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Party island - but what exactly is planned for Drake's Island

Party island - but what exactly is planned for Drake's Island

Oh joy. A promotions company is hosting “big, fat parties” on Drakes Island this summer. Casa Events, which labels itself as the organiser of South West England’s biggest house and techno parties, has advertised its “biggest outdoor events ever” - giant parties on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and

Plymouth Pride cancelled

Plymouth Pride cancelled

This summer’s Plymouth Pride event, which was due to take place on The Hoe on July 12, has been cancelled. Organisers have blamed a lack of both finances and volunteers. They’ve also admitted that the long-term future for the event is uncertain. A spokesman said: “Despite our best

Catholic Bishop of Plymouth quits before he starts

Catholic Bishop of Plymouth quits before he starts

The Catholic Diocese of Plymouth remains without a bishop after the second man appointed to the post resigned before taking up the position. It means the diocese has been without a formal leader for more than three years. Bishop Philip Moger was to have been ordained last February, but the

‘Hate crime’ investigation launched after Holocaust memorial damaged

‘Hate crime’ investigation launched after Holocaust memorial damaged

Criminal damage to Plymouth's Holocaust Memorial on Plymouth Hoe is being investigated by police. Damage was caused to the inscribed stone and the plinth it was mounted on. Police said the incident was being treated as a hate crime and have appealed for witnesses to come forward. The

Bomb alert in Millbay - we might have to pack our bags!

Bomb alert in Millbay - we might have to pack our bags!

Experts in unexploded bomb investigations will be in Millbay on Monday (November 18) looking at two mystery objects discovered on the patch of unused land between Bath Street and Martin Street. And while Plymouth Council says the objects are “most likely” reinforced concrete, or pieces of railway track, it is

Plymouth Register office sells at auction - so what is planned?

Plymouth Register office sells at auction - so what is planned?

Plymouth’s former Register Office in Lockyer Street - described as a “substantial” site in a prime location - has sold at auction for £827,000. It had been listed by auctioneers Clive Emson Land and Property at a charitable starting price of just £295,000 - which raised many

Remembering the Great Gale: 200 years ago a storm wrecked Plymouth's new breakwater

Remembering the Great Gale: 200 years ago a storm wrecked Plymouth's new breakwater

November sees the 200th anniversary of one of the biggest storms to pound Plymouth Sound and devastate the city’s coastal communities. The Great Gale of November 22nd and 23rd, 1824 caused significant damage to the city, including: * Sinking vessels: 22 ships sank in Plymouth * Breakwater damage: The storm destroyed