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Top prize for Plymouth art student

Devon Artist Network (DAN) is proud to announce the Jane Pine as the winner of a brand new annual award “The Devon Artist Network Student Award for Excellence in Painting, Drawing & Printmaking,” awarded to a student in their final year of the Plymouth College of Arts BA (hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking course, who in the view of the judging panel, has demonstrated excellence in...

Liz McClarnon and Louis Emerick join the cast of Elf: The Musical for its Christmas 2017 season

Further casting has been confirmed for Elf: The Musical which heads to Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Lowry, Salford for a limited run this winter.

Liverpudlian chart topper Liz McClarnon will star in the production as 'Jovie' and much loved British TV actor Louis Emerick will take on the role of ‘Santa Claus’. They will appear alongside previously announced Ben Forster as 'Buddy', Joe...

Argos releases top toy predictions for Christmas 2017

Memorable childhood gifts including dolls and LEGO, as well as the latest tech driven toys, look set to dominate Christmas wish lists this year, according to leading UK toy retailer, Argos. It has today released its predictions for the toys that will feature in letters to Santa across the country this year. They are:

Luvabella LEGO Friends Sunshine Catamaran Airhogs DR1 Official Race...

Charities to benefit from Bantham Swoosh swim

A charity which gives free swimming lessons to children with disabilities could benefit to the tune of around £20,000 from the Bantham Swoosh outdoor swim in the South Hams on June 24th.

The Swoosh takes its name from the tidal surge towards the end, which can carry swimmers along at up to four times their usual speed.The event, organised by the Outdoor Swimming Society, is gaining...

Burts Chips and Rockfish partner for SW launch of new limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour

Award-winning artisan crisp brand Burts Chips has partnered with its Plymouth-based neighbour – premium seafood restaurant Rockfish owned by celebrated chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks – for the launch of a brand new, limited-edition Fish ‘N’ Chips flavour.

Available from select retailers across the South West (RRP 79p for 40g), the new flavour is hitting shelves in June with an on-...

Burts Chips is shaking up the savoury cocktail scene

Crisps and a pint is a tried and tested snacking occasion in the UK, but Burts Chips is encouraging Brits to think outside the crisp packet and enhance their snacking with the latest trend: savoury crisp cocktails.

Fancy a bacon Manhattan? How about a vintage cheddar and spring onion Martini?

The artisan hand-cooked crisp company which is based in Plymouth has created six ‘...

Colleagues cycle to raise funds for local school

St. Mellion School in Saltash are celebrating after receiving funds for new gym equipment.

The funds were raised by electricity company Western Power Distribution (WPD) colleagues Darran Witton and Mike Keay after completing Mouth To Mouth, an 80-mile cycle ride from Exmouth to Plymouth.

Darran, whose daughter is a pupil at the school, said: “It was hard work, but we are so...

Open Air Cinema is back!

Plymouth Arts Centre has announced its annual programme of Open Air Cinema, at some of the UKs most spectacular outdoor cinema locations.

This much-loved feature on Plymouth’s summer calendar visits three waterside venues: Mount Edgcumbe, Tinside Lido, and the Royal William Yard for eight events in August and September. With a mix of blockbusters, cult classics and good old sing-alongs...

The Jolly Sign Making Sailor

On Saturday 17th June, the 2017 Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit took place in Plymouth.

Amongst its participants was our very own Chris Reilly, owner of Signs Express (Plymouth) in his boat Sound Venture.

Raising much needed funds for St. Luke’s Hospice – an organisation providing specialist end of life care at home, in Derriford Hospital or at their dedicated unit in...

This summer’s best holiday beach reads

Don’t hit the beach without packing one of these top 12 reads

Whether you fancy romance or thriller, Author and Book Reviews Editor Isabelle Broom talks you through the top 12 beach reads compiled from research by Travel Republic and voted for by the public. Your beach reading list sorted this summer!

Last on the top 12 beach reads selected by the public is the beautiful,...

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