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Students from Plympton Academy visited St Mary’s Church this week to talk about learning, literacy and Lent.

The students had starting learning about Lent in school and had made their own Lenten vows. Many of them had chosen to try spending less time on their mobile phones and to concentrate instead on reading during Lent.

Father Sweeny invited the youngsters to the church,...

Moving house is always an exciting time in anyone’s life. Whether you are downsizing or getting something with more space, or it’s your first home, there is plenty to look forward to. Of course, with moving comes settling in and making the place feel like your own. Even if the layout, general look, and feel of the home work for you, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any projects you can undertake...

When author, sailor and retired Royal Marine Lieutenant Colonel Ewen Southby-Tailyour OBE noticed symptoms which indicated a hernia, he knew as a keen sailor he would need to get it treated – he did not want there to be any problems when he was out in the middle of the ocean.

The 77-year-old from Ermington still sails single-handed offshore, and last summer he noticed the symptoms of...

Millennials are often criticised for not possessing the sets of skills and expertise of their parents – with many allegedly not knowing how to undertake basic household tasks. However, some household repairs and hacks can seem a little intimidating at first, and it’s just a matter of mind over matter. Knowing how to achieve the basic tasks will enable you to know when to fix it yourself and...