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Acclaimed Author and Folklorist Mark Norman Brings ‘Scooby-Doo’ to Dartington Hall This September

Acclaimed author, podcaster, and folklorist Mark Norman is set to discuss his groundbreaking new book at an event at Dartington Hall this September. Combining academic analysis with one of pop culture’s most memorable names, ‘Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby Doo’ is set to be published on October 17th by Oak Tree Books and Chinbeard Books.

Norman, a Devon resident and the...

Plympton Academy celebrates GCSE success with Arts-Photography results exceeding the national average

Plympton Academy located on Moorland Road, and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is marking their students' remarkable GCSE grades today.

The Academy is pleased to see a year of strong results, particularly in the Arts-Photography where Plympton has measured a whole grade above the national average for progress once more. Sports-based subjects at the Academy were also far above...

Students at Brixham College are celebrating receiving their GCSE results

Students and staff at Brixham College located on Higher Ranscombe Road, and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating as they receive their GCSE grades.

Students have achieved outstanding grades in Art, Textiles, Catering, Child Development, Health and Social Care, Photography, and Sport.

The College is pleased to witness students doing well and achieving the...

Students at Plymouth High School for Girls are celebrating receiving their GCSE results

Students and staff at Plymouth High School for Girls located on St Lawrence Road and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE grades.

Plymouth High is pleased to see a year of strong results and congratulates students and staff for the hard work they have put in over the last few years. A quarter of all GCSEs achieved were at the top...

The Rising Demand for Facial Procedures

In recent years, facial procedures have seen a notable rise in popularity, with a growing number of people seeking treatments to enhance their appearance. One procedure that has particularly captured attention is lower blepharoplasty , which addresses concerns like under-eye bags and drooping eyelids.

This article explores the factors driving the increased demand for facial...

A Guide to Finding Your Dream Home in the South: Tips for First-Time Buyers

Finding your dream home in the South of England can be both exciting and daunting, especially for first-time buyers. The property market here offers a plethora of options, but navigating through them requires careful planning and informed decision-making.

This guide aims to provide you with essential tips to make your home-buying journey smoother and less stressful, from finding...

Understanding Pensions in Divorce: Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future

Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, not only emotionally but also financially. One of the critical aspects that often goes overlooked is how pensions are dealt with during a divorce.

Understanding how divorce and pensions coincide can significantly impact your financial future and that of your family. This resource can help to provide some advice...

South Devon High School students celebrate outstanding GCSE results

There’s so much to celebrate today as South Devon High School pupils collect their GCSE results with a 98% overall pass rate, with at least 75% achievement rates at grade 9-4 in English, Maths and Science. There was excellent achievement in Photography, Sociology and Business GCSE as well as more than 90% achievement in Automotive, Childcare and Sport level 2 technical qualifications which...

Adult GCSE students from South Devon College celebrating as they take next step in their career journey

Adult GCSE students from South Devon College are celebrating today as they collect their results with an overall pass rate of 98% for students over the age of 19. Notably, high numbers of students achieved strong grades in some key subject areas with a pass rate of 4 and above of 73% for English, 80% for biology and 100% for sociology. For many it’s the first step in the next chapter of their...

UK’s first Asian Hornet Pantomime performed in Devon

Tiverton Beekeepers (a branch of Devon Beekeepers’ Association) are doing their bit to help raise awareness of the threat posed by Asian hornets, by staging the first ever pantomime about the invasive insects.

The performance, “The Attack of the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet”, will take place at Plymtree Country Fayre and Horse Show, on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August.

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