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Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder...

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Seven top exercise tips to keep arthritis at bay

This week is National Arthritis Week, and experts at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre have 7 top exercise tips to help keep arthritis at bay.

One in six of us experiences joint pain every day. It can make day-to-day tasks, like brushing your teeth, making a cup of tea or getting a good night’s sleep really difficult.

Aside from the physical frustrations that it can cause, the...

Things to Do When Looking for a New Home

When it comes to buying a home there are many things to consider. In many ways it is very similar to a lot of the points we mentioned in our post ‘Things to Do Once You Have Decided to Sell Your Property’ . So, in this article we will focus on the things you must do when looking for a new house, whether you are staying in Plymouth or moving elsewhere.

Explore the market with an open...

Dealing with Divorce: A Guide

Nobody expects or wants to get divorced when they marry their partner. However, statistics show that around 42 percent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, so it’s important to know what action to take if you and your partner decide to end your marriage.

To help your separation run as smoothly and stress-free as possible, here is a useful guide on how to deal with divorce.

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Best Countries Around the World for Exchange Students

Searching for the ideal place to contemplate abroad? InterNations, the world's biggest network for individuals who dwell and work abroad, has released a new study. The organization's survey has reviewed the nations with the best personal satisfaction from 12,500 expats. Measuring the quality of life engaged in various aspects, the survey focused on security & safety, health & wellbeing...

Funky Llama Club Night

Following the success of Funky Llama Festival this summer, Theatre Royal Plymouth will be holding the sixth Funky Llama Club Night at Pryzm Night Club on Thursday 17 October.

Funky Llama is Theatre Royal Plymouth’s flagship project that celebrates the creative talents of disabled adults. It is the only project like this in the South West to this scale. It involves large-scale,...

Happy Days Nursery team take on Plymouth 10k for Childrens’ Charity

A team of nursery practitioners and nursery management from Happy Days Nursery, Derriford, all took part in the Plymouth 10k on Sunday 6th October.

The course which stretched out across 6.1 miles of Plymouth Centre was undertaken by 2,600 runners and watch by thousands of supporters.

The team from the Derriford nursery ran in aid of the Derriford Children’s Cancer Fund and...

Which doors fit your design and budget - the low-mid-high budget ranges

When it comes to decorating and furnishing a house, the biggest issue buyers face is staying under budget. There is no limit in options in designs and types as well as prices when it comes to choosing doors. If you want to have a quality product with features such as durability, security and also design suited to your interior, you will have to compensate monetarily, but that doesn't mean that...

Make your Memory Foam Mattress Cooler with These Simple Tips

It’s great that you already bought a memory foam mattress , but it seems like you are having problems with it. Memory foam mattresses are very comfortable to use and they provide a wide range of health benefits as well. However, this type of mattress has its drawbacks.

The most notable problem of memory foam mattresses is its ability to hold onto heat. It means that the mattress itself...

Plympton Academy students take part in chemistry experiment

Chemistry students from Plympton Academy put their text books aside recently to do a hands on experiment.

The Year 7 pupils created a density column with three liquids, tomato ketchup, oil and coloured water.

The students then placed a small marshmallow on top and predicted if the sweet would survive the fizz created by an added vitamin C tablet.

“Not only is this...

More than one million stroke survivors live in fear of having another stroke

More than one million stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.

The charity’s latest research (of...

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