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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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PSP companies shortlisted or prestigious business awards

Top business accolades potentially await four prestigious Plymouth Science Park based companies which have been shortlisted for the annual Plymouth Business Awards, being held at the Plymouth Pavilions on Friday, 17 May.

Scores of companies were nominated for the accolades which are eagerly awaited by the corporate world as they cover more than 15 categories.

Moortec and Sponge...

New campaign to raise awareness of organ donation law change

NHS Blood and Transplant launches the year-long national campaign, ‘Pass it on’, to increase awareness and understanding of the organ donation law change, which comes into place next year, across England.

From spring 2020, all adults in England will be considered as having agreed to donate their own organs when they die unless they record a decision not to donate or are in one of the...

No fish please, we're millennials!

Recent research from the national body, Seafish, has uncovered that millennials eat 50% less fish than their grandparent’s generation. Are we surprised at this? The British tend to eat most of their fish fried, unlike their continental European neighbours who eat more grilled or simply cooked seafood. Restaurant owner and seafood chef Mitch Tonks has seen this himself and puts it partly down...

Thousands of mums celebrate the 2019 Big Breastfeeding Café

National initiative returned for its 4thyear, as new survey confirms the best breastfeeding support comes from fellow breastfeeders

Thousands of mums took part in The Big Breastfeeding Café this week. The nationwide campaign, led by breastfeeding brand Medela,connected families via a network of mini events on 1stMay.

Now in its 4th year, the 2019 celebration followed a recent...

** COMPETITION CLOSED ** Win a family ticket to see Cirque Berserk!

After a sensational first visit in 2018, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is making a triumphant return to the West.

Cirque Berserk! has had sell-out London West End runs and a sensational reception at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 2019 performances at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, are listed from Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th May.

And you could win a...

The Best Castles to Visit in the UK

Castles are brilliant to visit, and now that Game of Thrones is coming to a close, more people than ever are taking the time to check out some real-life examples of some of the most spectacular buildings in the world. The UK has some amazing castles to explore, and from fortresses to elegant stately homes, right up to the castle ruins that are dotted around the country, you’re spoiled for...

Big Screen Events for all ages at Vue Plymouth in May

An array of Big Screen Events including children’s favourites, live theatre and live dance will come to Vue Plymouth this May.

The National Theatre will be bringing one of its popular live screenings with All My Sons broadcast live from the Old Vic in London on Tuesday 14th May. Academy Award winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner,...

Sam Fender announces biggest South West Show this Autumn

Sam Fender will headline the Plymouth Pavilions on Tuesday 3rd December.

Just 12 months on from playing the Old Bakery in Truro, Sam Fender is having an incredible year, with a sold out Exeter Lemon Grove show (which sold out in a matter of days) later this month, a mainstage performance at Boardmasters this summer, today’s announcement is testimony to the pace at which this artist is...

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Popular hospital enhances its green credentials

Members of staff at popular hospital Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth are wielding garden tools in a bid to ‘green-up’ its site.

They are doing this in response to suggestions from patients and visitors who felt that the green areas of the hospital’s grounds could be made more attractive. Members of staff had also called for an initiative to improve the hospital’s...

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 years of magic in Exeter

Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the celebration of the century as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.

Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and pals take to the ice to honour the legacy of Walt Disney and welcome audiences on a magical journey through classic and modern Disney tales. Families will join the fun in an exciting opening number that salutes...

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