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The Cosy Girl’s Guide to Staying Warm in Style

As the palette of nature starts to shift from vibrant summer hues to the soft pastel tones of fall, the whiff of imagery and poetry immerses us in a sense of warmth and cosiness. Cue falling leaves, rich hot chocolates, layers of clothing, and evening snuggles under the blanket. Staying warm...

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Plympton Academy students visit local church

Students from Plympton Academy visited St Mary’s Church this week to talk about learning, literacy and Lent.

The students had starting learning about Lent in school and had made their own Lenten vows. Many of them had chosen to try spending less time on their mobile phones and to concentrate instead on reading during Lent.

Father Sweeny invited the youngsters to the church,...

Food Drink Devon new guide launched

The annual guide to Devon’s vibrant and growing food and drink scene has launched.

Food Drink Devon is packed with insight on the county’s best producers, shops, cafés, restaurants, farmers’ markets and much more.

Regarded as the essential and most up-to-date reference for Devon’s food and drink scene, the guide comes complete with detailed listings and maps, so foodies can...

Nine Steps to Making Your New Home Feel Cosy and Welcoming

Moving house is always an exciting time in anyone’s life. Whether you are downsizing or getting something with more space, or it’s your first home, there is plenty to look forward to. Of course, with moving comes settling in and making the place feel like your own. Even if the layout, general look, and feel of the home work for you, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any projects you can undertake...

Property experts can help you sell your home like a pro

Very serious sellers usually have the home that they’re selling inspected professionally so that they can value it accurately. By having your property professionally inspected by property experts with slogans like “ we buy any house ,” you can go through the entire home inspection and valuation process extremely easily and without any trouble.

Here are a few other reasons why you...

Sailor set fair following hernia operation

When author, sailor and retired Royal Marine Lieutenant Colonel Ewen Southby-Tailyour OBE noticed symptoms which indicated a hernia, he knew as a keen sailor he would need to get it treated – he did not want there to be any problems when he was out in the middle of the ocean.

The 77-year-old from Ermington still sails single-handed offshore, and last summer he noticed the symptoms of...

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Michael Ball: Coming Home To You

Multi-platinum recording artist and national treasure Michael Ball's 2019 tour supports his new studio album Coming Home To You.

As part of his tour, the double Olivier Award winner will be on stage at Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 18 May.

Having received critical acclaim for his performances in the West End and on Broadway in shows including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the...

Household hacks everyone should know

Millennials are often criticised for not possessing the sets of skills and expertise of their parents – with many allegedly not knowing how to undertake basic household tasks. However, some household repairs and hacks can seem a little intimidating at first, and it’s just a matter of mind over matter. Knowing how to achieve the basic tasks will enable you to know when to fix it yourself and...

Ways to improve the value of your house before selling

If you’re looking to put your house on the market soon, but are a bit concerned about how much it will realistically sell for, then you may want to start looking into some home improvements. Improving the state of your property might seem like a huge investment, but the idea is that you will earn the money back, and ideally a bit more, when you go on to finally sell it – no one wants to be in...

Complete line-up for MTV Music Week Plymouth 2019 revealed

MTV UK have announced the third and final round of performers for MTV Music Week Plymouth.

Joining this year’s exciting and diverse music line-up will be special guests The Vaccines, along with Yungblud and Hamzaa.

The Vaccines and Yungblud will be joining The Amazons and Pale Waves at MTV Presents at Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 6 June. Hamzaa completes the line-up for MTV...

Free taster session to help local overweight and obese men

The Plymouth MAN v FAT Football league is offering a free tester session for any local men that are looking to live a lighter, fitter and healthier life.

In preparation for the start of the 2nd league men aged 16+ with a BMI over 27.5 are invited to dig out their football boots and come along and try the MAN v FAT experience for free on Monday 13th May.

Since it started in...