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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...

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Protecting Your Health: When to Ask for Help

Maintaining your health and wellbeing is one of the most important things you can do. After all, your health is what allows you to enjoy life to the fullest. Everyone has goals and aspirations they hope to obtain in their lifetime, and neglecting your wellbeing can get in the way of that. Thus, your health must be protected to the best of your capabilities. People do this by taking the...

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

The first ever stage production of popular 1970s classic TV comedy, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 5 – Saturday 8 June.

Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied by possible fame as a magician. With guests arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the menu.

Joe Pasquale stars as the...

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innocent Big Grow campaign to help kids get healthy

Healthy drinks brand innocent announces the return of the innocent Big Grow, now in its third year. Returning this spring, the campaign offers 500,000 children the chance to grow their own cress, spinach and peas in the school classroom and – for the first time – at home.

9 out of 10 young people are not hitting their 5-a-day target, but by growing veg themselves, kids are much more...

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South West teens in the running to become Warrens Bakery’s first ‘Young Budding Baker of the Year’ 2018

Warrens Bakery are delighted to announce the launch of their campaign to find their first ever ‘Young Budding Baker of the Year’ which opened for nominations on Wednesday 23rd May.

With students across the nation currently completing GCSE’s and A-levels, the campaign is extremely timely as teenagers look to the next chapter. Local 16-18 year olds in the South West could be in with a...

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Marmalade the Marmoset has a New Mate

Family attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, is calling on members of the public to help name its newest arrival, a six-year old male common marmoset who has arrived from Borth Wild Animal Kingdom last month to become Marmalade the marmoset’s new partner.

The as-yet unnamed marmoset has settled in well with Marmalade, a two-year old female common marmoset who was left searching for a new friend...

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Small Changes for a Healthier Life

The human brain is capable of incredible things. People are able to reach their goals by focusing on their priorities. As obvious as it might sound, creating a healthy routine and sticking to it is a quick way to change your life for the better. Nowadays it is actually possible to improve your health by making a few small changes in your life. They are not costly, and they don't require you to...

A Grand 'Bray' Out at The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge

The Donkey Sanctuary Ivybridge’s Open Day will be held on Saturday 2 June and promises a packed day of fun and activities for the whole family.

isitors will be able to meet the resident herd of donkeys, watch donkey care demonstrations and a variety of donkey activities. There will also be the chance to interact with the donkeys to learn more about these wonderful animals and how they...

UK remains foreign investment favourite for property

Foreign investors are choosing British soil for property over fellow investment opportunities in Europe and the rest of the world. Towards the end of 2017, Asian investors alone poured £14 billion into property deals in Europe, and out of the total investment from overseas, the UK capital received 69 deals in comparison to just 19 in Paris and 12 in Frankfurt .

But why are investors...

Plympton Academy netball teams celebrate their success

It’s been a busy and very successful season for netball players at Plympton Academy and their hard work and determination has paid off again recently.

The Year 8 and 9 teams have both won trophies after coming top of their groups in the Central Venue Plymouth Leagues organised by the Plymouth Schools Sports Partnership.

Thanks to sponsorship by local firm, The Computer Cabin,...

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Employment opportunities for Learning Disabled people

An award winning project that supports young adults with Learning Disabilities to find and keep paid employment is seeking interns for its next course starting in September.

Project SEARCH is a partnership between Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Pluss, Serco and City College Plymouth who create employment opportunities for young adults with Learning Disabilities.

They provide...

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