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LtoR Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards and Ben Collins, the ex-Stig

Sandford Orchards launches Ben's Cider

Sandford Orchards is launching a new Vintage Straw Pressed Fine Cider (ABV 6.8%) created in collaboration with Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig. The cider will be launched on 30th July at the first ever Bristol Cider Week.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards,...

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Risky Brits don't check if gas engineers are working legally in their homes

A third (33%) of UK adults admit they’ve not checked if the engineer working on their home’s gas appliances is doing so legally by being on the Gas Safe Register, according to the latest research findings by the Government’s official gas registration body.

The findings come as the Gas Safe Register nears completing 2,000 illegal gas work investigations in three years, more than two...

Devon families join national campaign to support breastfeeding mums

On Wednesday 1st May thousands of mums will take part in The Big Breastfeeding Café and mums in Devon will be joining the fun.

Now in its 4th year, the nationwide initiativeled by breastfeeding brand Medela,will connect thousands of Mums via a network of mini events taking place on the same day across the UK, with 10 cafes in the region including, Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton,...

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet, featuring six local dancers, comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June.

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet is a passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story. Bursting with youth, vitality and Matthew Bourne’s trademark storytelling, Britain’s brightest young dance talent join the New Adventures company...

More than half of allergy sufferers put at risk by restaurants and takeaways

As research finds more than half (58%) of allergy sufferers have had their lives put at risk by restaurant or takeaway staff, law firm Slater and Gordon is calling on businesses to have better allergen control. Last year, the high-profile tragic deaths of Megan Lee and Natasha Ednan-Laperouse (both 15), highlighted the need for tighter food sanitation restrictions within outlets that prepare...

Five ways to recycle your old family belongings

Families consume a great deal of material – whether that’s food and drink, clothes for growing little ones, or larger household items that suffer wear and tear over the months and years. As such, you’ll find yourself as a mother constantly running up a list of replacements and repairs that you need to organize in order for your home to be in tip-top working order at all times. But what should...

The 5 Kitchen Essentials You Need to Buy Before You Reach 30

As you approach the 30 mark, you should be fully immersed into adult life. With adulthood in full swing, there are various kitchen essentials that you can purchase to help you feel more grown up. With that in mind, here are five of the top products that you need to buy before you hit 30.

Pots and Pans

Arguably one of the most important kitchen essentials, you can’t get very...

5 fantastic airport tips for Birmingham travellers

Few people enjoy their time at the airport – it can be stressful, chaotic and draining.

But don’t worry, you don’t have to start your holiday feeling this way.

For those of you jetting off from Birmingham (BHX) Airport – here are five fantastic tips to make your time there more enjoyable.

1. Stay in a hotel

There’s a reason why people don’t enjoy airports –...

CheeseFest returns to Devon

CheeseFest UK is back for 2019, celebrating 30 cracking years of Wallace & Gromit.

Expect the most incredible melted delights and delicious cheese-based cuisine presented for your culinary pleasure by the finest fromagers from across the land.

Experience some of the greatest cheeses in the world with melted raclette, gooey mozzarella sticks, top notch toasties, and a...

Vulnerable women in Plymouth to benefit from Tesco grant

MORE vulnerable women in Plymouth will receive much-needed support and counselling thanks to funding from Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative.

Plymouth-based charity Pregnancy Crisis Care helps individuals and couples who experience difficulties during an unexpected pregnancy or after the loss of a baby.

The charity has received £3,000 from Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme, enabling it...

How to Settle into a New Home in a New Neighbourhood

Moving to a new area can be incredibly exciting, and it will be the start of a new chapter in your life. It will also be a time filled with stress and anxiety as it is a huge change especially if you have not moved around much before and/or you are moving by yourself. It can take a while to make a new house and new neighbourhood feel like home, but there are a few steps to take which should...

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