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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...

Celebrating Summer Holidays at Home: A Guide

You don’t have to go abroad to have a holiday of a lifetime! Why not make the best of our country by visiting some of the most picturesque and vibrant holiday destinations we have on offer right at here, at home. What’s more, it will cost a fraction of jetting off elsewhere. Whether you wish to enjoy a jam-packed city break, an outdoors activity-based holiday or an entertaining trip to the...

The “Rockfish Cream Tea” – which way is up?

The new Rockfish desserts for their summer menu include the sort of thing that makes a perfect finale to a good seafood lunch by the seaside, with a Pimms ice lolly, a lemon sorbet with a shot of Limoncello on it to transport you to the Amalfi coast and a classic peach melba.

But there’s one dessert that is bound to get a few people talking as much as eating it; fresh fried doughnuts,...

Plympton Academy Year 11 students step out in style

Plympton Academy's Year 11 students saw the year out in style at their prom recently.

They arrived at Boringdon Golf Club in sports cars, limos and even tractors. Dressed in stunning gowns and sharp suits they graced the red carpet before spending the evening celebrating the end of exams and their five years at Plympton Academy.

Principal of Plympton Academy, Lisa Boorman...

Successful football festival at Plympton Academy

The 2018 FIFA World Cup may have kicked off in Russia but closer to home students at Plympton Academy took part in their own football competition recently.

The school held its first Girls’ Football Festival with players from four local primary schools; Old Priory, Yealmpstone Farm, Sparkwell and Mary Dean, taking part.

The event, training sessions and a football tournament, was...

Plympton Academy announces name of its new performing arts building: The Morpurgo Studios

The brand new performing arts building at Plympton Academy will be officially opened by Sir Michael Morpurgo in August.

The building will be known as The Morpurgo Studios and includes music classrooms, practice rooms, a recording studio, drama studio and a theatre space.

Not only is Sir Michael opening the new building but Joey, the main puppet and star of War Horse, will also...

Top 20 best value airport lounges in the world

Head to an airport lounge and get free Wi-Fi, inclusive drinks and premium food for under £50, according to a new survey. Airports can be stressful experiences, even for the calmest of travellers. From uncontrollable delays and immeasurable queues, to strict suitcase weight limits and expensive food options, there’s plenty to get people agitated. And it’s more commonplace than you might...

How to give your bedroom a new lease of life

When carrying out home improvements, the bedroom often gets a little bit overlooked. Given that it’s one of the most private rooms of the home, some people prefer to give it a bit less focus and decorate the more visible rooms instead, such as living rooms and kitchens. However, there’s plenty of potential when it comes to decorating the bedroom, and it shouldn’t be overlooked: from new and...

Thousands help to beat cancer at Plymouth Race for Life

THOUSANDS of women united against cancer on Sunday at the weekend by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at The Hoe in Plymouth.

Over 2,300 women of all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they took their place at the start line to help beat cancer sooner.

Now organisers of the 5k event are sending a heart-felt...

Local veterans Rise to the Baking Challenge for Help for Heroes

As the nation prepares to Bake for Heroes, six novice bakers have been discovering the benefits of baking for their wellbeing thanks to Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre and the Column Bakehouse in Devonport.

Veterans took part in a baking masterclass and over the course of an afternoon learnt how to make focaccia bread, a baguette and a classic British bloomer as well as...

Kitchen TVs to the Rescue as World Cup Kicks Off

Spare TV in the kitchen helps Plymouth families avoid World Cup clashes of their own according to Häfele survey

Love it or loathe it, for the next couple of months there’ll be no escaping it; the 2018 World Cup is upon us, ready to polarise the nation’s TV opinions once again.

More than 20 million UK viewers tuned in at home four years ago and there’s no doubt that the...

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