Lifestyle

“Pre-knee op assessment saved my life”

When Paul Gidley, 62, from Ernesettle in Plymouth attended Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre for an assessment for a knee operation, little did he know that the appointment would save his life.

Paul’s appointment at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre was at the beginning of January 2018. For some time beforehand he had been experiencing urinary problems, especially frequent trips to the...

Taylor Wimpey proud to bring new homes to Plymouth

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is proud to announce that its latest development on the outskirts of Plymouth will open its doors at the end of June. A small collection of new homes tucked away in the peaceful village of Tamerton Foliot, Copleston Heights will include a mix of three, four and six-bedroom homes designed with families in mind.

Melissa Langton, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor...

Pioneering app transforms way people experience the history of Florence

The incredible history of Renaissance Florence can be explored through the eyes of characters who lived in the city hundreds of years ago thanks to a pioneering new app.

Hidden Florence is written by an international team of leading historians and voiced by professional actors. By linking unconventional tours of Florence to the everyday lives of Renaissance Florentines, the app brings...

Charity bake-off and coffee morning

The Primrose Foundation is an established local breast care charity that exists to provide the best possible care for patients requiring breast care treatment.

We work in partnership with the local NHS towards developing better care pathways and improving experiences for those patients receiving treatment. We support advances in technology, education and research, and help to provide...

Watch films under the stars at Plymouth Arts Cinema’s unique Open Air Cinema by the sea

Watch films under the stars at Plymouth Arts Cinema’s unique Open Air Cinema by the sea.

Plymouth Arts Cinema has announced the films that will be shown this summer, at the spectacular waterside venues of Tinside Lido and Royal William Yard. Plymouth Arts Cinema has been taking its cinema on tour each summer for a sell-out series of events since 2012. The Independent recently featured...

Healthy living sporting craze inspires family festival at ‘spiritual home' Bantham

A PIONEERING, dynamic new outdoor activity craze has inspired a family-friendly festival at it's ‘spiritual home' Bantham in Devon.

‘SwimRun' is an amphibious adventure race which sees participants taking part in long-distance races both in and out of the water.

Wearing the same outfit of shoes and a wetsuit for both activities, pairs of adventurers run and swim along...

Plympton Academy students tuck into afternoon tea treat

A group of students from Plympton Academy were treated to afternoon tea recently to celebrate their commitment to reading. The students have been using the Accelerated Reader programme which tracks and monitors their reading and comprehension skills. The software programme showed that some students had read more than one million words. “It is very impressive how committed these students are to...

A Starter’s Guide to Buying Property Abroad

There are numerous reasons to want to buy a property of your own abroad. Not only could it provide you with a personal space to sit back, relax, and soak up the sun, but it could also help to diversify your investment portfolio. If you are considering purchasing a place in a stunning location, read this starter’s guide to buying property abroad.

Consider Your Property Requirements...

On the menu at Kitley House - a summer gathering of chefs and hospitality pros

Local chefs and hospitality professionals will come together with catering students from South Devon College and City College Plymouth on June 24th at Kitley House Hotel and Restaurant, near Yealmpton.

The special event, organised by The Chefs’ Forum, will see chefs and front-of-house staff from across the county rub shoulders with catering suppliers and aspiring college students....

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