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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....

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Plymouth chamber choir’s first concert with Royal Marines Bandsman conductor

Phoenix Chorale are performing their festive concert ‘Christmas is here!’ in St Peter’s Parish Church, Wyndham Square on Saturday 14th December at 7.30pm.

This will be the first concert with their new musical director Simon Badge, who is also currently serving with the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth based at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint.

The programme will be a...

Picking Luxury Resorts Australia that Are Truly Luxurious Resorts

Australia is home of numerous famous places, most importantly when it comes to finding the quality and beautiful luxury results in scenic areas of the lands that has made the continent popular for tourist attraction.

What’s most importantly though is that you find your travel package from a quality resort finding service or company, as you can get numerous discounts. In this guide, we’...

College Students Grill Restaurant Bosses

Students from Cornwall College Saltash visited one of Plymouth’s leading steakhouse restaurants to see for themselves what it takes to run a successful business.

The level three professional chef students were given the inside track at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth where they quizzed bosses on the day-to-day running of the top...

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Watch Out for Santas on a Bike

This weekend there will be an influx of Santas on motorbikes in Devon and Cornwall as they travel to Little Harbour children’s hospice for the annual Santas on a Bike fundraising ride.

Riders will meet from 11am on Saturday 7th December at Lee Mill near Plymouth and will depart at 12.15pm, travel through Ivybridge at 12.30pm, Saltash at 1pm, Liskeard at 1.45pm and will be going through...

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What is Stamp Duty?

Buying property in the UK is rewarding, though not without its challenges. A common conundrum is stamp duty. A necessary evil by all accounts, this hefty tax can make or break a house sale. Working out if and how much you should pay isn't that hard, for the most part, but there are a few sticking points. Here's all you need to know about stamp duty.

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Common problems with self-build projects and how to avoid them

Self-build projects are all the rage in 2019, but they’re not as easy to achieve as your favourite YouTuber might make them out to be. If not done correctly, a self-build project can encounter tons of problems that could have easily been avoided if you had either hired professional help or researched your project a little more thoroughly beforehand. To help you avoid any self-build mishaps,...

Getting kids excited about music

Multiple studies have shown that music has a positive effect on children’s development. Children who learn and play musical instruments have better logical thinking skills, improved creativity, and a more positive attitude towards their environment. The old saying about how classical music makes kids smarter is true as well.

With the internet providing plenty of resources, more parents...

Family festivities begin at Vue Plymouth with CBeebies Christmas Show: Hansel and Gretel

Once again, the family-friendly feast of festive fun that is the CBeebies Christmas Show is coming to Vue Plymouth.

On Sunday 1st December, live from the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, this year’s highly anticipated Hansel & Gretel stage performance includes interactive content exclusively created for the big screen.

Families are set to be taken on a winter adventure...

Capita employees in Plymouth join forces with Andys Man Club to provide mental health support

Capita employees based at the Money Centre in Plymouth have joined forces with Andys Man Club, a charity providing mental health support to men, following the tragic suicide of a colleague. It is a sad fact that suicide is now the biggest killer of young men in the UK, with over 4,500 male suicides a year, highlighting the need to support mental health.

By reaching out to Andys Man...

Cosy Club Plymouth raises over £1,700 for local charity

Cosy Club, the newest addition to the Plymouth food and drink scene, has raised £1,738 for older people’s charity, Independent Age, in its opening month.

Located in The Barcode at Drake Circus, Cosy Club Plymouth opened its doors in October, and for the first month, funds were raised from every coffee and burger sold to donate to a local community organisation.

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