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Return of Hospiscare Festive Adventure fundraiser

This December, Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is once again hosting a family-friendly fundraiser for local charity Hospiscare.

Running from December 17 to 23 (excepting December 18) it’s perfectly timed to kick off the Christmas festivities.

Held in a special venue at the...

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Tips for Picking the Best Home Heating System for Your Home

Having a heating system for your house is very important, especially for the winter. There are numerous home heating systems that you can choose from. To pick the right one, you need to consider factors such as the design and the structure of your house, the initial and installation costs and the size of the heating system among other factors.

The following are a few types of home...

Plympton Academy student meets local MPs

Students from Plymouth’s Military Kids Club (MKC) met and quizzed the city’s three MPs at the Council House recently.

12 year old Abi Franklin represented Plympton Academy at the meeting and spoke with MPs Sir Gary Streeter, Luke Pollard and Johnny Mercer.

The meeting was overseen by Plymouth Lord Mayor Cllr Sam Davey and was attended by more than 100 local school students....

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.

Experience some of...

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...

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...

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