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Dawlish Gears Up for South West’s Top American Car Show

Cruise down to Cofton Holidays near Dawlish for the annual American Car Show, taking place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2025. Over 3,500 visitors are expected to enjoy a weekend packed with classic cars, live music, entertainment, and family fun. More than 200 American vehicles will be...

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Plympton Academy student selected for prestigious summer school

Classmates of a Performing Arts student at Plympton Academy have rallied to her support and helped her raise funds to attend a prestigious summer school.

Seventeen year old Jess Cooper has been selected to attend the Youth Music Theatre UK, a national theatre company for young people, for two weeks in the summer holidays. The project, ‘First Ladies’, covers all aspects of music theatre...

Devon Artist Network: The Summer Show

Devon Artist Network (DAN) is pleased to announce THE SUMMER SHOW of members work Friday 21st -28th July 2017 at RedPod Arts at The Clay Factory, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0EZ

Entrance FREE, OPENING TIMES 10am-4pm

Devon Artist Network (DAN) is a self-funded, non-profit making organisation set up to promote the visual arts and create opportunities for artists in Devon. This...

Clean Bandit and Jax Jones complete MTV line-up

MTV UK have announced that chart toppers Clean Bandit and British DJ Jax Jones will complete the amazing line-up for this year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth.

Day One of the biggest music event in the South West (Thursday 27 July) will see Clean Bandit, Sigma with guest Birdy, Charli XCX , Busted, and Louisa Johnson wow the crowds.

If that isn’t enough excitement, Club MTV on Day Two (...

Parents issue meningitis vaccine appeal

A group of parents who each lost a teenager to meningitis have issued a hard-hitting warning to other parents to ensure their children take up a lifesaving vaccine against the disease.

Parents including; Michelle Bresnahan, Paul Gentry, Julia Styles and Ailsa Sugrue – are spearheading charity Meningitis Now's campaign to increase Men ACWY vaccine uptake amongst young adults.

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Owens Coffee and Stoke Fleming Primary School visit

We were very excited that Stoke Fleming Primary School asked to come and visit us, in particular to find out more about fair-trade and what that means.

Xavia, from Owens, ran the morning, starting with a tour of the roastery. The students were fascinated to see all the stock of products on the shelves and whilst learning about the green beans some students even had a go at attempting...

Andrew Logan sculpture comes to Buckland Abbey

An exhibition of contemporary art by the renowned sculptor Andrew Logan will open on Saturday 1 July at the National Trust’s Buckland Abbey in Devon.

The Art of Reflection, Andrew Logan at Buckland Abbey interprets the history and spirit of the abbey in 18 Logan sculptures, placed in 13 selected locations throughout the house and gardens, including the Great Barn, Kitchen Garden and...

Jersey Boys head to Plymouth

The producers of award-winning West End and Broadway smash-hit musical Jersey Boys are delighted to announce the show is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 April 2018.

Jersey Boys first opened in London at the Prince Edward Theatre on 18 March 2008 and moved to the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2014. The Olivier Award-winning West End production closed on Sunday 26...

Fun family beach festival promotes serious environmental message

The Venus Company’s first ever beach music festival will take place at Blackpool Sands on Saturday 8th July and, in line with The Venus Company’s strong commitment to the environment, the theme for the festival is ‘Loving the Beach’.

Michael Smith, co-owner of The Venus Company explains: “Our mission is to be the greenest café and shop operator and we are always looking for ways to...

Year 11 prom at Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy's Year 11 students saw the year out in style with the prom at Boringdon Golf Club. They arrived looking exquisite in a variety of stunning gowns and sharp suits. The evening started with a group photo on the green and moved into the venue where a tasty buffet was enjoyed alongside a beautifully presented souvenir cupcake to celebrate the occasion.

“The event ended...

War Horse Event with Michael Morpurgo at Pentillie Castle

On Sunday 2nd July Michael Morpurgo will be telling the powerful and deeply moving story of War Horse accompanied by the highly acclaimed and former War Horse National Theatre songman, Ben Murray atPentillie Castle in Cornwall.

War Horse Only Remembered is a Story Concert of songs and readings retelling the well-known and much loved story of War Horse. Songs were specially composed by...

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