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Royal William Yard launches its first literary festival

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events, drop-in activities and...

Inside Europe's Online Casino Market: What UK Players Should Know in 2026

The UK Gambling Commission reported in late 2025 that gambling participation across Great Britain had fallen to its lowest level since the regulator began collecting standardised data, with only 46 per cent of adults engaging in any form of gambling. The shift has not gone unnoticed by industry observers, who point to tighter affordability checks, stricter advertising rules, and broader self-...

Volunteer investigators join forces with police

A volunteer organisation has come together with a UK police force to help review some of its cold cases in a first-of-its-kind agreement.

Locate International, a charity that looks into cold cases of missing and unidentified people, will review hundreds of cases held by Devon & Cornwall Police.

The team of 12, supplemented by members of the Special Constabulary, has been...

Wet weather but high spirits, as Lustleigh celebrates May Day 2026

On Sunday 3rd May the Dartmoor village of Lustleigh in Devon celebrated the 121st anniversary of May Day* (or Beltane): the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the South West, and one of the UK’s most famous iterations of this quintessentially British celebration.

Despite the downpours, the day drew large crowds to the picture postcard village of Lustleigh. May Day 2026...

Cranbrook to Host First eat:Festival Food and Drink Event

eat:Festivals will be hosting a food and drink festival in Cranbrook on Sunday 13 September 2026.

The festival will be happening in the heart of the town, on and surrounding the Tillhouse Road. eat:Festivals are a small social enterprise who have been delivering one day food and drink festivals in towns across the south-west for over 13 years. They are now accepting applications for...

Former Plymouth School Leader Martin Brook Shortlisted for National Lifetime Achievement Award

Lipson Co-operative Academ y, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is proud to announce that former headteacher Martin Brook has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Martin’s extraordinary contribution to education over nearly four decades, during which he has transformed schools,...

Plymouth painting and decorating apprentices in battle of brushes

The UK’s largest trade body for the painting and decorating sector has dropped anchor in Plymouth in order to put apprentices in the trade through their paces as part of a nationwide competition.

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) challenged apprentices to test their skills, stamina and creativity against their peers from across the region and be in with a chance of...

Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a...

The Hidden Risks of Facelifts

Facelifts are often discussed as if they’re a straightforward way to look more rested, lifted and youthful. But a facelift is still major surgery, and the risks aren’t always obvious from before-and-after photos or glossy marketing. Some complications are rare, some are temporary and some can be lasting. The key is knowing what can happen, what’s “normal” during recovery, and what should...

How to Get More Protein in Your Diet: Practical Tips for Busy, Active People

Getting enough protein every day doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With the right strategies, you can easily hit your goals while enjoying delicious meals and snacks. Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose fat, improve recovery, or simply feel more energized, increasing your daily protein intake is one of the highest-impact changes you can make.

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The Great Blur: Why Your Living Room Is Becoming an Interactive Arena

Have you noticed how your evening "chill out" time has fundamentally changed lately? It used to be a simple binary choice: you either watched a boxset or you played a game. But in 2026, that wall has completely crumbled. Between streaming giants launching interactive dramas where you hold the remote like a controller and live-broadcast platforms turning every viewer into a participant, the UK...

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