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Rethinking Traditional Garden Fencing

In many British gardens, fencing is simply part of the background. It marks a boundary, keeps pets in, offers a bit of privacy from next door. Yet anyone who has replaced a fence more than once knows it’s rarely a small job. Panels loosen, posts lean, and before long the whole structure begins...

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How to Keep Your Garden Alive This Winter

When winter arrives, many people give up with the upkeep of their garden. It seems logical – after all, it’s cold and nobody’s going to use it or sit outside during the frostbitten months. Therefore, many if not most of us neglect our gardens, forgetting that we’re only going to have to tidy them up throughout spring, ready for the summer. There are, however, many ways to keep your garden...

‘One of the most important films of our time’ comes to Dartmouth for one night only

For one night only, award-winning film ‘A Plastic Ocean’ will be coming to Dartmouth on Thursday 28 September for a rousing evening of inspiration, debate and enlightenment.

The feature-length documentary that Sir David Attenborough says is ‘one of the most important films of our time’, And that, ‘everyone should see this film”, is an eye-opening account of the eight million tonnes of...

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How to choose the best senior school for your child

Choosing the right school for your child is a decision that cannot be made lightly. The decision you make will have long reaching implications for your child’s future. You know your child better than anyone, so you need to take time to consider your options.

Unless your child is a member of a middle school, when your child goes into Year 6 you need to decide which senior school they...

Czech crime gang jailed for trying to halt Plymouth modern slavery trial

Four Czech nationals who tried to derail a human trafficking trial by forcing a victim to retract his testimony have been jailed for a total of more than 20 years today [11 September].

Ruzena Tancosova, 56, her daughters Katerina Ruzena Tancosova, 37, and Lenka Cmejlova, 35, and family friend Libuse Sindelarova, 42, appeared before Plymouth Crown Court for sentencing after earlier...

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New Acts Announced for Plymouth's Weekend of Wonders

Get ready to be amazed. New amazing acts have been announced for Royal William Yard's epic Weekend of Wonders on September 16 and 17 from 10am – 8pm.

Covent Garden’s Felicity Footloose will wow audiences as she juggles knives upside down, dances and performs daredevil acrobatics to an 80’s sound track.

Matt Pangs Fantabulous Contraption Show and the amazing slack rope artist...

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Free mini makeovers courtesy of Plymouth students

As part of the Fashion in the City event – between September 9 and 17 – students from City College Plymouth and staff from Stars Salon – will be offering a range of completely free beauty treatments.

From mini manicures to dry hair styling, make-up tips to beauty consultations, they will be on hand to make sure everyone who arrives turns heads when they leave.

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What makes ‘a good neighbour’ in Plymouth?

In partnership with the Istanbul Biennial, the Atlantic Project presents an international billboard project in sites across Plymouth. Realised in collaboration with institutions around the world, from Havana to Delhi, and Sydney to Limerick, the project takes the theme of A Good Neighbour from the title of the 15th Istanbul Biennial, curated by artist duo, Elmgreen & Dragset.

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Teens have talent but creativity crumbles with age

Seventeen-years-old is the age when our creativity peaks, according to a survey out today by BIC®, the leading stationery brand in Europe , similarly those in Plymouth think that their creativity also peaks at 17-years-old. After this, British adults let their creativity die with a staggering 63% of over 30s claiming their talents have fallen by the wayside.

However, of those surveyed...

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2018 school admission places now open

September 2018 may seem ages away but if your child is due to start school you need to start the application process now.

From Monday 4 September Plymouth City Council is taking applications from families whose children are due to start at:

primary school for the first time in September 2018
junior school (having completed Year 2 in an infant school) in

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Initiative which halved GP wait times to be offered to 7,000 more Plympton patients

Beacon Medical Group is proud to be rolling out its No Waiting Room initiative to Glenside patients from October.

The No Waiting Room initiative will see an Urgent Care Team (UCT), comprising practice pharmacists, advanced paramedic practitioners, nurse practitioners and GPs providing patients with the right specialist, at the right time.

Patients registered at Glenside Medical...

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