure that they have some fantastic shows lined up for…
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Mayflower 400: a programme of cultural events, activity and sport finishing in 2021 commemorating the journey of the Mayflower16-12-2020
The programme offers something for everyone and includes live performance, music, dance, comedy, public art, community activity, sport and much more…
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Plymouth Women Launch Cloak Making Project Addressing Colonialism 14-12-2020
A local women’s group, supported by the Plymouth & Devon Race Equality Council, has launched a symbolic cloak making project to address…
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A very merry Fishmas in store at the NMA as underwater world gets a festive makeover 10-12-2020
The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is gearing up for Christmas with its exciting ‘Christmas Lights’ theme set to shine a spotlight on all…
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Plymouth Hebrew Congregation and Ripple Theatre Co Call Out for Memories of Plymouth10-12-2020
Plymouth Hebrew Congregation and Ripple Theatre Co are looking for Plymouth people who have memories of once well-known places in the city that can…
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New boat show for Plymouth in 2021 10-12-2020
MDL Marinas is bringing a brand new boat show - the Green Tech Boat Show - to Plymouth in 2021.
The first boat show of its kind in…
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OYO opens new hotel in Plymouth city centre07-12-2020
A 94-room hotel in the centre of Plymouth is the first new hotel to open under the OYO brand in the UK. OYO Plymouth Central has entered its soft…
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Theatre Royal Plymouth re-opens with three fantastically festive Christmas shows03-12-2020
Theatre Royal Plymouth was forced to close its doors to the public over eight months ago in March but is now set to welcome audiences back from…
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Winter on the waterfront: polar bears, light displays and great shopping02-12-2020
Plymouth’s waterfront is still set to enjoy a sprinkling of magic this Christmas, with light displays, family friendly activities and safe…
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Christmas time, social distancing and wine… 01-12-2020
Lockdown ends on 2 December, and Plymouth enters Tier 2 of Coronavirus restrictions, so what does that mean for Christmas shopping, meeting your…
November 2020
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Plymouth marina expands leisure berths27-11-2020
Plymouth’s King Point Marina has increased its leisure berthing capacity by almost 25% after a mid-year reconfiguration to create 24 additional…
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Plymouth to be a ‘High Alert’ area when lockdown ends26-11-2020
Plymouth will be in tier 2 ‘High Alert’ area when the national lockdown ends on Wednesday 2 December.
This means the lockdown…
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British Firework Championships back with a bang in 202124-11-2020
The British Firework Championships, held annually in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, will return on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August…
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Enjoy the sparkling streets of Plymouth city centre this Christmas18-11-2020
This Thursday, the Christmas lights in Plymouth city centre and Drake Circus will be switched on, illuminating the streets and bringing some…
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New nature-led “Blood Memory” app launches in Central Park, Plymouth this winter as part of Mayflower 40017-11-2020
A new Indigenous Artist led app is launching as part of the Mayflower 400 ‘Settlement’ project that will enable ‘Blood…
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Crowdfunder to bring ‘Christmas in a Box’ to thousands of local people13-11-2020
The Box has joined forces with Fosters Event Catering, the company that runs its Kitchen & Bar, for a special crowdfunding campaign aimed at…
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Clan-Kind – sister project to Settlement – opens photography submissions for a Plymouth Almanac10-11-2020
From November 2020 to Autumn 2021, Mayflower 400 project Clan-Kind – the sister project to Settlement which is the indigenous online…
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Light of remembrance to #ShineOn in Plymouth09-11-2020
Plymouth is one of four locations across the country chosen to take part in a unique act of remembrance commemorating Armistice Day (Wednesday 11…
October 2020
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Destination Plymouth director named President of Tourism Management Institute21-10-2020
One of Plymouth’s top tourism chiefs is taking a leading role in a national network of industry professionals.
Amanda Lumley, Executive…
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The Box Kitchen & Bar opens for evening dining and drinks20-10-2020
The Box Kitchen & Bar will launch its new evening opening hours at the end of October, offering a space to enjoy everything from carefully…
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Plans in place for a safe Remembrance Sunday in Plymouth20-10-2020
Plymouth’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations will look slightly different this year, as the city adapts to ensure that everyone is able to…
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Remember, remember – safety first this November14-10-2020
People in Plymouth are being urged to make safety a priority this Bonfire Night.
Plymouth’s public event on the Hoe, which usually sees…
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Sell-out screenings for Plymouth Arts Cinema highlight the value of independent cinema14-10-2020
Plymouth Arts Cinema has released details of its November – December programme, with new films including ‘On The Rocks’,…
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Major Mayflower 400 Commemoration Native American project goes digital 13-10-2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ‘Settlement’ - originally scheduled as a month-long artist encampment in Central Park, Plymouth as part…
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Brilliant £5 deals on offer at independent shops in Plymouth07-10-2020
Thousands of independent businesses are coming together to highlight their contribution to the great British high street and Plymouth is taking…
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Rise and shine with 2-4-1 breakfasts at Turtle Bay Plymouth01-10-2020
As shorter days beckon, those seeking an earlier start can kick off the day with a little extra Caribbean sunshine and warm the soul with 2-4-1…
September 2020
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Gardener’s World’s Toby Buckland to plant new ‘Pilgrim 400’ apple to mark Mayflower 400 Anniversary 28-09-2020
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Ground breaking figureheads project wins national award24-09-2020
The Box’s ambitious project to conserve and restore 14 gigantic Royal Naval ship’s figureheads has triumphed in the…
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American portrait painter Kehinde Wiley leads packed programme of public arts for the University of Plymouth23-09-2020
An exhibition of work from one of the most acclaimed portrait painters in the world is heading up the new programme of contemporary art and…