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People from South West Peninsula urged to Be Part of Research

Devon residents are being urged to sign up to a new UK-wide health and care research registry, as part of the nation’s biggest-ever recruitment drive for clinical trials.

The call comes as new figures reveal that more than 63,000 participants took part in health and care research...

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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...

Why Schools are Going Outdoors

Outdoor learning has long been hailed just as important as sitting in a classroom, but more schools are realising the long-term effect outside play and learning has on children’s well-being and education. With that in mind, schools are taking the initiative to teach and play outdoors with children, to benefit the children.

Outdoor Classroom Day

According to initiatives like...

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