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Households at risk of surge in burglaries after clocks go back

As the clocks go back and the evenings become darker earlier, homeowners all across the UK are being warned to heighten the security of their houses.

A spokesperson from the a leading locksmith Newcastle company – QuickPick locksmiths says “homeowners should not be deterred by costs as there are a wide range of affordable basic digital locks on the market to secure your possessions and...

Pupils go Digital to celebrate Diwali

Plymouth school children showed off their digital skills as part of celebrations to mark the Hindu and Sikh festival of Diwali this week.

Pupils from Boringdon Primary School took part in an exciting afternoon of educational activities to mark the Hindu festival of lights and used special Diwali-themed digital resources - including e-books, videos and online games – from the award-...

Help to Buy is not ending (despite the rumours)

Part of the government’s Help to Buy scheme is ending this December. However, Barratt Homes in Plymouth is advising customers that the most popular part of the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme is definitely not ending. People can still buy a new home with just a 5% deposit, and this is set to continue until 2021.

There are two main elements to Help to Buy: i) the mortgage guarantee scheme, and...

Review: Bastille at Plymouth Pavilions

I was lucky enough to enjoy a night at the Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday night. I am a huge Bastille fan especially after seeing them live at Radio 1s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle this summer. Their Wild World tour encompasses a gruelling schedule finshing in May 2017 with several dates in the United States.

There were two acts supporting Bastille on Saturday in Plymouth –...

Bonfire Night in Plymouth

With just over a week to go until Bonfire Night, plans are in place for Plymouth to host a family evening of fireworks, fun, entertainment and most of all…..a bonfire!

Taking place on Saturday 5 November on Plymouth Hoe, the evening celebrations will begin at 4pm when fairground rides and catering stands open.

Radio Plymouth will keep visitors entertained with an exciting...

Things to do around Plymouth for Halloween

Halloween is upon us, but if you haven’t yet made any plans to celebrate this unique holiday with your friends and family, consider the many fun and frightful activities that are taking place throughout Plymouth.

Check out some of the many memorable things that you can do around Plymouth on Halloween so that you can plan an unforgettable day and night. Just be sure to reserve your...

Plymouth and Barnstaple choirs triumph in Devon Schools Choir Competition

CLIC for Christmas 2016 - final lineup revealed

Schools from Barnstaple and Plymouth have won a chance to perform in a major fundraising concert in Exeter Cathedral.

The Park Community School and Devonport High School emerged victorious from the Devon Schools Choir Competition, run by La La Choirs at Southernhay URC on October 6.

The schools will now perform in Exeter’s...

Get mortgage fit for winter move

Historically low interest rates and schemes such as Help to Buy are set to ensure that buyers looking to make a move to Plymouth in 2016 will be able to take advantage of some of the best buying conditions the housing market has ever seen.

Five star housebuilder Barratt Homes, which has a number of new developments in Plymouth, said the EU Referendum result has created some uncertainty...

Need some home inspiration? TV's George could help

If you're planning to renovate your home but are lacking inspiration, why not ask TV architect George Clark to help you out?!

George has a new Channel 4 programme which focuses on transforming ugly properties into beautiful, contemporary homes.

And he is looking for Devon residents to take part.

After making three successful series of Build A New Life for Five from 2003...

Gaia Spa hosts property event

On 26th September, the new Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall welcomed the women’s professional networking organization, Women in Property, for a networking showcase of the spa – the largest new build spa development completed in the UK this year.

The newly finished spa offers the finest facilities including 12 treatment rooms, a state of the art gym by Pulse Fitness, luxury infinity swimming...

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