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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...

Plympton Academy students take part in Takeover Day at health centre

Two students from Plympton Academy spent a day at Plympton Health Centre recently to find out what it means to be a medical professional. ‘Takeover Day’ is an event organised by Beacon Medical Group to allow young people an insight into healthcare related careers. “The Takeover Challenge has been a fun and hugely successful project,” said organiser, Pippa Leppage. “It was through a similar...

Plymouth Royal Mail '300 Club' donates £1,000 to help those affected by Asbestos Cancer Mesothelioma

On 28 November 2016, the Plymouth Royal Mail Community Action Team, known as The 300 Club, donated a fantastic £9000 to various local charities and organisations.

The region's Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist Christine Jones was kindly presented with a cheque totalling £1000 for the South West Mesothelioma Support Group by BBC Devon Radio presenter David Fitzgerald and...

These Snow Boots Are All You Want This Winter

Similar to the puffer jacket, the phrase "snow boot" could be shudder-inducing fashion-wise, which is the reason why you will notice a lot of stylish females using it with a few unlined rain boots during the snowfall. You should visit shoehero.com and look at their buying guides for more support on the right shoes to buy. We realize that you will find a winter boot that can perform both...

Five unique events to look out for this Christmas

A trip to Devon and Cornwall offers Christmas with a distinctive West County twist this year, with Santa arriving by RNLI lifeboat, festive markets, beautiful lantern parades and the chance to dine with food expert Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Santa by lifeboat and delicious gifts at the Royal William Yard Wonderland Market, Plymouth

This Sunday’s (Dec 4) popular Christmas...

Royal William Yard's Christmas Wonderland Market set to wow

Royal William Yard, the award-winning ex-Naval Victualling Yard, is to host an extra special Christmas Wonderland Market this Sunday (4 December) featuring local produce including turkey, mince pies and all the trimmings - with some extra special Christmas treats to amaze and entertain the family.

The bumper market will feature 85 local stalls - 65 food & drink and 20 craft,...

PL1 Hosts Devon Chefs Club

City College Plymouth hospitality and catering students joined three of the most prominent chefs in Devon to cook up a storm and serve a five-course menu to a restaurant full of hungry diners.

The College’s training restaurant, PL1, opened its doors to the public to sample cuisine crafted by the chefs and students at the Devon Chefs Club dinner.

Head Chefs Mike Palmer (The...

Vertical radiators - why they are consistent top sellers

Vertical Radiators are probably the most widely used heating units all over Europe and the UK. In addition to traditional horizontal, rectangular units, vertical radiators help address spatial issues when there is no more room left for traditional radiator units and can also add super sleek design elements to any room depending on their placement and style. Warm Rooms offers a wide variety of...

Advice for those struggling to afford Christmas presents

The holidays are supposed to be an enjoyable time when friends and family come together to celebrate and bond. For ages, Christmas has been a time when people find comfort in one another during the dark days of winter and enjoy some needed time off from work. The true meaning of Christmas, however, has in many ways been distorted by commercialization that makes us feel guilty if we don't spend...

Plymouth to fly the flag for World Aids Day

For the first time ever, Plymouth City Council will be flying a flag to mark World Aids Day on Thursday 1 December, along with a number of other councils in the South West.

Working in partnership with the Eddystone Trust, the Council aims to raise awareness of Aids and show solidarity for people living with Aids and HIV, as well as promoting safe sex.

In 2015 there were an...

Epilepsy self-monitoring app joins the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme

Epilepsy self-monitoring app joins the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme

An app designed and developed in the South West and which is benefiting the lives of thousands of people with epilepsy, EpSMon, is one of eight innovations to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme in its second year.

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) supports some of the best national and...

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