Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper Central Edition Roundup

The Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper August Central Edition 2024 Front Page

The August Central edition of the Plymouth Chronicle Newspaper is hitting the presses TODAY! Do you want to know what’s going on in your community?

Our top stories this week from the Central & Waterfront edition are listed below. You can always keep up with our digital editions on our LATEST EDITION page.

Veteran legend Chris Thrall faces biggest challenge with Atlantic rowing marathon

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Former Royal Marine Commando and Plymouth legend Chris Thrall is to embark on his biggest challenge later this year when he will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.

Theatre’s unique opportunity for young emerging artists

Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre is offering young people the opportunity to join a pioneering project designed to be a springboard for emerging artists.

Top young sailors from all over the world are heading to Plymouth

Some of the world’s best young sailors will land in Plymouth in July for the prestigious World Cadet Championships.

Big boost for city’s economy as cruise bookings double

Plymouth’s growing cruise business has seen bookings double, bringing in an extra £1.5million spend to the city this year.

Grant helps to provide support for vulnerable people

A charity that supports Plymouth people experiencing food poverty is celebrating after receiving a much-needed grant.

Campaign highlights health inequalities in Plymouth

Campaigning coalition, Health Equals, has launched a new campaign in Plymouth calling on the new Government to fix the stark health inequalities that are cutting thousands of lives short across the UK every year.

Praise for the support groups helping new mums in Plymouth

A young Plymouth mum has praised the work of the support group which helped her when she experienced postnatal depression.

Charity’s vital support for families in Romania

A Plymouth charity which supports poor families and children in Romania organising a three-day pop up shop in August to raise much needed funds.