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Top Plymouth Headlines This Week
Bold new chapter for post war icon (P.2)
It was once the beating heart of a city rebuilding itself. Now, after years of silence, the Civic Centre is set to spearhead the biggest regeneration of the city centre since the post war rebuilding.
A symbol of Plymouth’s post-war ambition, the Civic Centre has stood tall over the city’s skyline for more than 60 years. Whether getting a bus pass or parking permit, discussing planning applications, applying for housing or claiming benefits, or enjoying the views from the top floor restaurant, thousands of Plymothians have passed through its doors.
Children help highlight road safety message (P.6)
Children from St Andrew’s School in Citadel Road, Plymouth recently teamed up with local police officers to raise awareness about driving and parking safely near schools.
Devon & Cornwall Police and the school ran a competition to design safety posters to be given out to drivers.
City College alumni return for 50th anniversary celebration (P.6)
current staff and students in the PL1 restaurant
City College Plymouth has welcomed back over a dozen of its alumni for a very special anniversary dinner celebrating 50 years since the hospitality students first started their courses in 1975.
The anniversary dinner, attended by 14 of the class of 1975-1977, took place in the college’s student-run PL1 restaurant and featured a nostalgic menu full of specially selected classic dishes from the 70s – all of which were carefully recreated by the college’s current hospitality and catering students.
Fairytale ending for panto couple (P.7)
began…Graham and
Helen pictured at
the Theatre Royal
Helen Noble (now Tudor) and Graham Tudor, a couple who met performing in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s 2005 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, returned to the city recently to mark their 20th anniversary.
Their chance meeting in the festive production which featured the legendary Chuckle Brothers, became the beginning of a lifelong love story.
PLYMOUTH AND EXETER UNITE BEHIND BOLD FOUR-COUNCIL DEVON FUTURE (P.7)
Plymouth and Exeter Council leaders have announced their united support for a bold new vision for local government in Devon – backing a four-unitary model that reflects how communities live, work and will grow. This follows the announcement earlier from Torbay Council supporting the proposal.
Following months of collaboration, public engagement and strategic analysis, councils will now consider proposals for four unitary authorities, one for Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay, and Devon coast and countryside. Together they agree that this model is the best way to deliver sustainable services, unlock economic growth and empower communities across Devon.
World Cup success for MAP boys team (P.10)
football team at the World Schools Footbal Cup
A school football team from Plymouth has scored a global victory at a tournament held in Spain.
The Year 9 team from Marine Academy Plymouth finished in third place at the World Schools Football Cup, held in Barcelona over four days – effectively ranking them third best in the world at their age.
DOUBLE AWARDS SUCCESS FOR PLYMOUTH CARE PROVIDER (P.23)
Lucy Hendy (left)
and Donna Davies
Plymouth-based care provider Kintota has emerged as a standout force at the South West Care Awards (SWCA) 2025, clinching two top honours: Employer of the Year and Rising Star of the Year.
Founded just five years ago, Kintota has established a strong reputation in the mental health space, delivering high-quality, person-centred support across Plymouth. Their aim is to elevate lives through purpose-driven care, and to build a culture where every team member feels empowered to grow, contribute, and lead.
New care facility starting to take shape (P.24)
work is progressing well
Plymouth’s new £13million care facility for adults with complex physical and learning disabilities, Meadow View, is really taking shape with construction starting on the bespoke timber frame.
Meadow View, which is off Outland Road, will provide a day service for more than 60 adults and overnight respite care. It will replace the council’s existing facilities, The Vine Day Service in Whitleigh and Colwill Lodge in Estover which are both now older and no longer fit for purpose.
