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Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A-level results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved a fantastic set of A-level results this year. This marks a significant achievement, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years.

We are therefore delighted to announce that 54% of grades are at A* or A and 79% at A* to B. Almost a quarter of the grades...

Students at Plympton Academy celebrating after opening their A-Level results

Students and staff at Plympton Academy, located on Moorland Road and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating after receiving their A-Level grades today.

The school is particularly proud of the results from Spanish which saw 100% of students gaining A* to B grades, and Photography which saw 80% of students achieving A* to B grades. Further success was also seen with...

Diabetes charity looking for people in Devon to get on their bike this autumn

People from Devon are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn.

The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout the 31 days of October. It is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with the condition gets the...

Olivia Moth outside South Devon College

T Level Trailblazers: South Devon's Debut

South Devon College T Level students are celebrating today as they collect their results – the first cohort of students to receive results at the College for these new qualifications.

Across two subject areas - Education and Early Years and Digital Production, Design and Development - there was a 95% pass rate with a fantastic 40% of students achieving a distinction.

T Levels...

Looking for a new addition? See the best animals for young families here

Just when you think your family is complete, the kids ask for a dog. We’ve all been there.

While your gut instinct might immediately say no, you might be interested to learn that nearly half of Brits find more comfort in their furry friends than their partners . Adding a small, cute and friendly animal to your household could benefit everyone in lasting and unexpected ways.

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Why Planning Your Vacation in Advance is the Key to a Stress-Free Getaway

Spontaneous trips are undeniably fun. There’s no getting around it, it is exciting to just throw a few things in a bag and head off for whatever destination catches your eye. However, spontaneity does bring its own set of challenges, and when it comes to ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable vacation, careful planning reigns supreme.

Whether your tastes run to tropical escapes,...

Discover Hidden Treasures: Sellable Silver Items You Could Have at Home

In today's fast-paced world, the accumulation of clutter is a common occurrence. Our homes often end up being repositories of forgotten items, tucked away in drawers or hidden in the corners of our closets. While the idea of decluttering might seem daunting, it can actually lead to some surprising discoveries. As you embark on your decluttering journey, you might stumble upon old silver items...

Plymtree Country Fayre - Dog and Duck Show

A new and original event will be taking place at Plymtree Country Fayre this year.

Peewee the dog will be herding a group of runner ducks through a complex set of gates and into an enclosure.

“It sounds easy” said the dog’s owner, Tracy Frankpitt “but Peewee is really struggling with the whole thing. We’ve watched the ‘One Man and his Dog’ series and the film ‘Babe’ but he’s...

Devon main raises thousands to increase awareness of ovarian cancer

Shelly had started to feel tired and was experiencing a bit of bloating and discomfort in her abdomen. Having recently changed jobs she put it down to stress – just one of those things.

When her symptoms continued Shelly got an appointment with her GP. After an initial diagnosis of ovarian cysts, further tests confirmed that Shelly had stage 3 ovarian cancer.

“As soon as...

The Streets' Mike Skinner heads to Plymouth on an exclusive tour of his debut feature film

This autumn, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Mike Skinner will exclusively tour Everyman cinemas nationwide for the release of his visionary, debut feature film, The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light. The Streets, Skinner’s musical project, which examines life’s nuances to turn the mundane into the extraordinary, has also announced its first full length album since 2011, which...

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