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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...

Catfish and the Bottlemen announce Plymouth date

Plymouth Pavilions are thrilled to announce that following a triumphant summer festival run at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, Glastonbury, T in the Park, Boardmasters and countless others, Catfish and the Bottlemen will continue to thrill fans with an extra stop on their UK Tour - at Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 7 November!

Formed in 2007, their debut album The Balcony reached the Top 10...

Ttips on how to drive safely on the Continent

Millions of us have started the annual exodus to Europe in our cars this summer, but research shows we might need to brush up on our driving when on the continent – watch this video from the Institute of Advanced Motorists RoadSmart for tips and info on some little known road rules you could come across in Europe this summer…(hint, don’t ever drive in flip-flops…..)

Millions of...

Alvin Ailey return to Theatre Royal Plymouth

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s most popular dance companies, will return to the UK for the first time in six years and presents an exhilarating mixed bill of dance at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 20 & 21 September, during its autumn UK tour 2016.

Founded in 1958, the company is recognised by the U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the...

Hormone could be responsible for weight loss in elderly

The human body is an ultra-complex system consisting of multiple components that work together to sustain living. From the cells down to the organs, each part of the body plays a key role, and among them are hormones that you may not know a lot about.

What are hormones? They’re naturally-produced chemicals in the human body that act like a messenger that carries vital information to...

Britain’s 'Ultimate Crisp Sandwich' revealed

It’s official – the Ultimate Crisp Sandwich has been decided by the Great British public.

The worthy winner?

A Roasted Vegetable Picnic Roll, bursting with fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella, green pesto and Vintage Cheddar & Spring Onion Burts Chips!

The recipe, created by TV chef Dean Edwards, was designed to help Brits liven up dull lunches– no more soggy sarnies or...

Award winning exhibition back on Dartmoor

The unique Dartmoor Life in the First World War Exhibition is being displayed again from 18 to 24 August in Princetown to celebrate the prestigious award for the best exhibition in Britain and Ireland. The trophy, presented by the Community Archive and Heritage Group, was awarded particularly for inspiring young people to recognise the importance of their cultural inheritance and innovative...

Assessment finds good standards of cleanliness at Derriford Hospital

Standards of cleanliness at Derriford Hospital have been rated as 98%, according to a report published today by the NHS Commissioning Board.

Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) is the national system for assessing the quality of the patient environment and aims to help organisations understand how well they are meeting the needs of their patients and identify where...

Tommy Steele stars in The Glenn Miller Story

Following two triumphant tours, spectacular show The Glenn Miller Story comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Tuesday 6 September – Saturday 10 September. This extraordinary tale of America’s most famous big band leader stars music legend Tommy Steele.

It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second...

The Sound of Music comes to Plymouth

Bill Kenwright’s production of one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Sound of Music comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth, on stage between Tuesday 13 September and Saturday 17 September.

BBC1’s The Voice runner-up and award-nominated Lucy O’Byrne continues in the role of Maria in this spectacular five-star production. Star of stage and screen Andrew Lancel joins the company...

Tea Dance with a Twist!

The final in the current run of Tea Dance with a Twist! events takes place this Saturday 13 August at Plymouth Guildhall. Whether you prefer to waltz, jive, cha cha cha or lindy hop, or even if you’re a complete novice, Tea Dance with a Twist! is a chance to don your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic down memory lane.

‘Awesome! Fantastic! One of the best tea parties I’ve been...

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