Family Life

The UK's proudest parents announced

The nationwide search for UK parents to share their proudest moments has seen a Plymouth resident crowned as the winner.

Amber Goddard, has won ScS’ proudest parent competition after entering a photo of her beautiful baby daughter, Beatrice.

Sofa and carpet specialist, ScS, launched the competition to celebrate the moments that fill parents with the most pride, and have been...

Is Plymouth a good city to raise a family?

Famous for its cobbled streets, maritime heritage and surrounding countryside, Plymouth is regarded as one of the most popular cities in the south of England, but is it a good place to raise a family?

That’s the question posed by price comparison site MoneySuperMarket’s new “ Family Living Index ” a tool designed to give parents – or soon to be parents – a way to futureproof their next...

How to financially secure your family

If you happen to have a family, it’s likely that you’re always thinking about ways that you can secure their future. The reality is that there are numerous ways that you can do so and most centre on equipping them with the skills and resources they need to be independent. Financial security is also important as life often comes with many twists and turns. You may be wondering how exactly you...

Divorcing couples admit to ‘exaggerating’ foul play

Thousands of divorced couples are driven to ‘exaggerate’ faults in their marriage to make sure the family court approve their split

A revealing new study has found three in 10 bent the truth about adultery, unreasonable behaviour or the length of separation to guarantee their divorce petition wouldn’t get blocked under the current system, which requires couples to find fault....

New support helps asylum seeking children make new lives in Devon

The county of Devon is providing a chance to start life afresh free from fear for children who have arrived on their own in the UK having fled conflict in their native countries.

Devon has welcomed unaccompanied children seeking asylum since 2015 when under a Home Office programme up to 70 children, displaced from refugee camps outside Calais, were transferred to Devon.

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The National Marine Aquarium hosts summer party for all the family

On Thursday 16th August, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is hosting an exclusive family party for little superheros and princesses.

The NMA is encouraging families to discover their alter egos and dress up as their favourite character for this year's Superhero and Princess summer party.

Kicking off at 6pm on Thursday 16 August, the after-hours event will have lots of fun...

Two thirds of employees aged 40-plus think they will have to work longer to live the life they want

New research reveals two thirds (62%) of those aged 40-plus living in Plymouth believe they will have to work past retirement age in order to have enough savings to enjoy the lifestyle they want.

The study of adults aged 40-plus, commissioned by Leeds Building Society, also revealed that 38% of locals say their biggest regret is not saving enough money when they were younger, with (18...

How to survive a long car journey without a tantrum

Travelling with young children can be a daunting thought, especially when it’s in the car. Squabbling siblings and constant requests for toilet stops can be enough to drive parents mad or even put them off the trip all together.

There’s no need to dread travelling however, as last minute UK holiday rental provider, Snaptrip, has put together some top tips to help avoid toddler...

Dartmoor Zoo successfully breeds endangered Madagascan lizard

Conservationists at family attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, have revealed that they have successfully bred the endangered yellow-headed day gecko in captivity following the hatching of a juvenile gecko on 25 June. The tiny baby is the first to hatch from a clutch of eggs produced by a carefully planned breeding programme which identified the valuable genetics of Dartmoor Zoo's three adult yellow...

Marmalade the Marmoset has a New Mate

Family attraction, Dartmoor Zoo, is calling on members of the public to help name its newest arrival, a six-year old male common marmoset who has arrived from Borth Wild Animal Kingdom last month to become Marmalade the marmoset’s new partner.

The as-yet unnamed marmoset has settled in well with Marmalade, a two-year old female common marmoset who was left searching for a new friend...

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