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Woods Homes Willow Court, Paignton

First-time buyers and investors - open house event in Willow Court this weekend

The Torbay branch of independent, family-run estate agency, Woods Homes is thrilled to offer for sale two low maintenance homes in Willow Court, a convenient location just moments away from shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, and only a short walk to fabulous beaches.

Both properties are well presented inside and out and will be available to view in Woods’ open house event this...

Devon veterans can now apply for life-changing mobility support

Devon veterans with mobility issues attributable to their service are now able to apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).

Administration of the life-changing fund was awarded to Help for Heroes and Blesma by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Armed Forces Covenan t Trust Fund in September, 2023.

The VMF is a central fund, awarded by...

Initial lead casting announced for award-winning musical… coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth this Autumn

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the producers of the global sensation & JULIET are delighted to announce Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Sandra Marvin as Angélique and Lara Denning as Anne in the upcoming UK tour, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30 September – 05 October 2024.

After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023,...

Comfier Seats and Plush New Look Coming to the Princess Theatre Soon! 

The Princess Theatre in Torquay has some exciting upgrades in store to give the theatre a fresh new look this spring. Starting in May, the auditorium will undergo a major refurbishment including replacing the seating, carpets, curtains and improving front of house areas.

While significant funds have gone toward behind-the-scenes upgrades recently, it's been decades since noticeable...

Coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth next week…

The Fiery Angel , Royal & Derngate, Northampton and ROYO production of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller, And Then There Were None, is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth next week, running from 12 – 16 March.

This brand-new production has been reinvented for the 21st century, directed by the renowned Lucy Bailey (Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution – now in its 6th...

Sandford orchads wins funding to lead apple tree research

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has partnered with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties across the UK. Following on from a compelling small scale trial, Sandford Orchards has just tendered for and won a competitive bid to receive a grant from DEFRA to expand this research and they are now leading the way nationally, including...

Plymouth schools celebrate World Book Day

Plymouth schools have been celebrating World Book Day this week (7th March.)

World Book Day was created by UNESCO in 1995 as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, it is marked in over 100 countries. The World Book Day charity’s Strategy 2023-27 sets out that its aim is “more children, from all backgrounds, developing a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, benefiting from...

Women now offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Women in England can now get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP, in a move that makes access to free contraception even more convenient.

Pharmacies across the country are now offering the new service, increasing choice for women in the ways in which they can access contraception.

The rollout is part of the government and the NHS’s...

House Maintenance Jobs We Always Neglect

Homeownership comes with a variety of joys and responsibilities, some of which are too often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Regular house maintenance is crucial for extending the lifespan of your home and preserving its value. However, amidst the more noticeable tasks like lawn mowing and interior cleaning, there are several critical maintenance jobs that tend to fall by...

National Theatre’s nationwide schools tour of Jekyll & Hyde to visit school halls across North Devon

The National Theatre’s nationwide schools tour of Evan Placey ’s radical reimagining of Jekyll & Hyde will be seen by 3 schools from across North Devon and its surrounding areas in partnership with North Devon’s Landmark Theatres : The Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple and The Landmark .

The production will be seen by the following schools from 11 – 15 March:

• The Park...

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