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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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Best foot forward for Plymouth Foodbank

A year after they pledged to get fit for 2016, The Family Law Company’s Plymouth team has announced the results.

Ten lawyers and support staff took part in two challenges; a ‘fit club’ to help them lose those extra pounds which carried a £1 fee for the regular weigh in, and a pedometer contest with two teams of five going head to head.

The pedometer challenge was hotly...

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Top director to visit Plymouth Arts Centre

Film director Ben Wheatley will visit Plymouth Arts Centre on January 26th to introduce his all-guns-blazing bullet opera Free Fire and will run an audience Q & A after the film.

Ben Wheatley (Down Terrace, Kill List, A Field in England, High-Rise, Sightseers) is one of the most exciting directors working in the world of independent cinema and this preview screening gives Plymouth...

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Help for parents too

Schools feel the increasing demand for mental health support for their pupils, but now there is good news for parents and teachers too.

The new £1.2 million Plymouth City Council project will put services into schools, and a Charity that is pleased to be partnering with Plymouth City Council will be offering parents free taster sessions in Emotional Logic. These are designed to help...

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Look Stylish With Your Best With Hoop Earrings

It is everyone’s desire to look gorgeous and stylish. People put a lot of efforts in makeups, and forget how wearing a stylish jewelry makes you look classic and fabulous. Earrings comes in many types, but hoop is classier than the rest. If you want to look good in earrings, try wearing hoops, and you will never turn back. Most of the beauty contestants have won the event due to the appearance...

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The Perfect Gifts for Cheese Lovers

Unless you are lactose intolerant, you most likely adore cheese, because you would have to be crazy not to. If you know a special someone who is a big fan of cheese, there are so many gifts you can consider, which are ideal for birthdays, Christmases and everything in-between.

Luxury Cheese Hampers

Nothing screams sophistication quite like luxury cheese hampers , which have...

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Pipeline Theatre’s Spillkin comes to Plymouh

Pipeline Theatre’s Spillkin (a love story) tours the UK, following its success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015. Featuring a state-of-the-art ‘RoboThespian’, the production follows the story of a woman with Alzheimers living with a robot companion. A deeply touching exploration of love, it premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe to outstanding critical and audience response, including a...

5 Commercial Landlord Tips for a Successful Tenancy

An awkward tenant can make a commercial landlord’s life a living hell, which is why it is important you find the best occupants for your commercial property. To help you live a stress-free life as a landlord, read our top 5 tips to the perfect tenancy:

1. Regular Inspections Your property could be suffering serious problems, even if a tenant hasn’t reported a problem. The occupant...

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Plymouth confirmed by Government as spearhead area for Starter Homes

Plymouth has been confirmed by the Government as one of 30 local authorities to ‘spearhead’ the starter homes scheme.

The Government announced a £1.2billion Starter Homes Land Fund and Plymouth City Council has been chosen as a partnership authority because of its strong track record of delivery, and potential for early delivery of starter homes.

Starter homes aim to help first...

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International appetite for Burts Chips

Plymouth-based artisan snack brand, Burts Potato Chips is marking a successful year of export growth across key markets in Europe and North America. With a sweep of increased product listings across the USA, Canada and Europe, the company is growing in response to demand for great-tasting quality crisps and is now available in 28 countries worldwide.

Burts Potato Chips has experienced...

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Exploring the UK’s year-round food scene

Expedia.co.uk is highlighting some of the best food and drink events in the UK with a new interactive map, aimed at travellers planning a UK cottage break. Designed to showcase the UK’s year-round food scene, the map has month-by-month filters to help holidaymakers find activities and inspiration for their next UK trip.

Featured events range from major festivals such as Bristol’s...

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