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Small Changes, Better Sleep: 5 Tiny Tech Tweaks That Make a Big Difference

With buzzing notifications, late-night scrolling and always-on devices becoming more and more a part of rest time than ever before, getting a good night’s sleep has become much more difficult than ever. But the answer is not always to go fully offline. With a few mindful and easy-to-implement...

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Vertical radiators - why they are consistent top sellers

Vertical Radiators are probably the most widely used heating units all over Europe and the UK. In addition to traditional horizontal, rectangular units, vertical radiators help address spatial issues when there is no more room left for traditional radiator units and can also add super sleek design elements to any room depending on their placement and style. Warm Rooms offers a wide variety of...

Advice for those struggling to afford Christmas presents

The holidays are supposed to be an enjoyable time when friends and family come together to celebrate and bond. For ages, Christmas has been a time when people find comfort in one another during the dark days of winter and enjoy some needed time off from work. The true meaning of Christmas, however, has in many ways been distorted by commercialization that makes us feel guilty if we don't spend...

Plymouth to fly the flag for World Aids Day

For the first time ever, Plymouth City Council will be flying a flag to mark World Aids Day on Thursday 1 December, along with a number of other councils in the South West.

Working in partnership with the Eddystone Trust, the Council aims to raise awareness of Aids and show solidarity for people living with Aids and HIV, as well as promoting safe sex.

In 2015 there were an...

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Epilepsy self-monitoring app joins the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme

An app designed and developed in the South West and which is benefiting the lives of thousands of people with epilepsy, EpSMon, is one of eight innovations to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme in its second year.

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) supports some of the best national and...

Electrical checks for the elderly this winter

The UK’s leading registration body for electricians is urging people to think electrics when they carry out their checks on the elderly this winter.

Research commissioned by the NICEC found that 24 million of us have elderly relatives living on their own.

Despite half (50%) of us believing the elderly are more at risk of electrical fires, 75% of us haven’t had their homes...

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Aster Group to bring new homes to Plymstock

Plymstock is set to get 28 new homes after ethical housing developer, Aster Group secured planning approval for its Horn Lane development from Plymouth City Council.

Located at the former Downham School site, the two-storey scheme will include 14 properties for sale as well as two affordable rented flats for wheelchair users. In addition, 12 shared ownership homes will be built, to...

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The cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding

A wedding in Hampshire is always beautiful. Whether you’re planning one for yourself or you will be attending a friend’s wedding in the area, travelling to Hampshire will be a treat on its own. Hampshire is particularly easy to access too, especially from Plymouth. Here are some of the cheapest ways to get to Hampshire for a wedding.

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Hampshire is only 3 hours...

Free Sea Safety talks for Plymouth Schools

Award-winning outdoor learning company Beach Schools South West have teamed up with South West Water to help promote clean water, conservation and seaside safety to youngsters in Plymouth this winter.

The Exeter-based water company is adding its weight to a new pilot education project which will see children being taught both on the beach and in schools about taking care not only of...

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Year 7 Plympton Academy residential trip a great success

Year 7 students from Plympton Academy spent three days in Bude recently on their first secondary school residential trip.

The youngsters had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of adventurous activities including, high ropes, kayaking, dragon boating, caving, surfing and body boarding, during their stay at Adventure International.

The aim of the trip was to allow...

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Comedy Avengers Assemble!

A group of Devon based comedians will host an evening of free comedy in Plymouth this month as part of a new regular night.

The new coalition of comics are hosting free shows across the South West under the banner 'The Comedy Avengers' and it will include a monthly show at The Fortescue pub in Plymouth on the fourth Thursday of every month.

The comics, who perform nationwide on...

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