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Waterman does the locomotion

Pop Idol judge and legendary record producer of Kylie Minogue, Pete Waterman OBE DL, made a special visit to Pecorama this weekend to celebrate the 20th birthday of one of its most beloved locomotives, Claudine. Having first unveiled Claudine two decades ago, Waterman returned to lead a...

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Two thirds of employees aged 40-plus think they will have to work longer to live the life they want

New research reveals two thirds (62%) of those aged 40-plus living in Plymouth believe they will have to work past retirement age in order to have enough savings to enjoy the lifestyle they want.

The study of adults aged 40-plus, commissioned by Leeds Building Society, also revealed that 38% of locals say their biggest regret is not saving enough money when they were younger, with (18...

Headway Charity gets a helping hand from The Screwfix Foundation

Headway, based in Plymouth, is celebrating after being awarded £5,000 worth of funding from The Screwfix Foundation, a charity which supports projects to fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and facilities for those in need.

Amanda Self from Headway comments: “We are very grateful to The Screwfix Foundation for donating these much-needed funds to support our charity. We have...

Top Tips for Students to Improve their Confidence

University can be the best experience of your life if you allow yourself to dive in with both feet and take full advantage of all the opportunities that come your way. However, if you’re not naturally outgoing, it can also be a lonely time. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the ways that students can improve their confidence whilst they’re at universities:

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How to survive a long car journey without a tantrum

Travelling with young children can be a daunting thought, especially when it’s in the car. Squabbling siblings and constant requests for toilet stops can be enough to drive parents mad or even put them off the trip all together.

There’s no need to dread travelling however, as last minute UK holiday rental provider, Snaptrip, has put together some top tips to help avoid toddler...

5 Top Tips for Looking After an Unwell Relative

Caring for a sick relative can be difficult. Not only will you need to ensure they are both healthy and happy, but you will also need to take care of your own needs. If you are feeling a little overwhelmed when caring for a loved one, you’ll be happy to learn there are things you can do to improve the experience for both you and your family member. Instead of struggling to cater for your loved...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Young Company present THEY

After the success of The Blue Road (2017) Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Young Company return to the stage with THEY from Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 August in the Drum.

This is going to be brilliant. Really brilliant. We can’t tell you what’s going to happen because we’re not exactly sure ourselves. But it’s going to be alright. Probably . . . The rest, THEY say, is history.

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It’s official, Plymouth is mad about pets!

Pet lovers in Plymouth have shown just how barking mad they are about their pets as they helped raise over £830, for local pet rescue, Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home.

Running from 6th June - 3rd July, a nationwide fundraising event was launched by Support Adoption For Pets, in conjunction with Pets At Home, with the aim to raise £550,000 to award to pet rescues across the UK. The...

Dartmoor Folk Festival: One of the best family-friendly folk events in the South West

FUN for all the family is assured at the 41st Dartmoor Folk Festival, all at modest prices or free-of-charge.

The festival, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 10, 11 and 12, will take place in the foothills of Dartmoor at South Zeal, near Okehampton.

It will include a packed programme of events and activities suitable for all ages, including a hugely-successful dedicated...

Warrens Bakery winners of prestigious South West Craft Bakery Business Award

With over 150 years baking experience, Warrens Bakery have been crowned the winner of the esteemed South West Craft Bakery Business Award in the Baking Industry Awards 2018. Victorious in the South West category, it’s the third time in four years the Cornish artisan bakery has been shortlisted in the prestigious Baking Industry Awards.

As the South West champion, Warrens Bakery will...

Dehydration Nation: Nine out of ten Brits don’t drink enough water

Tips on how to stay hydrated in the one of the UK’s longest heatwaves

With the consistently hot weather showing no sign of letting up, and the Met Office issuing an amber “heat health watch warning” urging people to either stay out, or avoid the sun - keeping properly hydrated should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. However, new research by Actiph Water reveals an...

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