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Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45...

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Ilfracombe school children qualify as Junior Park Rangers

The latest group of Year 4 school children from Ilfracombe Junior School have made the grade as ‘Junior Park Rangers’.

On Tuesday 2 July, 120 children were presented with their certificates after successfully completing the 4 week junior park rangers course, which covered topics such as orienteering, tree identification, mini beasts and pond dipping.

The course, organised by...

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Ilfracombe school children qualify as Junior Park Rangers

National Theatre Live: Fleabag comes to Vue Plymouth

A live broadcast of the award-winning Fleabag will be coming to the big screen in Vue Plymouth this September courtesy of National Theatre.

The one-woman play, written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, was the inspiration for the phenomenally successful BBC television show of the same name, and has now returned to the West End after a sold-out New York run.

As well as the...

Plympton Academy students take part in Harry Potter activities

Students at Plympton Academy watched as their school was transformed into Hogwarts for their annual Challenge Week recently.

Eighty students in Years 7, 8 and 9, enjoyed a week of Harry Potter activities that started with the Sorting Hat Ceremony. Once placed within their House, students enjoyed classes such as: potions making; designing a house crest; creating their own magical wands...

The Heat Is On: How to Sleep Better in Summer

In winter, we have no trouble getting to sleep. The temperatures are low and we take no time in getting all snug and just dropping off. Summer, however, is a different beast. The weather is much warmer, the days are longer and we can spend the nights tossing and turning, waking up at different intervals and, generally, not getting the sleep we need.

The heat is all too much, but just...

Jason’s dedication to charity earns national praise

A Plymouth volunteer has received a national award from Cancer Research UK in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the cause.

The charity’s annual Flame of Hope Awards acknowledge remarkable efforts in fundraising and volunteering made by people from all walks of life.

Jason Brockman from Plymouth, scooped the Uniting Communities Award, beating off stiff competition...

Couples Come Dine With Me is back and looking for contestants in Devon

Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Do you host a great dinner party? Think you’ve got what it takes to walk away with £1000? Then ITV want to speak to you.

Their teams are on the lookout for couples to be part of Britain’s favourite dinner time show. The only criteria’s are that you must be over 18, in a couple and not working or trained as a professional chef.

The shoot will take...

Blood cancer charity thanks Plymouth marrow student volunteers for lifesaving year

Blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan says thank you to students from Plymouth Marrow who recruited a remarkable 1,024 students to the stem cell register and raised £8,974.28 this academic year.

Plymouth University is one of over 55 universities with a ‘Marrow’ society, the name given to blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan’s network of student volunteer groups.

This academic year...

Tips to Consider in Planning a Short Break

You don't always get the chance to relax or bond with your family. You're busy with work, and you barely have enough time to sleep at night. Therefore, if there's an upcoming break, you need to make the most of it. Make sure that you go elsewhere with the people you love and have a remarkable trip. Before you get excited, these are some tips to help you as you plan.

Ask your kids...

2019’s Top Ten Most Instagrammable Student Accommodation Revealed

The top ten most Instagram-worthy student accommodation across the UK has been revealed by student accommodation search engine Mystudenthalls.com - featuring stunning facilities and furnishings that students are rushing to share on social feeds.

Worthy of the most stylish Instagram accounts, the UK’s top 10 photogenic student accommodation include a 70s Scandi-inspired communal area,...

Most popular series of Love Island ever causes huge surge in Majorca holidays and sales of merch

Hit ITV show, Love Island, may be influencing more than just our love lives - as new data has shown that it’s also influencing our wallets. Data released today from online deals site, Wowcher , has revealed a 73% year-on-year increase in the number of units sold of Love Island inspired merchandise, along with a 32% spike in trips to Majorca.

As viewers of the show have increased, so...

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Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

Ilfracombe school children qualify as Junior Park Rangers

National Theatre Live: Fleabag comes to Vue Plymouth

Plympton Academy students take part in Harry Potter activities

The Heat Is On: How to Sleep Better in Summer

Jason’s dedication to charity earns national praise

Couples Come Dine With Me is back and looking for contestants in Devon

Blood cancer charity thanks Plymouth marrow student volunteers for lifesaving year

Tips to Consider in Planning a Short Break

2019’s Top Ten Most Instagrammable Student Accommodation Revealed

Most popular series of Love Island ever causes huge surge in Majorca holidays and sales of merch

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