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Girls’ Leadership in Action at Honiton Community College with Devon Cricket Workshop

Honiton Community College was proud to welcome the Devon Cricket Foundation this term, as part of their Devon Young Leaders Programme, to deliver a day of inclusive leadership training for students in Years 8 and 9.

The programme provided a dynamic opportunity for girls to explore...

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How to find financial help when buying a property

The property market in Plymouth has been in rude health of late. Figures from the Office of National Statistics showed that 2018 saw around a 3% rise for property value in the city.

This is part of a vibrant bigger picture for the South West which saw property prices rise by over 4% on average last year. With many thinking that this trend will continue in 2019, it is a great time to be...

Farmers open up about their experience of depression and the battle for their own mental health

Living well is the key to farming well and leading farm safety charity, the Farm Safety Foundation, is highlighting the importance of farmers looking after their mental health in the second Mind Your Head week which takes place from 11-15 February 2019.

There are a number of mental health risk factors associated with agriculture. Farmers work long hours, often in isolation. They can be...

Why travelling is good for you

You know there are some things in life that are good for you: getting enough sleep, eating healthily, exercising regularly, and looking after your mental health are all extremely important. Did you know, however, that travel can assist with all of this and more? Travel is actually very good for you, and here are just some of the reasons why.

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CheeseFest comes to Plymouth

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

Join them on their grand UK tour with over 15 live dates, celebrating all that’s great in the world of cheese. Expect the most incredible melted delights and delicious cheese-based cuisine presented for your culinary pleasure by the finest fromagers from across the land.

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St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth granted £988 by the Freemasons

Emily Paton of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth can be seen here receiving a certificate celebrating the grant of £988 donated by the Freemasons of Devonshire presented by V. W. Bro Nicholas Ball, Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire.

This is part of the annual donation made by the Devonshire Freemasons and the Masonic Charitable foundation who this year have given nearly £7,000 to...

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A rural retreat: The 5 best places to visit in Surrey

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Plymouth for a couple of days or more, you should look no further than Surrey, which takes only a few hours to reach by car from the city.

It is now one of the most sought-after counties to both visit and live in the UK, as it features many picturesque market towns, which each have their own distinctive personalities, history and charm....

6 of the best locations to visit this year

Finding the perfect holiday destination can often feel anything but easy, as there are so many beautiful, intriguing places to choose from across the world. If you are looking for historic cities, picture-perfect destinations or scenic national parks for your next trip in 2019, as well as an interesting culture and delicious cuisine, check out six of the best locations to visit this year:...

Tesco customers deliver Bags of Help for Armed Forces groups in Plymouth

Tesco customers in Plymouth have helped deliver a funding boost to three community groups which support serving personnel, veterans and their families.

The groups seAp (Support, Empower, Advocate and Promote), Scotty's Little Soldiers and Improving Lives Plymouth were all selected as recipients of a grant from the supermarket’s Bags of Help initiative.

The scheme, run in...

GCSE students in England are outperforming students in Wales according to reports

Recent studies have found that England’s GCSE students are performing better than their Welsh counterparts. And according to these studies, various demographic factors might be the cause. One of the main differentiators seems to be the higher proportion of minority ethnic students in Britain. Distorted league tables have also been stated as a reason for the discrepancy.

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Maternity care in Plymouth continues to be highly rated by mothers

The maternity care at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust continues to be highly rated by mothers, according to a national survey published today. In some areas, our Trust has been rated as one of the top performing nationally.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) National Maternity Survey is a nationwide review of all aspects of maternity care. Nearly 5,000 women have some or all of...