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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...

New Children's book can help us all find happiness

New illustrated children’s book ‘Finding Ray’s Key’ by Sam Goddard shows that real happiness is possible - and it’s beautifully simple.

At a time when many parents, carers, and children lead disconnected and digitalised lives, the book offers a gentle reminder of the idea of connection - to ourselves, to others, to nature and the real world around us.

For Author Sam Goddard –...

“It is brilliant to have someone to talk to,” says local young cancer patient

Each year, around 20 teenagers and young adults are treated at the Derriford Hospital, Plymouth following a cancer diagnosis. Teenage Cancer Trust, the UK charity dedicated to supporting these young people provides a locally based service ensuring every patient can access age-appropriate care and support.

Teenage Cancer Trust has completed a roll out of its innovative Nursing and...

Indulge in a taste of the great British summer

With summer here we reminisce on childhood memories of lazy days at the British seaside adorned with brightly coloured beach huts where we built sandcastles and splashed in the sea. Perfect for such days, Warrens Bakery, Cornwall’s oldest bakery, has launched a brand-new nostalgic summer range bursting with classic British bakes all with an innovative twist.

THE SUMMER LINE UP

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Public invited to view proposals for the rebuild of part of Plympton Academy

The Principal of Plympton Academy is inviting parents, local residents and businesses into school next week to view the proposals for the rebuild of a substantial part of the Academy site.

The school, which has 900 pupils and is situated in the heart of Plympton, is working closely with architects Stride Treglowen, contractors BAM and the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver...

Burrington Estates launches show home at The Quarters, Manadon Park, Plymouth

Award-winning developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, are celebrating the launch of two brand new show homes at The Quarters, Manadon Park - a collection of high-quality, two, three and four bedroom new homes.

The Chaddlewood, a four bedroom home, has a spacious, dual aspect living area and open plan kitchen and dining room. There is a set of bi-folding doors leading to a rear turfed...

Do you want to buy a house? Here’s how to get started

Many people love the idea of buying a property, but they don’t think they can, so they don’t try, meaning they continue to rent instead. While renting certainly has its benefits, the idea of owning a property is important to lots of people, with buying their own home high on their list of goals. If you are one of them, then this article will be of interest to you; there are different ways that...

New venue revealed for Food Drink Devon Awards 2018

Food Drink Devon is delighted to announce that this year their prestigious award ceremony will be held on Monday 8th October 2018 at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, North Devon and will be hosted by legendary broadcaster Nigel Barden. Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries have now closed for the Food Drink Devon Awards 2018 and it looks set to be another...

An Officer and a Gentleman - The Musical comes to Plymouth

An Officer and a Gentleman - The Musical comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Monday 20 – Saturday 25 August.

This brand-new musical is based on the 1982 Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere which tells the story of Zack Mayo who is in training to become a US Navy Pilot. When Zack rolls into boot camp with a bit too much of a swagger, drill Sergeant Foley doesn’t make life easy for him...

Dartmoor Zoo successfully breeds endangered Madagascan lizard

Conservationists at family attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, have revealed that they have successfully bred the endangered yellow-headed day gecko in captivity following the hatching of a juvenile gecko on 25 June. The tiny baby is the first to hatch from a clutch of eggs produced by a carefully planned breeding programme which identified the valuable genetics of Dartmoor Zoo's three adult yellow...

Redrow West Country works with local schools to prepare teens for the workplace

Managing director of Redrow West Country, Nigel Palmer, has been working with local schools in Devon to educate teens on interview practices and inspire young people to pursue careers in housebuilding and construction.

Redrow aims to collaborate with education partners to positively impact people and communities and to inspire the next generation to build.

Nigel visited...

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