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Seventh annual Killerton walk in memory of colleague

An intrepid group from The Family Law Company with friends and families braved the weather to undertake a fundraising walk in memory of a cherished colleague. This year’s ‘Walk for Helen’ raised just under £280 for FORCE.

Helen Finch lost her fight to cancer in 2019. Since then, an...

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Plymouth most likely to take time off work due to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Suffering from SAD? Dropping temperatures, and darker nights can often mean we experience low moods, and a lack of energy, but could we actually be suffering from a seasonal form of depression?

Seasonal Affective disorder is more common in Plymouth than you might think. New research from AO.com has found that 29% of people in Plymouth have suffered from SAD, and a third (33%) in the...

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s First Christmas

The first year of a baby’s life is jampacked with exciting milestones and touching moments such as a first laugh, crawling, gurgled words and maybe even walking or their first family holiday. Of course, it’s true that babies are not going to understand the concept of Santa, the reason for all the festivity or any of the religious significance, but that should not stop parents from making their...

Letter to the Editor

Boris Johnson appears to be picking up support due to his no nonsense approach to Brexit, while we put up with more cuts to our vital services, including the full privatisation of our NHS should Boris Johnson win the next general election..

I cannot comprehend why so many people still vote Tory ?, or indeed Mr Johnson, when people must know what’s at stake, it is beyond my...

Five simple habits that make housework a breeze

Not many people find housework fun. Yes, there may be a few routines and tasks you find satisfying or therapeutic, but it’s rare for someone to have fun cleaning the house top to bottom. For those of us who can’t always muster the motivation to do the ironing or break out the vacuum, there needs to be as little friction involved in these actions as possible – otherwise, they might never get...

Five most effective ways to add value to your home

If you have just bought a new property and are wanting to put your own stamp on the place, or if you simply want to renovate your existing home, it is important to remember that you want to make changes that will add value to your home, as well as ones that you will enjoy living with.

Of course, you may not want to go to all the trouble and expense of adding an additional bedroom to...

Devon cataract patients to get follow-up appointments nearer to home

Cataract patients in Devon are to get post-operation follow-up appointments nearer to home, thanks to a new arrangement between Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre and Primary Eyecare Devon.

At present, patients who have had cataract surgery at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre must return to the hospital for their post-operation follow-ups. In the new arrangement with Primary Eyecare Devon,...

Getting the Most Out of a Family Holiday in Florida

One of the top family vacation destinations in the US is Florida. The state receives thousands if not millions of international tourists, with a significant number of them coming from the UK. That’s because travelling to the US is very easy for UK citizens especially with competitively priced flights and packaged deals available all year around and especially in low-peak periods.

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Big Screen Events suited to all tastes at Vue Plymouth this November

Pop stars, opera stars and gaming stars are amongst the diverse shows on offer in Plymouth this November, as Vue’s Big Screen Events calendar continues to boast unmissable productions.

On Friday 8th November, fans of smash hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” can put on their dancing shoes, as Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour arrives at Vue. This...

House Prices on the Verge of Falling Further with No-Deal Brexit

The no-deal Brexit deal is causing jitters in the property market, regardless of whether you support or staunch Brexit. Though the terms of leaving the EU are not predictable, the Brexit’s uncertainty has already affected the property markets since 2016. Curious you might be, accurately predicting Brexit’s impact remains a challenging game, even for me.

According to the recent report...

4 hacks to improve your flooring

One of the major parts of home remodeling is flooring. The first difficult step is to find the right flooring for your house that complements the interior and décor of your house perfectly and the second step is to improve it to transform your home. Renovations to improve your house’s appeal can be pretty expensive sometimes especially when you are renovating the flooring. But, if you just...

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