a new chief executive and she needs little or no introduction to waterfront businesses and organisations.

Sarah Gibson held the role for 10 years from 2010 to 2020 and succeeds former chief executive Jon Walton.

One of the Plymouth’s waterfront locations is set for an exciting future, thanks to a long-term agreement with Cattewater Harbour Commissioners.

A 30-year lease on Commercial Wharf on Madeira Road is to be granted to the commissioners who want to invest, improve and manage the location, to continue to grow the visitor economy of marine visitors to our city from the water.

Long term regeneration plans for the West End are taking a step forward with the plans now in train to knock down a row of run-down properties on Market Avenue.

Plymouth City Council has submitted documents as part of a pre-application process to demolish a block of 1960s buildings on Market Avenue.

The back of the block overlooks Colin Campbell Court, which is part of a wider regeneration programme that includes the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre now under construction.

One of Plymouth’s most treasured buildings is just weeks away from a decision which could see it restored or demolished.

Originally known as The Royal Cinema – and later The ABC or The Reel – for nearly a hundred years the building has been entertaining Plymothians and creating some very special memories with performances by, among many other legends, The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Tom Jones and Elton John.

Defence technology company Helsing will open its first UK Resilience Factory in Plymouth, creating high-value jobs and establishing the city as a national centre for marine autonomy, the government has announced.

The announcement came alongside the publication of recommendations from the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce, a joint initiative between government and industry aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Britain’s defence sector.

While global poverty may seem like a world away, one Plymouth woman is proving that you don’t have to travel far to make a difference.

Roselyn Bamigboye, who lives in Mutley, has taken up a powerful cause: supporting The Borgen Project, a US-based not-for-profit organisation that fights poverty worldwide by promoting robust foreign aid and laws that target poverty.

Ash Parker didn’t get the A Level grades she wanted, following a difficult path involving homelessness and mental health issues – and she was unsure of what to do next.

But a strong sense of wanting to improve mental health support for others drove her towards Psychology, and one call to the Plymouth University’s Clearing Centre was the chance she needed.

Plymouth is preparing for a major regeneration of its city centre, aiming to deliver 10,000 new homes alongside a massive £4.4 billion investment in Devonport by the Government. This investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and stimulate demand for housing, infrastructure, and services across the city.

Plymouth City Council is commissioning the necessary planning work to integrate new homes with employment, retail, leisure, education, green space, and transport. The goal is to turn the city centre into a thriving residential area, addressing a long-standing housing shortfall.

Plymouth’s city centre is shining brighter than ever after Old Town Street and New George Street scooped two major awards in prestigious Constructing Excellence South West Awards.

Events and musical performances on newly transformed Old Town Street and New George Street have attracted big crowds.

A Plymouth woman has been rewarded with a top honour for her passion, dedication and commitment to SSAFA, the armed forces charity.

Alex Swinard, the charity’s regional cas work manager for the South West, received the Sir James Gildea Global Staff Award which recognise SSAFA staff and volunteers for their exceptional contribution and commitment to SSAFFA’s activities and values.

Way was formally opened at a short ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of July.

People can now have a look and walk through the first phase of the project which began last October. This section is home to the Phoenix fountain – which will have water when the entire scheme is finished – as well as a new amphitheatre area, which is ideal for events and music.

Tothill Park saw more waggy tails than usual as New Friends of Tothill Park held their first ever Fun Dogshow.

Before the judging the Prince Rock Dog Training and Flyball Club put on a Flyball demonstration of this increasingly popular dog sport which is now one of the main attractions at Crufts. During the show dogs and their owners could give it a go on the course set up on the fields.

Plymouth’s Royal William Yard is inviting visitors to step into the past with the launch of its new History Trail as the popular destination becomes a free open-air museum, where visitors can explore two centuries of remarkable history.

The free, self-guided, interactive discovery trail connects visitors to a wealth of fascinating facts, images and audio. It will take guests of all ages on a journey through the archives, sharing plans, pictures and stories that bring 200 years of remarkable history alive in a unique way.

People in Plymouth are being reminded that the Safe Bus has moved to a new temporary location but is still available to offer help.

The bus, which is usually in the city on Saturday nights from 10pm until 4am on Sundays, can now be found at bus stop DC2 Derry’s Cross roundabout outside Timber Vault Escape Rooms.

The bus stop changes are due to the ongoing road works on Royal Parade, which have effectively moved all the existing bus stops on to Derry’s Cross. This work is planned for the next nine months.

A landmark building in Union Street has been given a grant of more than £250,000 towards its preservation and refurbishment.

The Millennium building – which started life in 1931 as the Gaumont Cinema – has received the funding as part of Historic England’s £15 million Heritage at Risk Capital Fund Awards, shared across 37 sites in England.