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Royal William Yard launches its first literary festival

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events, drop-in activities and...

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La Voix announces biggest ever UK theatre tour

Fresh from dazzling millions on Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix is back – bigger, bolder and more fabulous than ever as she announces her most spectacular live theatre tour yet, La Voix Live, heading to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 07 April 2027.

This brand-new show from the showbiz tour-de-force herself will be packed with sensational vocals, a live band, outrageous comedy, razor-...

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The Best Casino in Devon Comes Down to Two

Devon's casino scene has quietly narrowed. With Genting's Torquay casino now closed, the county's two remaining full service casinos are both in Plymouth, a few minutes apart near the Theatre Royal: Grosvenor Casino at Derry's Cross and Genting Casino on Union Street. So the best casino in Devon really is a two-horse race, and it comes down to which room suits the night you have in mind....

How to Host a Dinner Party People Remember

An epic dinner party is decided before anyone rings the doorbell. Invite six people, cook one dish that needs the oven at the last minute, finish most of the food the day before, buy half a bottle of wine per guest, and decide who sits where. If you plan to introduce an after-dinner game, choose something simple in advance; gamerules is a useful place to check the instructions and make sure...

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Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.

The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.

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Will Britain’s Gaming Culture Change Under The New Laws?

Britain’s gambling landscape is currently undergoing one of its biggest shake-ups in decades, as reforms tied to the Gambling Act review begin to take hold. From tighter spending checks to a shifting tax regime, these are changes that touch almost every corner of the industry, and for the millions of Britons who enjoy a flutter, the way gaming feels day to day is set to change noticeably. But...

Make a day of it at Meldon Wildlife Festival

Get ready to discover the wonders of Dartmoor's birds, insects and mammals as Meldon Wildlife Festival returns for another year. Organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority, the festival is set to be a day-long celebration packed with family activities that celebrate Dartmoor's extraordinary landscapes and the creatures that call it home. Free to attend, Meldon Wildlife Festival once again...

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Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be held to celebrate what promises to be a summer filled, not just with sport, but with music too....

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Hot machines, cold machines, due spins: why none of it is real in slots online

There are few ideas in gaming more persistent than the hot machine. The belief that a slot is "on a run", or that one which hasn't paid out in a while is building toward something, is one that turns up in brick-and-mortar casinos and online forums in equal measure. Understanding the reel mechanics behind each spin makes it easier to see why neither of these ideas holds up when you play slots...

When kids go home, adults Go Ape this summer!

Go Ape Haldon are launching adults-only sessions for the first time this summer. So you can swear up a storm all the way down the zipline guilt free (guessing that happens a lot).

Landing just in time for VAT Summer, where you can save 15% across Go Ape locations until 1st September 2026. Part of the Great British Summer Savings. Get the offer at goape.co.uk/offers (T&Cs apply...

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Exmouth author returns with new children's book full of chaotic fun to get kids reading!

Exmouth author Chris McGuire has released the second book in his children’s series Crooks and Nannies Too , continuing a fast growing world of mischievous characters, secret organisations and plenty of humour aimed at younger readers.

Chris, who lives in Exmouth, is a former children’s television producer and now writes full time. His latest book follows on from Crooks and Nannies: A...

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