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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...

Plymouth Gin takes world title for best Martini

Plymouth Gin® has been awarded first place in the Martini category at the prestigious Tastings.com World Cocktail Championships, beating off stiff competition and championing Plymouth as the city which produces gin for one of the most recognisable drinks in the world.

Founded in 1793, Plymouth Gin® has been at the heart of the city for over 200 years and is enjoyed all over the world...

What are your households most annoying habits?

No matter the strength of your family bond, love for your partner or admiration for your friends, the annoying habits of those who live under the same roof as you will test the strength of those ties.

We surveyed members of UK households to find out just how annoying they find the habits of their fellow inhabitants and asked illustrator Son of Alan to bring some of the more...

Prominent Devon artists exhibit in Cornwall

The president of Plymouth Watercolour Society is looking forward to exhibiting in St. Ives, Cornwall from the end of May.

Michael Hill, who lives in Plymouth, will be showing 10 of his latest paintings at Salthouse Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives from May 26 to June 2.

He will be exhibiting with Dartmoor landscape painter Shirley Kirkcaldy.

“I know Shirley from my...

TLC Thursdays at The Brook Inn

The Brook Inn at Plympton St Maurice is introducing a new weekly get-together for people in the local area who live alone, are feeling lonely or simply would like to meet more people.

Each Thursday afternoon (starting Thursday May 17th) from 3.30pm - 4.30pm, we’ll be offering a cuppa and a friendly venue to chat.... and it’s absolutely FREE.

TLC Thursdays were inspired when...

Plympton Academy students visit China without leaving their school

Geography students from Plympton Academy have visited China without even leaving their classroom.

They’ve been studying the country as part of this semester’s focus. So the geography staff at the school decided the best way to deepen their understanding of China was to take them on a field trip…… using Virtual Reality (VR).

“We got the students to make their own VR headsets,”...

John Partridge and Samantha Womack star in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Pantomime, Dick Whittington

Theatre Royal Plymouth have announced that television and musical theatre stars John Partridge and Samantha Womack will headline in the spectacular family pantomime, Dick Whittington, joining returning comedy legend Andy Ford in this year’s must-see show from Friday 14 December.

John Partridge leads the cast as the dastardly rodent, King Rat. No stranger to the stage, John made his...

How to Revamp Your Home for Summer

Spring is the time of new beginnings, and one of those beginnings that you should partake in is revamping your home in time for summer. The warmer months improve mood, they make people happier, more awake, and more productive. The summer is when we do the most with our lives, but to truly make summer count, we need to make changes that will last. One of the ways you can do this is revamping...

Plympton Academy students visit Britannia Royal Naval College

A group of Plympton Academy sixth form students spent the day at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth recently to find out about a career in the Royal Navy.

The students were taken on a tour of the facilities and enjoyed spending time on the bridge simulator, learning about what a ship’s navigator might encounter. They heard about the recruiting and training process fromseveral...

Talented new head chef for The Dome

The Dome have recently appointed Dan Weaver as the Head Chef, Dan will be charge of an all new and very talented kitchen brigade, including Lee Eccles, the Sous Chef.

Dan has previously been the Head Chef at The Mission and The Dock, both in Plymouth, and so brings a successful record with him to The Dome where he has already introduced a brand-new menu and is overseeing some really...

Questions to ask when planning the ultimate honeymoon

After all of the stress that accompanies planning a wedding, a honeymoon is well-deserved. It’s your opportunity to unwind, bond with your spouse and raise a glass to the road ahead.

Planning the honeymoon, however, can be a tedious task. For this reason, you should sit down with your partner and ask some key questions before planning your romantic getaway. One of the first things to...

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