We Are The Land & Wampanoag Takeover Review
The Mayflower ship has become an iconic symbol of Plymouth’s history since it set sail in 1620, with our ocean city having large-scale plans to celebrate the Mayflower 400 that were halted, just as the world was during the pandemic in 2020. But what’s come of this is...
New Orchard and Park in Ivybridge
A new Ivybridge orchard and play park has recently been opened in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, providing a new space for children and young people to play and explore. The project was funded by a combination of local government and private donations, and features a...
The locations of all traffic enforcement cameras in Plymouth
Have you been driving in Plymouth and accidentally ended up in a bus lane? Well, you wouldn’t be the only one, as in the last five years Plymouth City Council has fined over 107,000 motorists for bus lane and keep-clear offences. However, since 2017, the amount of...
National Marine Aquarium free tickets o-fish-ally sell out
Over the weekend of 18th and 19th March, National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth opened its doors for free Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, allowed the weekend to go ahead. The ticketed event provided the opportunity for thousands families to learn about...
Are Southern students drinking too much?
Plymouth is a city with two unis, meaning over 20,000 students descend on the city every year with a majority of those going on night’s out every weekend. Studies show that around 90% of students admit to binge drinking whilst at Uni, with 80% of Uni students...
Amount of UK students drinking alcohol is decreasing.
The effects of the cost-of-living crisis, and societies changing relationship with health means younger people are staying away from drinking. From 2005 to 2015, the percentage of 16-24-year-olds in England who do not drink alcohol increased from 18% to 29%. Sales of...
Fanboy at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
Following a successful run at 2022’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Fanboy is the newest piece of work from actor and playwright Joe Sellman-Leava, with this wonderfully geeky 65 minute piece of theatre being inspired by his own life experiences as a fanboy, exploring...
Plymouth Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launches brand new project; Hidden By Things, looking at how possessions shape us.
Today (Saturday 28th January 2023), Plymouth’s own Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launched a new interactive, community campaign entitled Hidden By Things; encouraging individuals to donate items of clothing that have a story connected to them. By using digital...
Marjon Form Partnership With Plymouth Patriots
Plymouth Marjon University & Plymouth City Patriots Basketball Club have formed a new partnership. They will work together in order to improve the student basketball offer. Being the only professional basketball team in Devon & Cornwall, the City Patriots are...
What is there to see in Plymouth as a student?
Plymouth is a vibrant and exciting city that offers a wide range of activities and events for local university students. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a cultural experience, or a chance to explore the great outdoors, Plymouth has something for...
caught on camera
Police in Devon and Cornwall have described the amount of people caught on camera for not wearing a seatbelt or texting at the wheel as ‘alarming’. Over 600 people have been caught in the area since September when the Aecom cameras were first installed, which use...
Gin There, Done That – England’s Oldest Distillery
Located near the waterfront in the Barbican, the historic Plymouth Gin Distillery has been producing premium gin for over 250 years. It is England’s oldest operating gin distillery and was established in 1793. It was built in the early 1400s and is today...