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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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Not correctly recycling your inhaler is leaving behind a damaging carbon footprint

New research, released today, has revealed that the majority of the nation’s asthma sufferers are incorrectly disposing of their inhalers.

While most local authorities can recycle certain plastics, some inhalers contain plastics and glasses that are not readily recycled through existing kerbside arrangements.

Over half of the surveyed UK adults are simply disposing of their...

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What Is the Common Entrance Exam?

The Common Entrance Exam is a common standard used by many different independent schools throughout the United Kingdom as a method of determining entry to senior or secondary independent schools.

The Common Entrance Exam has been used for many years and has been constantly revised and refined over time. The Independent Schools Examinations Board is the body which oversees the test and...

Wait is almost over for buyers seeking spacious new home at Canes Meadow in Brixton near Plymouth

Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes is gearing up for the official opening of its new development in Brixton, Devon.

It is set to launch Canes Meadow on Saturday September 2 when the first of the three, four and five bedroom homes will be released for sale.

“We have had a huge response since we first confirmed we would be back in Brixton so we are thrilled to be...

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Dub Pistols bring new UK tour to Plymouth

As they gear up to celebrate 20 years of unhinged lunacy, the Dub Pistols return with their seventh studio album, entitled ‘Crazy Diamonds’, released 6th October via Sunday Best.

One of the hardest working bands in showbusiness, Barry Ashworth and his motley crew have added a much-needed swagger to the UK dance scene in recent years and new album ‘Crazy Diamonds’ finds the band at...

14,000 visitors join The Broadway to raise money for The Stroke Association

The Broadway in Plymstock excited over 14,000 visitors with a family fun day on Saturday 19th August in aid of The Stroke Association.

The fun day was held to raise money for The Stroke Association, prompted by the Centre Manager’s loss of both parents after suffering strokes in recent years.

Sponsored by Radio Plymouth, MSB Property Services and Concert Sound, the fun day...

South West is home to some of Brits' happiest places

The South West of England is home to some of Brits' ultimate “happy places”, according to a new study.

New research from SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company polled UK holidaymakers to discover the places in the UK which evoke special memories and ultimately make us “happy”.

The poll of 1,500 British adults revealed that Cornwall is our top ‘go-to’ holiday destination for...

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Join the 70% of adults in Plymouth who do more than 30 minutes of exercise per week

Over 560,000 adults aged 40–60 in the South West do not achieve ten minutes of continuous brisk walking over the course of a month and are missing out on health benefits, according to according to evidence reviewed by Public Health England (PHE).

The findings also reveal how lifestyles have changed over time, showing that people in the UK are 20% less active now than they were in the...

Plympton Academy students celebrate GCSE results

Plympton Academy students will celebrate today as they collect their GCSE exam results. Despite the introduction of the new harder GCSEs in English and maths, the pass rate remained strong in both of these subjects. The students, who sat their exams in June, are the first group to receive their maths, English Literature and English Language results in a new format. The traditional GCSE grades...

Plymouth GCSE Results 2017

As this year’s GCSE results are released, early indications show that Plymouth schools are getting the basics right and are in-line with National figures.

As the government rolls out a new way of measuring school performance, changes to GCSE performance measures are beginning to appear. These changes to GCSE grading are being brought in to ensure students can compete for jobs across an...

Plymouth College students celebrate outstanding GCSE results

An emotional day at Plymouth College, with students receiving their impressive results. Students have much to celebrate with 43% of all GCSE results graded at A* or A. Plymouth College has an enviable reputation for academic excellence, and this year’s performance consolidates that position.

The school is proud of all the achievements of all of its pupils.

Top performers this...

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