Lifestyle

Though the bombardment of Christmas decorations in storefronts and in advertising has become too brazen in recent years, starting in October or even earlier, that doesn’t mean you should avoid all thought of Christmas entirely. In fact, having your Christmas shopping done before December even begins is a great way to avoid stress, save money, and pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your...

The new chair of governors at Plympton Academy says it’s a great time for parents to join the governing body.

Sue Dann, who took on the role recently, said: “We need a strong governing body to be able to support the school and we can't do it without parents, we need parents who can bring skills, every day skills, to the group.”

Sue, who moved to Plymouth 20 years ago, has...

Plymouth Arts Centre has announced a new exhibition by interdisciplinary artist and educator Clare Thornton. This will be the first solo exhibition in Plymouth for PAC Home associate artist Thornton, who has shown her work extensively across the UK and abroad.

In this exhibition Thornton explores her longstanding interest in folding and falling. Previously she worked with these ideas...

David Thomas, the chief executive of five star housebuilder Barratt Homes, was on hand this week to lend his support to the company’s fundraising efforts for Wear it Pink Day.

The fundraiser, on Friday October 20, was part of Breast Cancer Now’s fundraising during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

He’s encouraging staff across the region to wear something pink on the day and...