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Susannah and the Noise unveil The Lost Tapes of Dartmoor – A one-night debut on the edge of the Moor

Dartmoor-rooted band Susannah and the Noise will premiere The Lost Tapes of Dartmoor on Friday 15 May 2026, a one-off live event at one of Devon's most beloved community music venues, The Long Room at the Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton, on the northern edge of the moor near Chagford.

The evening marks the culmination of an unusual creative collaboration: Susannah and the Noise have been...

Is a Fully Fitted Bathroom Right for Your Home Needs?

Have you ever started thinking about upgrading your bathroom and then realised how many decisions are involved? From choosing tiles to deciding where everything should go, it can quickly feel overwhelming. This is where a fully fitted bathroom becomes a practical option. Instead of handling each part separately, everything is planned together so the space functions as a single, cohesive...

Training people for real life in Torbay: University Centre South Devon launches new foundation degree

Drive through Torbay on the wrong day and you’ll see it. A man sleeping rough in a doorway, a young woman waiting outside a food bank that won’t open for another hour and children who’ve grown up knowing which houses to avoid on their street.

These are some of the reasons why University Centre South Devon has spent the past year designing a new foundation degree that will train more...

Why So Many Homeowners Are Adding a Garden Room Instead of Moving House

The maths of moving house in the UK has quietly stopped working for a lot of people.

Stamp duty, estate agent fees, conveyancing, removal costs, and the difference in mortgage rates between a deal you locked in three years ago and what's on offer now. Add it all up and the cost of swapping a three-bedroom house for a four-bedroom one can easily run into five figures before you've...

Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food...

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Cashless Entertainment in the UK

Over the last few years, paying for entertainment in the UK has changed dramatically. At concerts, cinemas, and even gaming platforms, cash is quickly disappearing. Most people are now reaching for a contactless card or their phone to pay.

The growth of cashless entertainment in the UK is mainly due to changing consumer habits. People expect faster, more convenient ways to pay....

Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s adored children’s book The Detective Dog returns to the stage for 10th anniversary UK Tour

In celebration of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s best-selling children’s book The Detective Dog marking 10 years, Tiny and Tall Productions are bringing their beloved stage adaptation to theatres across the UK this spring – including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 29 -30 May 2026. Specially created for Deaf and hard of hearing family audiences, this heartwarming story of one curious dog...

New show home in Ilfracombe promises more than room with a view

A NEW show home in Ilfracombe will help buyers appreciate the benefits of three-storey living and drink in the views. Elan Homes will open the doors to the Elstone show home at its Seascape development on Saturday, May 2.

Taking shape on land at The Shields, homes enjoy an elevated position with potential for far-reaching views. The setting and the vista inspired the development name...

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Willand site director takes on London Marathon for children's charity

A senior leader at one of Willand’s largest employers is gearing up for one of the world’s most famous endurance challenges, as Nick Pugsley , Site Director at 2 Sisters Food Group’s processing site in Willand , prepares to run the London Marathon in support of the Boparan Charitable Trust .

Nick will be taking on the iconic 26.2 mile route through the capital to raise vital funds...

Local solicitors on board for children’s hospice Will week

Kerri Beaumont, Legacy Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), is delighted that solicitors across the south west are joining CHSW for its Write Your Will Week this April.

Those interested in making or updating a Will can do so free of charge at one of the 5 local participating solicitor firms in exchange for a suggested donation to CHSW.

The week is running from...

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