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Review: Catfish and The Bottlemen at Plymouth Pavilions

Just hours before the gig, Plymouth Pavilions acted as our fairy Godmother by allowing us to go to the ball, or in this case a ram-packed sweaty gig; by releasing a new batch of Catfish and The Bottlemen tickets. What a way to start the week off!

It’s a frosty Monday night at The Plymouth Pavilions and endless rows of slightly drunken agitated fans are erupting into chants every time...

Royal William Yard hosts BBC Children in Need

The Royal William Yard in Plymouth will play host to the BBC Children in Need fundraising spectacular this year, on November 18, from 6pm.

There will be everything from market stalls to banner furling, to Pudsey arriving by boat with Yard restaurants joining in the fun - in a bid to raise more money than ever before.

The BBC’s local radio and television stars, Spotlight’s...

Music and Dance night at Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy is hosting a Music and Dance night on Friday November 11 at 7.30pm.

More than eight bands will be taking part including the Sixth Form band Pheonix. They currently perform at open evenings, assemblies and public events.

Other bands taking to the stage on the night include the Year 7 and 10 band, a percussion group, a steel pan group, a choir and several solos...

New antenatal service for expectant mothers

This month, a new antenatal service is being piloted for expectant mothers with a BMI of 30+ who are due in May 2017. This service is brand new and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental environment for women to receive their antenatal care, which has a focus on pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing.

This pilot service, known as the Pregnancy and Early Years Healthy Weight Project,...

Plymouth foster carers win national award

Beverley and Jenny Britton from Plymouth have won the Respite / Short Break Award at the annual FosterTalk Foster Carer Awards in recognition of the commitment and dedication they show to the children and young people in their care.

Edward Timpson, Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families, opened the ceremony by praising and congratulating all of the winning foster...

It's what’s inside that counts

Figures from the Office for National Statistics predict that by 2039, 29.5% of the UK population will be aged over 60. With this ever-ageing population, new research from the educational charity the Institute for Optimum Nutrition has explored how we feel about ageing, as a nation.

The research of 2,000 over 30s across the UK found that people believe that being able to remain active (...

Admire Buckland Abbey’s autumn colour

This autumn, walkers and their four legged friends will be able to enjoy Buckland Abbey’s autumn colour for longer as the estate is open throughout November for the first time.

The National Trust estate, garden, restaurant and shop will now be open daily from 10.30am until 4pm, so that walkers can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the woodland walks and finish off with a warming...

Tea Dance with a Twist returns

The popular monthly inter-generational social event, Tea Dance With A Twist! is back at Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 12 November, co-hosted by Plymouth Dance and Miss Ivy Events.

Whether you prefer to waltz, jive, cha cha cha or lindy hop, or even if you’re a complete novice, Tea Dance with a Twist! is a chance to don your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic down memory lane...

Have fun but stay safe on Bonfire Night

Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have come together to issue a joint community message across our region encouraging those celebrating Guy Fawkes Night to remember that fireworks are explosives and should be respected.

Each year both services receive reports and are called out to deal with children and adults being injured by fireworks across our...

It’s time to start prepping your skin ready for the festive season

Now we’re entering the colder months, Christmas is just around the corner. While Christmas brings with it a whole host of wonderful things and feelings, your skin doesn’t fare so well. With parties, more make-up, late nights, more alcohol, stress, and that cold winter bite, your skin can suffer. And at the time you want it to look its best. No one wants a scaly nose to go with their New Year’s...

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