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An Officer and a Gentleman - The Musical comes to Plymouth

An Officer and a Gentleman - The Musical comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Monday 20 – Saturday 25 August.

This brand-new musical is based on the 1982 Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere which tells the story of Zack Mayo who is in training to become a US Navy Pilot. When Zack rolls into boot camp with a bit too much of a swagger, drill Sergeant Foley doesn’t make life easy for him...

Dartmoor Zoo successfully breeds endangered Madagascan lizard

Conservationists at family attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, have revealed that they have successfully bred the endangered yellow-headed day gecko in captivity following the hatching of a juvenile gecko on 25 June. The tiny baby is the first to hatch from a clutch of eggs produced by a carefully planned breeding programme which identified the valuable genetics of Dartmoor Zoo's three adult yellow...

Redrow West Country works with local schools to prepare teens for the workplace

Managing director of Redrow West Country, Nigel Palmer, has been working with local schools in Devon to educate teens on interview practices and inspire young people to pursue careers in housebuilding and construction.

Redrow aims to collaborate with education partners to positively impact people and communities and to inspire the next generation to build.

Nigel visited...

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...

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