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Rethinking Traditional Garden Fencing

In many British gardens, fencing is simply part of the background. It marks a boundary, keeps pets in, offers a bit of privacy from next door. Yet anyone who has replaced a fence more than once knows it’s rarely a small job. Panels loosen, posts lean, and before long the whole structure begins...

Luxury showhome opening on historic Plymouth site a huge success

The opening of the new showhome, showcasing the conversion of ‘The Old Dispensary’ at historic Millfields Estate, Plymouth into 12 luxury apartments, was announced as a resounding success by the architect and contractor resulting in two reservations made on the day!

The Old Dispensary located in a Grade II listed landscape, encompasses the elegance of 18th century architecture with...

Map the sounds of summer with the Festival Sound Trip

Festival-goers can now generate the perfect playlists for their car journey based on the length of their trip with a new interactive tool launched this week.

Car insurance brand Veygo, owned by Admiral Insurance, created the Festival Sound Trip to help music lovers travelling to festivals automatically create personalised Spotify playlists based on their festival destination and...

Barbecue and Chilli Festival comes to Devon

The Devon Fire and Spice Festival comes to Powderham Castle on 18th & 19th August for a celebration of barbecuing, chillies and spice.

This fiery weekend takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August, set between the castle ramparts and the Exe estuary, and this themed food festival will focus on hot sauces, spice rubs and mixes, chilli plants, barbecues, smokers and barbecue...

The National Marine Aquarium hosts summer party for all the family

On Thursday 16th August, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is hosting an exclusive family party for little superheros and princesses.

The NMA is encouraging families to discover their alter egos and dress up as their favourite character for this year's Superhero and Princess summer party.

Kicking off at 6pm on Thursday 16 August, the after-hours event will have lots of fun...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces its participation in Graeae's Write To Play

Theatre Royal Plymouth is pleased to announce its participation in Graeae’s renowned Write To Play. The programme, now in its sixth year, is working in partnership with six theatres across South West England to offer a unique opportunity for D/deaf and disabled writers.

Write to Play is a bold new writing initiative committed to developing the skills and experience of D/deaf and...

‘Fame and friendship’, Kauffman and Reynolds display opens at Saltram

The National Trust’s Saltram, near Plymouth, has launched a new display to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Arts. The display, supported by the Art Fund, takes a closer look at the work of two Royal Academicians, Angelica Kauffman and Sir Joshua Reynolds, and their relationship with the Parker family who once owned Saltram. The paintings will be on display throughout...

Luxury show home opening on historic Plymouth site a huge success

The opening of the new showhome, showcasing the conversion of ‘The Old Dispensary’ at historic Millfields Estate, Plymouth into 12 luxury apartments, was announced as a resounding success by the architect and contractor resulting in two reservations made on the day!

The Old Dispensary located in a Grade II listed landscape, encompasses the elegance of 18th century architecture with...

Discover adventure hotspots in the South West with Burts Chips

This summer, Devon snack brand Burts Chips is on a mission to help tourists and residents of the South West discover adventures and activities around the area – and is giving shoppers the chance to win prizes too!

As a well-known local South West brand, Burts wants to help add some adventure to the summer season by creating inspiring snackable experiences with ideas including...

Childcare providers urged to sign up for meningitis awareness

CHILDCARE providers are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to fighting deadly meningitis by signing up to the UK’s first Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark for the sector.

The resource, developed by charity Meningitis Now, aims to raise awareness of meningitis and meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) among staff, carers and parents, promote vaccine uptake and...

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Two thirds of employees aged 40-plus think they will have to work longer to live the life they want

New research reveals two thirds (62%) of those aged 40-plus living in Plymouth believe they will have to work past retirement age in order to have enough savings to enjoy the lifestyle they want.

The study of adults aged 40-plus, commissioned by Leeds Building Society, also revealed that 38% of locals say their biggest regret is not saving enough money when they were younger, with (18...

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