Lifestyle

5 Practical Tips for Budgeting

No matter how hard you work, sometimes your incomings just don’t cover your outgoing expenses, especially if you are having to provide for your family or have a lot of bills to cover. While there is no straightforward answer to covering your costs, budgeting can be a very useful tool for helping you to manage your finances more effectively. Unfortunately, budgeting is a skill that not everyone...

Dementia in Plymouth is set to soar in the next decade

The number of people with dementia in Plymouth is set to soar by 35% in the next decade (from 3,512 people in 2019 to 4,770 in 2030), warns a report published this week, commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The report predicts that as our population ages, a higher proportion of people with dementia will have higher care needs...

City College Plymouth uses virtual reality for hazard-spotting construction training

The Moment, the film and immersive division of The Creative Engagement Group, has partnered with City College Plymouth and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to enhance student engagement with the construction industry.

Tailored for both further and higher education, the immersive learning solution provides invaluable, engaging Health and Safety training for times when...

Plympton Academy students have adventures in Bude

Year 7 students from Plympton Academy spent three days on the north Cornwall coast recently taking part in some adventurous activities. The youngsters tried surfing, kayaking, canoeing, caving, high ropes, mountain boarding and abseiling at Adventure International in Bude. “It was great to see the students challenging themselves outside of their comfort zones and building resilience,” said...

Best reasons to visit San Jose, California

San Jose is often overshadowed by its more artsy sister, San Francisco. However, you’ll be surprised that it has a larger population than the former.

Also, over the years, San Jose has blossomed into an ideal destination business travelers and tourists that are seeking lively culture and gorgeous mountain trails.

Known to be the Capital of Silicon Valley, it could be a perfect...

Musical spectacular arrives at Vue Plymouth for one night only

One of the world’s most popular musicals is coming to Vue Plymouth this December – but for one night only.

Coinciding with the 35th year of its triumphant reign in London’s dazzling West End, Les Misérables: The Staged Concert arrives on the Big Screen on Monday 2 December.

Giving audiences the chance to catch Cameron Mackintosh’s sell-out production at the Gielgud Theatre,...

Plympton Academy receive cheque donation for new books

Plympton Academy will soon have lots of new books for students to enjoy thanks to a donation from the Freemasons Lodge of Fidelity. The local charity donated £125 to the school library. Two members of the lodge visited the school to meet students and hand over the cheque. Mr Rean from the Freemasons Lodge of Fidelity said; “It was a pleasure to meet the students and hear all about the books...

Local hospital celebrates World Radiography Day

Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre is celebrating World Radiography Day on 8th November, which marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895.

The hospital’s diagnostic imaging team are holding a display in the hospital’s coffee shop with biscuits, cake and a competition.

The discovery of X-rays celebrates its 124th anniversary on 8th November, and...

Five Mistakes You're Probably Making When Cleaning Your Home

Everyone wants a sparklingly clean home. However, even if you believe that your cleaning skills are top notch, you are likely making a few common mistakes just like everybody else. In other words, your house could always be cleaner.

Here are a few errors that the vast majority of people make when giving their home some needed TLC.

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Five Blackjack myths debunked

When it comes to casino games, Blackjack is among the most popular. It’s easy to learn, has a low house edge and when you’re bored of the classic game, there are plenty of variations out there to pique your interest. But there are many misconceptions surrounding Blackjack and if you're a newbie, you're likely to believe that they are true. To settle the debate, we’re going to talk about a few...

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