Lifestyle

The complete flat-hunting checklist to help you find your next dream home

Flat hunting can be a nightmare. You are stressed, under a time limit, and very likely to make the wrong mistake when selecting a flat. It is only after a few weeks of living there that all its issues become apparent. That is why you need to reel your emotions in and create a firm checklist . Some things are optional, like a balcony. Others, like insulation, proper heating, and good water...

Children’s charity helps local child with rare chromosomal condition get a good night’s sleep

A five-year-old boy from Plymouth and his family have been given the gift of a good night’s sleep thanks to funding for a specialist bed from Children Today Charitable Trust.

Joshua, has a rare chromosomal abnormality, which causes a variety of developmental problems and as a result has no concept of bedtime or understanding of danger.

Due to the condition, Joshua displays...

Washing machine not doing as good of a job as it used to? Simple tips you can use

Have you been noticing that your clothes aren’t coming out of your washing machine looking and smelling as fresh as they once were? Have you tried switching up your laundry soap and you’re still far from impressed with the results? Before you jump to the conclusion that it’s time to invest in a whole new washing machine, which can cost a fair amount of money, there are a few tips that you...

How to overhaul your apartment from top to bottom

If you walk into your flat and immediately feel as if your rooms are cluttered and haphazard, but not in a trendy way, you may be itching to give it an overhaul. Or, perhaps you have recently moved into a new abode and want to re-design every room from scratch. Interior design can help to create a place that feels as if it uniquely belongs to you, not to mention bringing out your best creative...

Plymouth resident with sight loss to take on London Marathon for RNIB

Jeannine Levers is preparing to don her running shoes for the Virgin Money London Marathon on 28 April in aid of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

Jeannine, 49, from Plymouth will run as part of Team RNIB to give something back to the charity which supported her after she was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease.

She has been living with Stargardt’s for the...

Endless featuring N:Dless

Theatre company Trifle Gathering Productions are back on tour with their bravest theatre project to date, Endless featuring N:Dless coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 30 April – Saturday 4 May.

Two young men beneath the strip lights of Dartington University bar. Dressed in their dad’s suits and fusing Celtic music with wasp drone recordings, this delusional duo wasn’t destined...

Renovations and Decorations to Make on a Fixer-Upper House

While you might have wanted to purchase a perfect new house or one with only one or two issues to resolve, to secure a larger home and not have to move two years down the line, a fixer-upper made sense to you. That’s fine.

Of course, you’re now aware that it’ll be a work in progress possibly for months or even years to get the place up to a good standard. Hopefully, some parts of the...

How to go green, save money and add value to your home

Trying to add some value to your home can be difficult, especially if the big things like a new kitchen or modern bathroom have already been done. People are also struggling to keep control of energy bills, all while being more environmentally conscious than ever before. Here are a few ideas that more and more people are turning to, so they can add value to their home, save money on their...

Silver award makes Louise a shining example!

A weight-loss expert from Crownhill has won a sparking silver award for the exceptional work she’s does in helping more than 200 people in the area to lose weight every week.

Louise, who runs The Future Inn Crownhill Slimming World groups, has been given the ‘Silver’ status by the national slimming club because of her success in supporting local slimmers to reach their dream weight,...

There’s an oinktastic guest arriving at Drake Circus this Easter!

Everyone’s favourite (and slightly cheeky!) little pig will be visiting the children of Plymouth this Easter.

Peppa Pig is leaving her little brother George and best friend Suzy to make a special appearance on Tuesday 16th April at Drake Circus, Plymouth.

Children and their parents will be able to see Peppa at intervals between 11am and 3.30pm and visitors are encouraged to...

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