Lifestyle

Is Plymouth a good city to raise a family?

Famous for its cobbled streets, maritime heritage and surrounding countryside, Plymouth is regarded as one of the most popular cities in the south of England, but is it a good place to raise a family?

That’s the question posed by price comparison site MoneySuperMarket’s new “ Family Living Index ” a tool designed to give parents – or soon to be parents – a way to futureproof their next...

Give up clothes for good!

THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – men and women in the South West are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help beat children’s cancers.

They are being urged to donate any pre-loved quality clothing, accessories and homeware they no longer need to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes For Good campaign in support of Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens.

When...

How to financially secure your family

If you happen to have a family, it’s likely that you’re always thinking about ways that you can secure their future. The reality is that there are numerous ways that you can do so and most centre on equipping them with the skills and resources they need to be independent. Financial security is also important as life often comes with many twists and turns. You may be wondering how exactly you...

Would you like to be involved in health research?

The Research, Development and Innovation team are looking to involve the people of Plymouth and the local community in designing the new research strategy for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

University Hospitals Plymouth has a well established reputation for high quality research and is currently running over 600 clinical trials that seek to improve the health and wellbeing of...

Everybody needs good neighbours - sense of community is alive and well in Plymouth

The older you are, the more neighbours you know, according to a new survey by Barratt Homes which is creating new homes in Plymouth.

Questioning 2,000 people from across the region, the leading housebuilder was keen to gauge how neighbourly we really are - particularly in an age where busy lifestyles seemingly afford us little time for small talk.

“We sell homes to a range of...

Why being outdoors is good for us

No matter how much we might love our own homes and being inside, there are many important reasons why stepping outdoors and spending time there in nature is important too. Many of us don’t do it enough, but the following reasons might just persuade you that it is time to try it for yourself (and for your health).

De-Stress

It has been proven through scientific studies that...

Best multiplayer games to play online

Playing games can be exciting, especially when you have a passion for what you’re playing! You have a range of players to select from, themes to choose from, in addition to numerous obstacles to face, which can be exciting and thrilling. In as much as playing games solo has its perks, being able to play with other people can add to the excitement as you have someone you can compete against....

Plympton Academy students celebrate GCSE results

Students from Plympton Academy are celebrating their GCSE exam results.

The school has achieved a 100% pass rate in GCSE history, photography, Spanish , ICT, art and design and BTEC engineering.

Last year the new 9-1 grading system was introduced. It’s being phased in over three years to reflect a more demanding curriculum and replaces the traditional A – E grades.

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A guide to matched betting

If you’re a fan of sport , and sports betting, matched betting might be a term you’re familiar with. The term refers the method used by punters to steadily accumulate profits by essentially covering each potential outcome in a scenario in which there are only two possibilities.

For example, a tennis match is ideal for matched betting as there are only two possible outcomes - no draws....

Drake Circus helps young people kick-start their career with free training programme

Drake Circus is calling for young people in Plymouth to take the first step in their retail careers by registering for its free training programme, Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail.

The five-week programme starts on the 10th September and will give young people in Plymouth access to high quality training, including advice from industry experts, support with interviews and CV...

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