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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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Divorce Day: Festive tensions and finances the final straw

Monday 8th January sees the largest amount of divorce enquiries compared to any other day, with financial pressures (22%), especially over Christmas, cited as leading reason for increased relationship tensions.

Rows about money could cause more than one in 10 married couples to split in 2018, a new study shows – as divorce lawyers prepare for their busiest day of the year.

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Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella returns to Plymouth

Matthew Bourne’s tour of Cinderella returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 30 January – Saturday 3 February 2018.

Matthew Bourne said: “Cinderella is one of my most heartfelt works and a personal favourite amongst my re-imagined classic stories. I’m delighted to have brought together this cast of current star performers, experienced New Adventures veterans and exciting young talent...

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Stagecoach Plymouth staff support Children with Cancer

Stagecoach staff in Plymouth have nominated ‘Children with Cancer’ for the company’s annual £500 charity donation.

During December, staff are asked to put forward suggestions for a £500 charity donation from each of Stagecoach’s four Devon depots. Driver Kev Kellow nominated Children with Cancer UK for the Plymouth donation after meeting local fundraiser Steve Goucher.

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Over £30,000 raised by police force to benefit charities

Over the last three years, officers and staff across Devon & Cornwall Police have participated in and organised fundraising activities which have benefitted both local and national charities.

The funds, now totalling over £30,000, were raised in a wide variety of ways, from the purchase of epaulettes, to charity bake sales and even a ‘guess the weight of the ferret’ competition....

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How to Make Your Living Room Cosier

One place you can guarantee everyone in the house gathers each day is the living room. It’s the perfect spot for relaxing, reading and watching television. That’s why it’s important to put your time and effort into making it a cosy location for all to enjoy. It’s possible your space feels cold and you’re looking for ways to increase the cosiness factor. Be glad to know there are plenty of...

Join a walk for wellbeing during the Festival of Winter Walks

The cold crisp days of winter are a magical time to go walking, with transformed scenery and spectacular early sunsets – it’s a great way to escape the demands of the festive season for a few hours too.

Plymouth Walking for Health group, Active for All, is inviting people to join them for their Winter Walk for Wellbeing on Wednesday 3rd January 2018.

The walk is part of the...

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Macmillan gives over £124,800 to keep Devon cancer patients above the breadline

Macmillan Cancer Support has revealed that in 2016 it gave out grants totalling approximately £124,8001, to Devon residents who were struggling with the financial hardship that cancer can bring. Across the south west region, the charity provided just over £849,3001 in grants to help keep cancer patients financially afloat last year. With hundreds of Devon cancer patients relying on charity...

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LTA and council aim to put Plymouth back on the tennis map

A school in Plymouth is joining forces with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Plymouth City Council to make sure future generations in the city get the chance to play tennis in the winter months thanks to a record level of grassroots investment into the game.

Hele’s School in Plympton runs an all-year round tennis programme for 250 of its students including sessions for young...

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The 4 Best World Heritage Sites in the UK

The UK and its territories are home to 29 World Heritage Sites that have been designated by UNESCO. Each have been awarded the sought-after status based on their natural or cultural heritage, but where are the best places to visit? Check out the four best World Heritage Sites in the UK.

1. The Lake District

The Lake District was most recently named a World Heritage Site for its...

Plympton Academy students donate gifts to Salvation Army this Christmas

Staff and students at Plympton Academy have been collecting chocolate selection boxes and toiletries to donate to people across Plymouth this Christmas.

The donations were collected by Tom Saunders from the Salvation Army.

“Throughout the year we support people in Plymouth who are struggling,” he said. “Christmas can be a very difficult time for many people and these gifts...

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Rethinking Traditional Garden Fencing

Divorce Day: Festive tensions and finances the final straw

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella returns to Plymouth

Stagecoach Plymouth staff support Children with Cancer

Over £30,000 raised by police force to benefit charities

How to Make Your Living Room Cosier

Join a walk for wellbeing during the Festival of Winter Walks

Macmillan gives over £124,800 to keep Devon cancer patients above the breadline

LTA and council aim to put Plymouth back on the tennis map

The 4 Best World Heritage Sites in the UK

Plympton Academy students donate gifts to Salvation Army this Christmas

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