Lifestyle

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces spring 2018 season

This spring Theatre Royal Plymouth welcomes the best of musicals, drama, dance and opera to the South West.

New musical The Band featuring the songs of Take That and the West End hit Jersey Boys both grace the stage. Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Theatre Royal Plymouth with Cinderella, one of their most loved productions.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically...

Don’t leaf it to the last minute – prepare your garden for winter

New homeowners in Plymouth are being encouraged to give wildlife a helping hand through the harsh winter months by preparing their gardens for the cold weather.

Barratt Homes has teamed up with the RSPB to give its customers five top tips this season on how they can give nature a home ahead of the cold weather kicking in.

The tips and tricks on what to do as the seasons change...

Elf the Musical eturns to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Full casting has been confirmed for Elf: The Musical which heads to Theatre Royal Plymouth Saturday 11 – Saturday 18 November.

Appearing alongside previously announced Ben Forster as 'Buddy' and Liz McClarnon as 'Jovie' will be James Allen, Charlie Birtwistle and twins Lochlan and Riley White in the shared role of Michael Hobbs.

The shows Christmas 2017 season cast also...

The search is on to find the new Miss England

The search for the new Miss England has started.

One winner will be crowned Miss England South West in May who will then represent Devon and Cornwall in the finals of Miss England 2018. The runner up will also be sent to the Miss England Finals 2018 to represent their county.

The current winner is Therapy Radiographer Stephanie Hill from Hope Valley Derbyshire who is proudly...

Remember, remember… Organised displays are the safest place to enjoy a firework display

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been working alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council and a North Devon family to highlight the potential dangers of having a firework display at home.

The Fire Service encourage everyone to attend an organised firework display as they are safer and they have safe and well organised displays.

Maisie’s story

On...

Police appeal after stabbing in Plymouth park

Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Plymouth in which a man was stabbed.

The incident happened in Victoria Park, Millbridge, sometime between 7.35pm and 7.45pm on Sunday 29 October.

The victim, aged 30 and from Plymouth, was walking through the park just before Polruan Terrace. As he approached the steps which lead up to North Road West inside the park, he was...

Major networking career opportunity for young women in Plymouth

A major networking opportunity for young women seeking a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) is due to be held at Dartmoor Zoo in November.

Organisers, Women in STEM Plymouth (WISP), regularly hold meetings for women working in STEM at the prestigious Plymouth Science Park (PSP).

They are keen to promote the crucially important role women play in the...

5 Gifts to Get Your Sporty Partner this Christmas

Though the bombardment of Christmas decorations in storefronts and in advertising has become too brazen in recent years, starting in October or even earlier, that doesn’t mean you should avoid all thought of Christmas entirely. In fact, having your Christmas shopping done before December even begins is a great way to avoid stress, save money, and pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your...

Poldark on Dartmoor? Local author releases debut novel

Author, Celia Moore from Longdown has released her debut novel Fox Halt Farm which her friends have dubbed ‘Poldark on a Farm.’

Celia says that her new book is romantic and powerful. Set over two decades - with dramatic countryside as its backdrop, it is an emotive read with enthralling characters but it is set two hundred years after Poldark, in 1986. The author has a compelling...

New chair of governors at Plympton Academy

The new chair of governors at Plympton Academy says it’s a great time for parents to join the governing body.

Sue Dann, who took on the role recently, said: “We need a strong governing body to be able to support the school and we can't do it without parents, we need parents who can bring skills, every day skills, to the group.”

Sue, who moved to Plymouth 20 years ago, has...

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