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Plymouth primary rated 'good' by Ofsted

Staff and pupils at Shakespeare Primary School are celebrating their latest Ofsted inspection report after inspectors judged them to be a ‘good’ school.

The progress the school has made since the last inspection which judged them as ‘requires improvement’ particularly impressed the inspectors who noted that all pupils now make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics and that...

Families urged to join Plymouth Memory Walk

Alzheimer’s Society is urging families to spend time together tackling the biggest health issue of our time, by joining the Plymouth Memory Walk on 8 October to raise money for a world without dementia.

The charity is encouraging residents to rally around family of all ages – from grandparents to grandchildren - and take part in the event, which is being held in association with HSBC...

Are you looking after someone else’s child?

Did you know that if you are caring for a child under 16 (or 18 if they have a disability) who is not your child, and you are not an immediate relative, this may be a Private Fostering arrangement?

During Private Fostering week, Monday 4 to Friday 11 July Plymouth City Council is encouraging anyone who knows about a child or young person living away from their immediate family for 28...

Thailand for Expats: A Property Rental Guide

Thailand has emerged as one of the world’s most popular destination among expats. Although, the reasons are many; Thailand’s real estate is one of the prime reasons for the influx of these expats. But before we look at a few of the facts about the real estate sector in Thailand; we need to take a look at some quick facts about Thailand (You can also take a look at the awesome infographic we...

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Plymouth woman publishes book about her sight loss

Plymouth resident Liz Lenton has published a book about her experience of living with sight loss and how she adapted her everyday life to manage the condition.

Profits from the sale of the book “I Will Lift up my Eyes to the Hills! A personal experience of macular degeneration and miracles” will be donated to two sight loss charities, including The Royal National Institute of Blind...

Jonas Blue joins MTV Crashes Plymouth line up for day one

MTV has announced Jonas Blue to join the already epic line up for MTV Crashes Plymouth!

He joins Rudimental, Jess Glynne, Anne-Marie and Raleigh Richie on the Day 1 line up, July 28th. Rounding up the massive two day event, Afrojack, Example, Tough Love and Sub Focus will be taking the Plymouth Hoe by storm for Club MTV on July 29th. Tickets are just £12.50!

Jonas Blue said: “...

Pandit Comes Home

In his autobiography 'My Music, My Life', the famous Indian musician Pandit Ravi Shankar wrote: "In the summer of 1936, we spent a few months at Dartington Hall, in Devonshire, England, a beautiful, open place. I felt that I was coming close to music and that this music is what I was meant to devote my life to".

It was this reference that inspired New Lion Brewery...

New Lion Brewery and The Venus Company collaborate to create Venus Ale

Community craft brewery, New Lion Brewery and passionate environmental and West Country food champion, The Venus Company have joined forces to create a new bitter, Venus Ale. Produced using a complex seven malt grist which imparts a warm golden brown colour, Venus Ale is a balanced and extremely drinkable modern session bitter. This delightful and refreshing ale is exclusively available to...

Local Cancer Support Group appeals for raffle prizes

The South West Mesothelioma Support Group was set up to provide peer and professional support to patients, families and carers affected by the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma.

There is currently no cure. Plymouth and the South West are hot spots for the disease with many cases emerging among former dockyard workers and labourers.

The group is currently gathering prizes for...

Mount Edgcumbe at War!

For the past dozen or so years, the Cornwall area of the Military Vehicle Trust have held their annual rally at the splendid Mount Edgcumbe Country Park on the Rame Peninsula directly opposite Plymouth. Those familiar with the Park will surely agree that it is a lovely place for an event.

The Military Vehicle Trust, (MVT), is a national association with thousands of members, and the...

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