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Plymouth school children cowrite retelling of The Three Little Pigs for UK tour

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents a joyful, family-friendly retelling of The Three Little Pigs, which has been cowritten by nine school children including three from Plymouth.

The unique production, which features raucous puppets and original music, began its UK tour in autumn 2023 and will culminate its run in Plymouth on Tuesday 26 March, playing on The Drum stage until...

5 great gift ideas for your son in 2024

Looking for the perfect presents for the family this year? Hit the nail on the head this year with these five great gift ideas for your son for all occasions.

Toys (for all ages)

Got younger sons? You can’t go wrong with toys. The most simple game or gismo can provide entertainment for hours on end, giving you the benefit of some much needed peace and quiet.

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Plymouth’s Flavour Fest Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Event Yet 

Plymouth’s food and drink extravaganza, Flavour Fest is set to celebrate 20 fabulous years with an even bigger and better offering.

Already the South West’s largest free culinary event, Flavour Fest 2024 is expanding to feature an exciting new entertainment zone where visitors can kick back and relax, soak up the atmosphere of live music and Ibizan beats, sample amazing street food...

Almost 7,000 animals rehomed by the RSPCA in Devon in last decade

The RSPCA has revealed that it has found loving new homes for almost 7,000 animals in a decade in Devon, with the remarkable rehoming feat revealed to mark its 200th birthday in 2024.

The charity has come a long way since 1824 - when founding members of the charity met in a coffee shop in London determined to change animals’ lives, creating the then SPCA and sparking an animal...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth’s James Mackenzie-Blackman recognised in The Stage 100, 2024

National newspaper, The Stage, has revealed its annual Top 100 list of the most influential individuals in UK theatre, with Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, securing a coveted place in the annual list.

Since taking on the role in January 2022, James has initiated a significant period of independent industry consultation...

Slot Machine Strategies: Fact or Fiction?

Slot machines have been a staple of the casino industry for over a century, captivating the hearts and wallets of gamblers worldwide. With their colorful displays, flashing lights, and enticing promise of enormous jackpots, it's no wonder that slot machines are one of the most popular forms of gambling. However, amid the allure of these one-armed bandits, a perennial question remains: do slot...

Midi TV Awards to Recognise and Celebrate Musical Talent in Devon

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce that the first “Midi TV Awards” will be held at Bomba on Exeter Quay, Friday January 26th from 7.30pm.

MIDI TV is an online TV Station, akin to MTV for Devon. The MIDI TV awards aim to recognise and celebrate the huge amount of musical talent in Devon, with awards across 10 categories for the...

First residents move into brand new Exeter development

An Exeter development has seen its first residents begin to move in – including a local couple who have bought their first home together.

Emily and Nathan are one of the first to move into Redrow South West’s St Michael’s Meadow on Chudleigh Road.

Emily grew up in the suburb of Alphington and loved the village feel and proximity to the countryside. When searching for their...

Plymouth pensioner opens surgeons’ eyes to a bygone era

The unique ‘time-travelling’ experiences of Barrie Furzeland have given Plymouth eyecare consultants a rare insight into the amazing changes of sight-saving surgery during the past three decades.

Barrie was at Newmedica Plymouth eye clinic to have a cataract operation when he astonished staff with tales of having a cataract removed from his other eye 34 years previously.

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RGB Holsworthy thanking community for generous donations

The Holsworthy branch of RGB Building Supplies is thanking customers and the local community for generously donating to its Christmas present appeal in aid of Children's Hospice South West.

Thanks to the incredible support, the branch had a sleigh full of gifts that were handed over to the charity for distribution to children and their families during the festive period.

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