The latest news from the city.

A curated walk through Plymouth's lesser-known visual heritage, from Smeaton's Tower on the Hoe and the ghosts of Winstanley's Lighthouse to the hidden carvings of Central Park and the public art scattered across the city centre.

Plymouth's Christmas Market returns to the city centre from 26 November to 20 December with over 50 chalets, free entry and new additions like the Crafter's Cove. Includes opening hours, food and drink, key dates and nearby festive events.

Plymouth's Grade II-listed Duke of Cornwall Hotel is reopening in stages after a £3m refurbishment, with the ground floor, lounge, bar and ballroom already open to the public and rooms returning in phases through early next year.

Plymouth Scrapstore CIC in Stonehouse collects reusable materials and makes them available for crafts, play, community projects and small businesses. This guide covers its stock, membership, workshops, accessibility and current opening hours.

A look at Supha's Street Food Emporium in Sutton Harbour, an independent restaurant specialising in Thai, Vietnamese, Lao, Myanmar and Malaysian street food designed for sharing, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options and harbour views.

A guide to the Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on on Saturday 14 November, with the lights going on at around 5.15pm. Covers the main stage line-up, family activities, the Gables Dog Show and road closures.

A look at Plymouth's independent film scene, from the Plymouth Arts Cinema's current programme and prices to the immersive dome screenings at Market Hall. It also looks back at the October 2026 Elevation Film Festival.

A look at The Harbour Seafood Restaurant & Takeaway on Plymouth's Barbican, with its sustainable seafood, fish and chips, lobster charity and plastic-free takeaway, plus opening hours, prices and nearby attractions.

Scare Fest has taken over Treeby Court on Embankment Road for nine nights, 23 to 31 October, with four scare walks, roaming actors and unlimited funfair rides all on one ticket. Covers opening times, early bird prices, and accessibility notes.

The Hop Shop is a long-standing home brewing supplies shop on Dale Road in Mutley, Plymouth. It stocks beer, wine and cider kits, ingredients, equipment and beginner starter kits. The post covers prices, delivery and collection options, opening hours and how to get there.