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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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Annie comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth

The smash hit production of the musical Annie comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Monday 6 – Saturday 11 May.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire,...

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Plympton Academy students collect Easter eggs for charity

Staff and students at Plympton Academy have been collecting chocolate Easter Eggs for charity. All the 77 eggs have been donated to The Salvation Army. Major Andrew Richards, from the charity, visited the school to collect the Easter eggs and talk to students about his work. “We are grateful to receive this wonderful donation of chocolate eggs,” said Major Richards. “These will ensure that the...

Top food waste day: Brits throw away £494 million worth of food each week

Cooking is one of Britain’s favourite pastimes – we share pictures online, make food for our friends and family and consume cooking content at an astronomical rate. However, the UK still throws away an average £494 million worth of food each week, reveals research from recipe box company Gousto.

In an era where it seems like every possible step is taken to be environmentally and...

Movemaker opens doors for buyers in Plymouth

Buyers seeking a quick move up the property ladder need look no further than Redwood Heights in Plymouth for the perfect solution.

The Barratt Homes development is offering visitors the opportunity to secure one of its homes without the hassle of trying to sell their existing properties – thanks to a special scheme designed to make the process stress-free.

“Discovering the...

More acts announced for MTV Music Week Plymouth

Disciples, Kurupt FM and Young T & Bugsey are joining the exciting line-up for MTV Music Week Plymouth.

Running from 5 to 8 June, MTV Music Week Plymouth will see four live music evening events hosted at venues across the city, in addition to a programme of free daytime events hosted by MTV Breaks.

Disciples and Kurupt FM will be performing at Club MTV, taking place at...

Step back in time as Plymouth hosts its 7th annual History Festival

Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth has unveiled its exciting programme for the 2019 Plymouth History Festival. The annual celebration of Plymouth’s heritage is now in its seventh year and will take place across the city, in a range of venues and locations between Saturday 4 May and Friday 31 May 2019.

The festival, which is coordinated by the City Council’s Museums Galleries Archives...

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For the love of Walter: Plymouth to Paris and Beyond

The parents of a Plymouth boy with muscular dystrophy will cycle to Paris and back for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Dad Ben Johnstone says: “Our son Walter was diagnosed with 'Dystroglycanopathy' a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy in July last year aged 8 months old. This came as a massive shock to me, my wife Montana and our eldest son Sydney.

“At the time we had no idea what this...

The complete flat-hunting checklist to help you find your next dream home

Flat hunting can be a nightmare. You are stressed, under a time limit, and very likely to make the wrong mistake when selecting a flat. It is only after a few weeks of living there that all its issues become apparent. That is why you need to reel your emotions in and create a firm checklist . Some things are optional, like a balcony. Others, like insulation, proper heating, and good water...

Children’s charity helps local child with rare chromosomal condition get a good night’s sleep

A five-year-old boy from Plymouth and his family have been given the gift of a good night’s sleep thanks to funding for a specialist bed from Children Today Charitable Trust.

Joshua, has a rare chromosomal abnormality, which causes a variety of developmental problems and as a result has no concept of bedtime or understanding of danger.

Due to the condition, Joshua displays...

Washing machine not doing as good of a job as it used to? Simple tips you can use

Have you been noticing that your clothes aren’t coming out of your washing machine looking and smelling as fresh as they once were? Have you tried switching up your laundry soap and you’re still far from impressed with the results? Before you jump to the conclusion that it’s time to invest in a whole new washing machine, which can cost a fair amount of money, there are a few tips that you...

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