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Inside the split-level new homes in Ilfracombe

UNDERSTANDING the layout of split-level homes in Ilfracombe has become easier thanks to new photography. Homes at Seascape , taking shape on land at The Shields, have been designed to work with the topography of the site. It means some house types have a ground floor and lower ground floor....

The Bootleg Beatles head to Plymouth

The Bootleg Beatles are currently undertaking their December 2019 tour of the UK, heading to Plymouth Pavilions on 22 December.

Since their inception in 1980 the band have performed hundreds of gigs across the globe, earning themselves an amazing reputation along the way. The late George Martin himself described the Bootleg Beatles experience as “A terrific show”, whilst the Mail On...

NSPCC's Festival of Trees brings extra Christmas sparkle to Theatre Royal Plymouth

The NSPCC’s annual Festival of Trees event in the city is proving quite a Christmas showstopper at the Theatre Royal Plymouth this December.

Visitors and passers-by have been treated to a display of 25 individually decorated Christmas trees and 40 garlands, by local businesses, schools and individuals who have generously sponsored them to help keep local children safe.

It’s...

Christmas appeal will keep Plymouth's rescued pets warm this winter

Send your warmest wishes to Plymouth’s unwanted pets and help them to stay cosy this winter by supporting Woodside Animal Welfare Trust’s Christmas Tree Appeal.

This Christmas all of the money raised by the annual appeal will go towards heating costs for the 176 animals currently in the Sanctuary’s care.

In return for a donation of just 50p, supporters will be given a colourful...

Winners of the Rotary Club of Plymouth Young Artist of the Year competition 2019

Duru Tanir from Plymouth College and Ashlyn Watts and Isobel Battley from Devonport High School for Girls have each been awarded first prize for their respective age groups in a ceremony held at Plymouth College of Art for the Rotary Club of Plymouth’s Young Artist of the Year 2019 competition.

For the second year running, thanks goes to The Clemas Trust, as students from the Quay...

South West of England Getting Swept Up in High-Tech Bingo

As it was decades ago, bingo is once again the talk of the town. The classic British pastime spent some time out, adjusting to the new age of gaming, but now it’s back and more high-tech than ever. This isn't to say that the injection of modern technology into bingo means that it’s not as fun and simple as it once was: if anything, it’s even easier to play, which is why so many people across...

Tips to Enjoy Your Next Visit to the Zoo

Do you remember the last time you were at the zoo was a bad experience? This is probably because you didn't properly prepare for the whole experience.

Most people do not understand how Zoo's work, when it is the best time to visit them and how to properly get ready to enjoy them. If you think that a modern and a healthy zoo is the same as the circus, you are very wrong.

The...

Best Ideas for a Girls Weekend in Vegas

Getting together for a weekend with your girls is fun. Getting together with your girls for a weekend in Vegas is epic! There is no better place to bond with your squad than in Las Vegas. With the glitz, the glamour, the nightlife, the parties, there is no better place to make memories than in Sin City. Whether it is a quick, 2-day trip or an extended 4-day weekend, you will want to try and...

8 Life Choices To Make If You Suffer From High Blood Pressure

As many as 1 in 3 adults in the US have hypertension (high blood pressure) and many don’t even know it. Often called “the silent killer” this sneaky condition can crop up fast with few warning signs. Some people won’t know they have it until they are racing by ambulance to a hospital. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries with every heartbeat....

Plymouth veterans make designs on festive fundraising for Help or Heroes

Veterans Nick Martin and Mark Humphreys from Plymouth have been selected by Help for Heroes to hone their creative skills and help design a new range of products. Funds raised from the sale of the merchandise will enable the charity to support other wounded and sick veterans and their families.

Veteran Nick was a stores accountant with the Royal Navy and spent most of his time at sea...

Plymouth College of Art Commercial Photography students archive collections at The Box

Students from Plymouth College of Art’s BA (Hons) Commercial Photography for Fashion, Advertising and Editorial course have collaborated with expert curators from The Box, Plymouth to photograph items from the collections of the £40+ million cultural development which is set to open in spring 2020.

Guided by Curator of Art, Terah Walkup and Media Archivist, Stacey Anderson, the...

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