Lifestyle

People in the UK putting themselves at risk by dangerous driving due to road rage

Over three quarters of over 2,000 UK drivers admit to having suffered from road rage when they get behind the wheel, new research reveals.

Shockingly, almost one in ten revealed that they has driven recklessly as a result, beeping horns, driving too fast and tail gating other motorists.

Motorists hogging the middle lane, bad parking, and inconsiderate drivers not saying thank...

Tudor Christmas comes to Buckland Abbey

Step back in time and experience an Elizabethan style Christmas at Buckland Abbey between Friday 1 December and Tuesday 2 January. With cooking in the kitchen, festive dancing in the great hall and the traditional Lord of Misrule causing mischief throughout – it’s a festive experience not to be missed.

Under a canopy of stars created by school children from St Andrew's Primary at...

Japan Rail Pass: The ultimate way to travel around Japan

Over the last few years, Japan has become one of the top destinations for UK holidaymakers. Its exotic culture, beautiful sites, and family-friendly environment have made it Britain’s favourite, affordable, long-haul destination.

It is hard not to love Japan. It is a country of contrasts that really captures the imagination and the heart of travellers. From the head-spinning futuristic...

Plympton Academy has its own defibrillator thanks to local charity

Plympton Academy now has its own defibrillator thanks to a local charity.

HeartSWell South West is a registered charity committed to supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the Westcountry, and has donated a defibrillator to the secondary school.

It’s recommended that schools have a defibrillator on site, and four members of staff at Plympton Academy are...

The value of UK housing goes beyond £6trillion!

It’s been an interesting year for the UK property market, and as 2018 approaches, the total market value of property in the country has surpassed £6trillion for the first time.

In the past decade the country has seen stock rise by £2trillion, with the vast majority of wealth coming from the South East with the value of homes in London now eclipsing every house in Scotland, Wales and...

Marco Pierre White franchise success for Valor Hospitality Europe

Hotel management company, Valor Hospitality Europe, is celebrating after picking up prestigious awards for the management of two of its Marco Pierre White restaurants.

Hotel Indigo Liverpool and Crowne Plaza Plymouth, which are both home to Marco Pierre White (MPW) Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurants, were named ‘Best Restaurant’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ respectively at the Black and...

Lounge proves most popular spot for online shopping

As the Christmas shopping season approaches it seems that we are happiest making our online purchases while sat in the comfort of our lounge. A survey by five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes, which is currently building new homes across Plymouth, reveals that almost 60 per cent of us would rather do our shopping from the comfort of our lounge than anywhere else in the house. The study...

Glyndebourne Tour 2017

The 49th consecutive Glyndebourne Tour is bringing world class opera to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 28 November – Saturday 2 December.

This year’s three productions include Mozart’s comedy Così fan tutte, Rossini’s vibrant Il barbiere di Siviglia and Brett Dean’s critically acclaimed new opera of Hamlet, Glyndebourne’s five star smash of the summer festival.

11,350 miles...

Sheriff appointed to oversee new Plymouth development

Plymouth housebuilder David Wilson Homes has appointed Gary Sheriff as site manager for its Canes Meadow development in Brixton.

Hailing from just down the road in Plympton, Gary will oversee construction at the exclusive site, working closely with all those involved in the process – including subcontractors and suppliers. He has played a key role within the industry for close to 40...

GCSE awards evening at Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy held its GCSE Certificate and Awards evening recently to celebrate the class of 2017’s exam results. The students were presented with their GCSE certificates and awards in front of family and friends, by former student and current Plymouth Albion player, Dean Squires. Principal Lisa Boorman gave the closing speech and the evening was hosted by Head of Sixth Form, Martin...

Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.