Lifestyle

Know Your Normal – How Well Do We Know Our Bodies?

New research by Balance Activ reveals the need for better understanding of our bodies and works with TV’s Dr Sarah Jarvis to spread the word on what’s normal and what’s not.

Everyone remembers sitting through biology lessons at school learning about the human body, but most of us don’t learn much more about our bodies after that, unless something goes wrong. Our bodies are complex...

Plymouth College to open its doors for the morning

Interactive science displays, musical interludes, drama performances and sports demonstrations are just some of the activities on offer at the Plymouth College Open Morning this Saturday 7 October 2017.

The leading independent school opens its doors at Ford Park from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Visitors will have the chance to look around the school and meet some of our pupils, the Headmaster...

Shirley Valentine comes to Plymouth

Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy Shirley Valentine premiered in 1986 and took the world by storm. In celebration of its 30th Anniversary the first major revival of this national treasure will come to Theatre Royal Plymouth Monday 16 – Saturday 21 October.

With a career spanning over four decades Willy Russell is undeniably one of the most successful playwrights of his generation....

44% of Brits over 35 experience eye strain at least once a week

Extended use of digital devices such as smartphones and electronic reading devices means eye strain is more prevalent than ever in UK adults.

New research released today has found that 44% of UK adults over 35 experience eye strain at least once a week but over half (52%) do nothing to alleviate the effects.

In addition, the research by Magnivision, which has been released...

Plymouth's own 'Double Denim' make Salute Music Makers top 100

Plymouth's own 'Double Denim' have just been chosen for the Top 100 of revolutionary music competition Salute Music Makers, in for a chance of winning £50,000 in cash and a place in the final of the Unsigned Music Awards, no strings attached.

Salute Music Makers offers musicians across the UK the opportunity to change their musical career entirely, without the unfair...

Plymouth shortlisted as one of the best places in the UK for a family city break

Britain’s Ocean City is battling the likes of London, Edinburgh and Bath to become the country’s best short break destination for families.

The city has been shortlisted in the Family Traveller Magazine Awards and is up against competition from some of the UK’s top holiday destinations.

Plymouth’s application outlined the city’s atmospheric and beautiful Waterfront, the...

The Benefits of Visiting a Hotel Spa

If you lead a busy life in which you juggle family and work, you are not alone. Daily life can be very stressful. A great way to relax and get rid of stress is by visiting a hotel spa. Staying at a hotel spa is a wonderful way to get away from it all and there are even some health benefits they can provide. Today, we are going to learn some benefits of visiting a hotel spa.

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Falmouth Oyster Festival turns up the volume

If you enjoy fresh Cornish seafood and an eclectic mix of music and first-class entertainment then you’ll not want to miss Falmouth Oyster Festival 2017, which takes place from 12-15 October.

This years music provides entertainment for all tastes with a great soundtrack of cool retro tones, gospel, soul, folk, jazz, motown, rock, pop and some proper Cornish singing to round off the...

Plymouth residents urged to rethink bathroom habits this Recycle Week

Whether your bathroom regime is a quick shower or a two-hour makeover, Plymouth City Council is teaming up with Recycle Now this Recycle Week to encourage residents to look and feel good by recycling bathroom items like empty deodorants and finished-with fragrances.

In the UK, almost 90 per cent of packaging is recycled in our kitchens, while just over half (52 per cent) of items are...

New grandmother plans to quit smoking after 40 years this Stoptober for her grandson

Stoptober is back this year and among those in Plymouth vowing to quit smoking is a new grandmother who wants to be able to spend more time with her grandson who was born prematurely.

Stoptober is the 28 day stop smoking campaign led by Public Health England and backed by Plymouth City Council, which nationally has driven over 1 million quit attempts. It is based on research that shows...

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