The latest news from the city.
Plymouth Laureate of Words R.C. Thomas leads a boat trip across Plymouth Sound, pairing a live voyage with the myths and folktales of the city's waters. The post introduces Thomas, his work and the Sound's rich maritime history.
Plimoth Violins combines instrument repair, restoration, sales and music lessons at 58 Main St in Plymouth. Reviews highlight Hollis Greene’s careful work, clear pricing and quick turnaround, while appointments are required for visits and workshop services.
The Artemis Collective Summer Salon 2026 runs from 15 to 31 August at the Manor Street Galleries at Cafe Momus in Stonehouse, with free entry and daily opening hours from 10:00 to 20:00.
A look at Miller & Carter on Sutton Wharf in Plymouth, the 'Masters of Steak' steakhouse open all year round. Covers the menu, the waterfront location, the Uber Eats prices and the graduation celebration offer.
A guide to a different kind of city walk through Cattedown, one of Plymouth's most overlooked areas, where the old shipyards and industrial waterfront tell the story of the city's maritime past.
A look at Plymouth's growing radio scene, from the PlymDAB digital network and the new community station SoundWave Radio Plymouth to the long-running Hospital Radio Plymouth, with how to tune into each.
A self-guided look at Plymouth’s quieter architectural highlights, from St Andrew’s Church and Minster to the Hoe’s memorials, Smeaton’s Tower and Tinside Lido. The guide also places the city’s interwar civic buildings in context without overstating uncertain attributions.
A look back at the partial solar eclipse of 12 August 2026, the most dramatic the UK has seen since 1999, with the best Plymouth viewing spots, the PAS event at Yelverton and essential eye safety.
The British Fireworks Championships 2026 ran on 12 and 13 August at Plymouth Hoe, with AJ Fireworks taking the title. A look back at the competitors, the results, the schedule and the transport and road closures that surrounded the event.
The Bergerac reboot, starring Damien Molony, filmed at the University of Plymouth in August 2025, turning the campus into a Jersey police HQ. A guide to the locations, the cast, and where to watch the series.
