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Vaping in the House: Tips and Tricks

Vaping is becoming a popular hobby lately for the right reasons. Vaping is not only convenient, but also very enjoyable at the same time. In recent years, vaping has been attracting a lot of enthusiasts from around the world, including moms and dads looking for a relaxing hobby they can do around the house.

One of the things you need to master as a vaping enthusiast is the etiquette;...

Your Guide to a Casino Night Out in Plymouth

Around the world, casinos are considered a fantastic place to visit on a night out. Las Vegas, Nevada, is built entirely around casinos; they’re bright lights, exciting games and celebrity endorsements. Macau has dedicated decades to building a casino-centric city and has swiftly become the top place for casino fanatics to visit in all of Asia.

Even here in Plymouth, we have casinos...

Winner announced of Visit South Devon Photograph Competition 2018

Visit South Devon, the official tourism organisation for South Devon, has announced the winners of its 2018 South Devon Photograph Competition.

With a record breaking 570 entries (an increase of 1000% from 2017) from holiday makers, locals, professional and amateur photographers, this year has been tougher than ever.

The photographs had to capture the essence of South Devon...

University Hospitals Plymouth celebrates first Allied Health Professionals Day

Today, Monday 15 October, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is celebrating the very first national Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Day, which aims to recognise and appreciate the impact that these professions have on healthcare.

Together with colleagues across a variety of organisations, including the University of Plymouth, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust...

Indonesia earthquake victims receive £70,000 from Devonshire Freemasons

Thousands of people who have had their lives devastated by the deadly earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia will be given urgently needed shelter and clean water, thanks to a grant from the Devonshire Freemasons and Freemasons throughout England & Wales..

The £70,000 grant will be shared evenly between Plan International UK and the Red Cross. Plan will be able to provide shelter kits...

Buzz Bingo Opening in Plymouth – What Can Visitors Expect?

Bingo has always been a popular pastime in Plymouth, and the bingo halls in the city have become renowned as prime spots for socialising. Now, there are exciting times in store for fans of the number drawing lottery game, as the Gala Bingo at Charles Cross has been rebranded as Buzz Bingo. This change will provide players with more of a modern-day experience using integrated technology, and...

Stagecoach SW concludes Environment and Community Week togetherness campaign with more local events

Bus company Stagecoach Southwest is celebrating its local communities and the Environment this week.

The week also marks the end of a month long Getting There Together initiative across Stagecoach companies within the UK which has also focused on customer service, safety, wellbeing and inclusion

Stagecoach Southwest will hold activities to help raise money for local charities...

Stagecoach SW introduces fare promotion on popular Plymouth bus route

Stagecoach South West has introduced a new competitively priced Derriford Park and Ride ticket to enable customers to travel into the city in style for less.

The offer will allow adults to travel on the high frequency 100/101 service, travelling between the George Park and Ride and Derriford Hospital, for as little as 50p a journey, when purchasing the £5 Park and Rider weekly ticket...

Usborne books donated for young patients to enjoy

Usborne Book Organiser, Vikki Dernham, has once again kindly donated over £1,000 worth of books to the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital, for young patients to read and enjoy.

Vikki and Sue with the Play Service “For the last four years, myself and Val Pippen, a fellow Usborne Book Organiser, have arranged a community book pledge for the young patients at Derriford Hospital,”...

Drake's Island for sale for the first time in a generation

An historic fortress island in the heart of Plymouth Sound is to go on sale this autumn, marketed by international property consultancy JLL.

Drake's Island, named after Sir Francis Drake who set sail from the island in 1577 to circumnavigate the globe, has stood untouched for almost 30 years and has planning permission for a luxury hotel and spa complex.

Standing 600 metres off...

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