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3rd January 2019
This year, Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is focusing on reducing the risks of the disease through screening. Despite the 5 minute smear test preventing up to […]
3rd January 2019
All the celebrations have come to an end: and after all the parties, food and gifts, your wallet is feeling a bit thinner than usual. The […]
3rd January 2019
Marjon Sport and Health centre, situated near Derriford Hospital, is not just for professionals and students. Fully open to the public, the university’s state-of-the-art sports centre […]
3rd January 2019
Out of sight out of mind, seagrasses worldwide are reported by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to be in decline 7% a year […]
3rd January 2019
January is here, it’s time to kick start those resolutions! If you’re still struggling for a New Year’s resolution for 2019, you can never go wrong […]
27th November 2018
The Arctic, oceans, polar bears and single-use plastics have all been brought together in a new family activity this winter in Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City. 20 […]
26th October 2018
The incredible light-based festival, Illuminate, returns to Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard from 22 to 25 November 2018. The festival offers an immersive experience, with projections […]
26th October 2018
NHS staff, patients and carers are being urged to support and help raise awareness of Self Care Week this month, running from the 16th to the […]
1st October 2018
Beacon Electrical proudly serves the local area with a huge range of home appliances and fantastic customer service to match. Now entering their busiest period of […]
1st October 2018
For 10 weeks in the summer of 2019, a parade of 40 fabulously colourful elephants shall be taking you on a trail around the city of […]
15th August 2018
On Friday 6th July, the UK Calendar Girls took part in a sponsored Ghost Hunt at the infamous Bodmin Jail, one of the UK’s most haunted […]
27th July 2018
Raising awareness of Men’s Cancers is at the heart of everything we do and we aim to make a marked difference to men’s health across the […]
3rd July 2018
The NMA welcomes around 300,000 visitors per year, including 30,000 school students who engage with their innovative schools programme. Our Editor, Libbi Chapple speaks to some […]
29th May 2018
Dive into fun at Royal William Yard from 6th May, where a new family-friendly attraction will be waiting to meet visitors. Emerging from the harbour to […]
29th May 2018
This year the focus of the week will be on men and diabetes. Men are more likely to get diabetes, more likely to suffer complications, more […]
29th May 2018
World Environment Day occurs on the 5th of June ever year, and is the United Nations principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the […]
30th April 2018
The Lions Club of Plymouth are part of the ‘International Association of Lions Clubs’ and as such serve 205 countries in regions of the world suffering […]
5th April 2018
Broody to Baby and Beyond: Supporting individual parenting journeys by connecting to local businesses Broody to Baby and Beyond is an exciting new business based in […]
27th March 2018
Having been set up in 2000, Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a small charity funded entirely by donations and run by unpaid volunteers 365 days a year. And, […]
27th March 2018
When it comes to encouraging more open discussion around the sensitive subjects of death and dying, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is leading the herd, with a […]
27th February 2018
China Fleet Country Club is a hotel, golf and health club set in 180 acres of stunning countryside on the banks of the River Tamar in […]
27th February 2018
Jamie Shewbrook; owner of Westcountry Tile and Bathroom located in Christian Mill Business Park, is preparing to undertake his toughest challenge to date. In the words […]
27th February 2018
Do it for charity, for fun or for yourself. Run – It’s liberating! But, firstly it’s important to know the do’s and don’t about this individual […]
27th February 2018
Purple Day is the international day for epilepsy awareness, and falls on the 26th of March each year. Created in 2008, it was founded by Cassidy […]
30th January 2018
The excitement of Christmas is over, and you have settled into the New Year. Maybe you were waiting for the festive period to die down before […]
30th January 2018
Your home is an investment. Whether you want to work your way up the property ladder and reach your dream home, or simply improve your surroundings; […]
30th January 2018
Whether the 13th of February is a date already in your mind for this year, or you’re the type to make a last-minute mad dash to […]
5th January 2018
Bistrot Pierre, located in the stunning Grade I listed New Cooperage building at Royal William Yard; serves Anglo-French dishes, freshly prepared by the chefs every day. […]
5th January 2018
This year, Cervical Cancer Awareness Week is focusing on reducing the risks of the disease through screening; running from January 22nd until January 28th. With Plymouth […]
4th September 2017
Sitel UK, part of the Acticall Sitel group; originated in the US 30 years ago. Since then, their rapid growth plan has led to the Company […]
31st July 2017
Imagine having the chance to climb the highest mountain in the world. Imagine being the First and only Cornishman to date to climb Everest. In 2011 […]
3rd July 2017
Now the sun has decided to (hopefully!) make a permanent appearance, you might be thinking of ways in which you can make the most of it. […]
31st May 2017
Any cancer diagnosis is incredibly difficult to hear, a truly life changing moment for both the individual diagnosed and their family, but for those diagnosed with […]
31st May 2017
Everyone knows of the iconic Smeaton’s Tower standing proud on Plymouth Hoe, but did you know that it is the third of four Eddystone Lighthouses? These […]
27th April 2017
Love them or fear them, bees are a significant force behind UK agriculture. But this increasing reliance on bee polination for crop production is becoming a […]
28th March 2017
The ninth annual World Autism Day is 2nd April 2017, but what is autism, and how can you participate? Read on to learn more about the […]
28th March 2017
National Pet Month is a registered charity dedicated to encouraging animal lovers to celebrate their beloved furry friends. Throughout April, the charity organises events around the […]
27th February 2017
It’s not every day you get to meet one of the country’s best mortgage advisors, and yet, I’ve just shaken hands with a man who is […]
26th January 2017
Buying a brand new car might come with lots of perks, but they lose on average more than 27% of their value in the first 12 […]
6th January 2017
Did you know that the Sports Centre at University of St Mark & St John is open to all? The impressive centre, situated near Derriford Hospital, […]
30th December 2016
Westcountry Tile & Bathroom, based in Christian Mill Business Park, has 25 years experience in supplying and fitting bathrooms and wet rooms. No job is too […]
30th November 2016
We last spoke to Karl Welburn of Print, Copy, Scan in February this year, and a lot has changed since. As 2016 draws to a close, […]
4th October 2016
Remember! The clocks go back at 1am on Sunday 30th October We know what you’re thinking – we’ve only just put them forward! But Winter-lovers can […]
4th October 2016
Most of the summer tourists have left, so we can enjoy a walk or a drive without bumping into caravans and large groups of excited children. […]
30th August 2016
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Ronan Keating, but he’s not keeping quiet for much longer. He’s been busy working on his brand new […]
30th August 2016
Going to uni can be difficult for teenagers. Make it easier for them by teaching them everything, from boiling an egg to washing clothes to managing […]
9th August 2016
Mike LeGassick has been offering financial advice for over 20 years, but he’s not your standard Independent Financial Advisor… “People either live too long or die […]
5th August 2016
Mortgage Advice Bureau South West is celebrating a win at the ‘Oscars’ of the mortgage industry as broker James Webster has scooped the ‘Best Broker: First […]
4th August 2016
For most of us, stocking the kitchen cupboards involves a trip to the supermarket, but have you ever considered doing your food shop in the wild? […]
2nd August 2016
The Plymouth Business Network has been meeting every week for almost five years. We meet the women who make use of the network to help their […]
27th June 2016
You can tell a lot about a person from the books they have on their shelves, writes Duncan Little. And 51 year old entrepreneur Trevor Worth, […]
3rd June 2016
DUKE OF CORNWALL HOTEL You don’t have to be staying at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel to have dinner in their restaurant. We arrived early so […]
31st May 2016
Not since the sub-prime taboo days of 2008 has a 100% mortgage been offered by a lender. Since then, the closest the market’s come to it […]
4th May 2016
Matthew Johns has good cause to be happy. He has just celebrated his 40th birthday and in the same week his team at the Mortgage Advice […]
4th April 2016
The story behind solicitor Chris Kallis’ meteoric rise is not only fascinating but one which OM finds to be quite inspirational. We arrive at his offices, […]
1st February 2016
Determination, drive and enthusiasm would be three words OM would use to perfectly capture the essence of Karl Welburn, Managing Director of Print, Copy, Scan. PCS is a Plymouth based […]
1st February 2016
If you asked 50 people at random what they consider to be a “Will dispute”, do not be surprised to receive 50 different answers. Whether this […]
1st February 2016
Welcome to The Field Kitchen, our friendly restaurant and pub. Expect a feast of freshly-picked seasonal produce straight from our fields, with organic meat and fish […]
1st February 2016
In July 2015, Plymcabs joined forces with one of the largest operators in Plymouth, Crownhill Taxi Services Ltd. Crownhill Taxis established itself in the 1950s and […]
29th January 2016
Since her meteoric rise to global fame, Leona Lewis’s incredible voice has captivated millions of people across the world. She’s broken countless sales records and smashed […]
15th January 2016
One of the first things that became apparent is that Mark of Synergy Chartered Accountants is a very family-oriented man. His daughter Lexi is his “little […]
7th January 2016
Mark Russell is a busy man. Very busy. He is CEO at Optimus Performance Marketing in Plymouth and has additional business interests with Marshall Motors and […]
7th January 2016
Sponsor an unwanted and abandoned dog or cat from Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home In common with a lot of re-homing centres we find that […]
7th January 2016
We think great food tastes even better when you enjoy it with other people, so you will share your table with fellow diners for a feast […]
3rd November 2015
Christmas – a time for fun, excitement, and, oh, family conflict? By Alexandra Boardman Alexandra Boardman from The Family Law Company in Plymouth considers the best […]
26th October 2015
One of the first things you notice when you drive into Jobel in Millbay Road, Plymouth, is the fluttering of the Union Flags outside the Kitchen […]
16th September 2015
As part of our new six-monthly feature, The Oracle decides who wins Plymouth’s Best Business and Entrepreneurs. Congratulations to Sarah and Travis, company directors of Right Price PVCu and […]
1st September 2015
Within minutes the skies morph from bleak and windswept, foggy and damp to bright and crisp – Dartmoor’s infamous fickle weather can bring all four seasons […]
