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Plymouth Tree People were urgently asked for help when workmen cut down trees and bushes at the former Register Office site in Lockyer Street. The plot has of course been recently sold, and an outline proposal to develop it has been submitted to Plymouth Council. But the felling of trees

A new petition is rapidly gaining traction as residents and local businesses voice their outrage over a recent significant increase in parking charges in and around The Hoe. The hike, which saw the removal of a popular early morning discounted rate, is already being blamed for deterring visitors and threatening

The campaign for a directly elected Mayor for Plymouth has declared its intention to challenge the Government in the High Court, following an announcement that appears to thwart the city's aspirations for a directly elected leader. The dispute centres on a referendum scheduled for Thursday, July 17th, in

Aspirations for a directly elected mayor in Plymouth have been dealt a severe and potentially fatal blow following a pivotal government announcement this evening from Jim McMahon, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution. The statement outlines ambitious plans to simplify local governance arrangements across England, but critically

Gog and Magog are being brought back to the slopes of the Citadel by renowned local historian Chris Robinson. A temporary installation will be celebrated on the afternoon of June 28 when players from Plymouth Albion Rugby Club will be helping with the installation. The story of Gog and Magog

Tinside Lido is featuring in a national work of art by 2004 Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller - with tickets flying out of the box office, and a final batch released this Tuesday (June 24). Called “Hello Sailor” it happens on Saturday July 5 - and starts with a