Lifestyle

Ready, steady, skate!

Visitors to Plymouth City Centre are getting ready to get their skates on as the outdoor winter ice rink is set to return.

Under new management by Blue Martini, the Plymouth Winter Ice Rink will be located at the Piazza, Armada Way, from Thursday 19 November till Sunday 31 January and will offer an authentic Christmas experience.

Peter Gorman, Director from Blue Martini, said...

Shane Filan heads for Plymouth

In the wake of releasing his hit album ‘Right Here’ in October 2015, Shane Filan has announced a major indoor UK Tour taking in some of the UK’s best loved venues and the tour is coming to Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 07 March 2016.

Shane says, ”I am thrilled to be getting out on the road in March 2016. This is going to be quite a tour. I am really proud of ‘Right Here’ and now can’t...

One in three of us drinking too much

A new study released yesterday (16 November) reveals that one in three adults in the South West are drinking too much alcohol, consuming it at levels that pose an increasing or higher risk of damaging their health.

But 83% of those drinking above the Government’s recommended guidelines underestimate their drinking, seeing themselves as ‘moderate’ or ‘light’ drinkers and 69% are not...

Mobile unit to help MS sufferers

A mobile infusion unit aimed at significantly improving treatment for multiple sclerosis sufferers is to be trialled at Derriford Hospital. The pilot is the first in the UK.

The fully-staffed mobile unit will help to ensure that patients will be able to receive essential regular transfusions even during particularly busy times in the hospital. There will also be a shorter time between...

Glen goes the extra mile – or 200 – for charity

Glen Bevan’s story of hope and transformation is inspirational. A few years ago he was overweight and a borderline alcoholic, he suffered a collapsed lung and doctors told him to change his lifestyle or die. Now, as an ultra-endurance athlete, he’s taking on a huge physical and mental challenge in aid of a local charity.

Glen is training for a combined run and cycle ride of over 250...

Whirlwind of awards for Glazebrook House Hotel

What a phenomenal week it has been for South Devon’s Glazebrook House Hotel. Hot on the heels of being recognised as one of Britain’s Ultimate 100 Hotels 2015 by The Sunday Times, it just been named the ‘Best Small, Exclusive Hotel’ in the Condé Nast Johansens 2016 Awards for Excellence. In addition, it was jointly awarded the title of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in the Devon Life Food and Drink...

Hugh McCann's Ensuite comes to Plymouth

Authored by Tom

This November, Plymouth is in for a blast of high-energy comedy as Hugh McCann brings his debut show, Ensuite, to Theatre Royal Plymouth. The show, which recently began its UK Tour at Exeter’s The Bike Shed Theatre, is performed by McCann himself with direction from New Model Theatre’s Tom Nicholas.

Ensuite is a coming of age story, following the macbook-toting avant garde of...

BABEs launches in Plymouth

The first BABE (Bladder and Bowel Event) is due to take place at the Future Inn, Derriford, on Monday (November 16th) from 9.30am until noon.

The BABE is aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems has been organised by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust staff.

Experts from Derriford Hospital will be on hand to offer advice including diet and lifestyle changes....

Is this the weirdest pasty ever

Ever innovative, pushing the boundaries in craft bakery, Warrens Bakery has created the first ever ‘Mince Pie and Custard Pasty’. This new sweet pasty will be in-stores from Sunday 15th November, just in time for the festive season.

Jason Jobling, masterbaker at Warrens Bakery, has been busy over the last few months developing something outstanding which would stand out as a clear...

Peppa Pig is coming to Plymouth

A new Peppa Pig live stage show, PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE, will be staged at Plymouth Pavilions.

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and her younger brother George but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is. In PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE audiences will enjoy interactive fun, games and, of course,...

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