Lifestyle

Brits are in with a chance of getting rid of their garden disasters!

Research has revealed that gardening disasters plague around three quarters (73%) of Brits, prompting power tool manufacturer Ryobi to launch a search for the nation’s ugliest garden.

Disasters range from not being able to get plants to grow (14%) to forgetting to water plants (10%), as well as physical injury (9%), insect infestation (8%) and pets digging up the lawn (7%).

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All the world’s a digital stage for Plymouth schools taking part in innovative ‘With Flying Colours’ community arts project

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it brought the curtain down early on the first year of a three-year play-making project that is bringing arts opportunities to schools in areas of Plymouth with traditionally low cultural engagement.

But, thanks to a ‘digital stage’ created on a new website, the children’s work will reach appreciative audiences for years to come.

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Jackie’s South West Coastal Trek against Domestic Abuse

Dr Jackie Lighten is setting off on Thursday 16th July for a 150+ mile hike from Westward Ho! to St. Ives to raise awareness of domestic abuse and crucial funds for First Light.

‘’I am from Horndon on the Hill in Essex and moved to Devon in 2018 as a BBSRC Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.

‘’I have grown up with a love for nature, adventure, music, and surfing,...

How to create an all-white interior home

All-white interiors have long been considered the epitome of chic in terms of home design, but how do you actually go about embracing and more importantly, maintaining one? It’s simple when you know how.

Looking at The White Company reviews online, it’s obvious that the quest for bright neutral interior spaces is still at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds, so let’s find out how...

Nuffield Heath to reopen fitness and wellbeing centres

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, will welcome members back to its fitness and wellbeing centres across England on 25th July, including 26 centres across the South West of England. To ensure its sites are safe for both members and employees, Nuffield Health have implemented a number of changes, following guidance from UK Active, the UK government, Public Health England and...

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Hospital investment for even greater patient safety

A Plymouth hospital has invested in the latest cutting-edge technology to ensure even greater safety for patients attending an Outpatient Department appointment.

Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre has installed a multi-function M8 Healthcare Monitor machine. The very latest of its type, the machine can read a patient’s height, weight, pulse and blood pressure, and calculate their Body...

7.6 million parents stay together because of their kids

New research​ ​from Direct Line Life Insurance reveals 7.6 million parents have stayed in a relationship for longer than they would have liked with their spouse or partner because they have children together. Over a fifth (22 per cent) of parents that would have split up, stayed together for longer because of their kids.

On average, parents are staying in relationships for over half...

Strictly’s World Champion dancer transports you to Gingerland on first UK tour…

After making his Directorial and Choreographic debut at Sadler’s Wells, London, in 2019, BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional, NEIL JONES, will be touring the UK for the very first time in 2021, with his brand new show - GINGERLAND!

Away from the Strictly dance floor, NEIL will demonstrate to you the real reason he has so many Ballroom and Latin Championship titles to his name, 45...

It’s easy to see your GP: 6 things you need to know

More and more people in Devon are seeing their GPs as services continue to adapt to keep people safe from coronavirus.

Services like routine vaccinations and smear tests are now being offered, in addition to usual weekday GP appointments which can be held by phone, online or face-to-face.

Many people are surprised to know that GP services are fully available. Here’s how it...

Ciao! Pronto! Salve! Prezzo is back

Fans of Prezzo in Plymouth will be excited to hear that we are opening on Friday 17th July.

To celebrate our doors being open again, diners will be able to enjoy some new additions to the menu; a new calamari recipe, four new pizzas (including veggie and vegan options), a new chicken burger, plus new cocktails and coolers! And……after performing well in our test restaurants at the...

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