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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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Devon website is supporting Armed Forces

Nearly 3,000 visits have been made to a new website for Devon's military service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families in the first four months since its launch.

The most visited web pages have been for information about housing, support for military families, about employment, and health matters.

The Devon Forces Family website, www.devonforcesfamily.org.uk , was...

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New tobacco packs arrive in Devon marking change to law

The first cigarettes on sale in new, standardised packaging have been spotted in Devon.

New laws that came in to force across the UK in May gave manufacturers up to a year to switch to drab green packs, with bigger health warnings, designed to make smoking less appealing to children and young people.

But just six months later, the first packs are starting to be seen here in...

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Plymouth Dance Academy Dress up Spooky for CLIC Sargent

Plymouth Dance Academy organised their annual Halloween special dance classes which raised an amazing £165 for CLIC Sargent.

When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health. CLIC Sargent provide specialist support, to help and guide each young cancer patient and their family. We will fight tirelessly for them, individually...

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Discover How to Reduce Joint Pain Naturally

If you are one of the millions of people suffering from joint pain, you understand the frustration of having to deal with this problem on a day to day basis. You probably thought of the possible side effects that you may suffer from taking medications regularly. Worry not; there are some things that you can do to alleviate your pain without relying on medications. It just requires patience and...

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The Red Shoes world premiere in Plymouth

New Adventures are delighted to announce the World Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on Monday 21 November with an eight week Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells.

A beloved fairy-tale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession...

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New phase launched at Plymouth development

A second phase of construction is underway at a popular development in Plymouth.

Building work is in full swing at Persimmon Homes Cornwall’s development in Derriford, known as Palmerston Heights (postcode PL6 5WR).

When complete, the scheme will consist of 132 properties. Already 48 homes have been completed and all of those properties are occupied.

Due to the strong...

Review: Catfish and The Bottlemen at Plymouth Pavilions

Just hours before the gig, Plymouth Pavilions acted as our fairy Godmother by allowing us to go to the ball, or in this case a ram-packed sweaty gig; by releasing a new batch of Catfish and The Bottlemen tickets. What a way to start the week off!

It’s a frosty Monday night at The Plymouth Pavilions and endless rows of slightly drunken agitated fans are erupting into chants every time...

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Royal William Yard hosts BBC Children in Need

The Royal William Yard in Plymouth will play host to the BBC Children in Need fundraising spectacular this year, on November 18, from 6pm.

There will be everything from market stalls to banner furling, to Pudsey arriving by boat with Yard restaurants joining in the fun - in a bid to raise more money than ever before.

The BBC’s local radio and television stars, Spotlight’s...

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Music and Dance night at Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy is hosting a Music and Dance night on Friday November 11 at 7.30pm.

More than eight bands will be taking part including the Sixth Form band Pheonix. They currently perform at open evenings, assemblies and public events.

Other bands taking to the stage on the night include the Year 7 and 10 band, a percussion group, a steel pan group, a choir and several solos...

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New antenatal service for expectant mothers

This month, a new antenatal service is being piloted for expectant mothers with a BMI of 30+ who are due in May 2017. This service is brand new and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental environment for women to receive their antenatal care, which has a focus on pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing.

This pilot service, known as the Pregnancy and Early Years Healthy Weight Project,...

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