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New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...

Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a...

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The best nightlife destinations in Devon

The standard image of Devon is of a county full of sleepy medieval towns and beautiful coastal scenery. That is not an entirely inaccurate depiction of the area, but it is an incomplete one.

The Devon of 2022 is a county that boasts some of the most exciting and enjoyable activities that can be found anywhere in England. It is home to seaside towns like Torquay that contribute to the...

Devon Artist Network and Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) collaborate on new exhibition supporting Devon's creative communities

'FRESH! Devon Artist Network' brings together key works by leading Devon artists and creatives from Devon Artist Network (DAN).

THG will host this exciting new exhibition at their Honiton-based gallery as part of their Creative Communities initiative in East Devon, understanding the value of individual and collective creative expression, and fresh ideas and perspectives.

The...

Step into spring with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans. There’s loads going on this season with guided tours, exhibitions, and Easter egg hunts. What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.

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Devon writer releases debut novel

Devon writer Anna Valencia releases debut novel set in the little known Montaltissimo, in Garfagnana, Northern Tuscany and inspired by the local history of the area.

Two women, separated by two generations and continents, both trapped in their grief and unable to move forwards. Upon inheriting Stazzana, a crumbling farmhouse in the wilderness of northern Tuscany, Emma flies out to...

Online Casino Games Remaining Popular

Data from the UK Gambling Commission has shown an increase in how long players spend at online casinos. The figures covered the period between March 2020 and December 2021, a time when there were still Covid-19 restrictions affecting the gambling industry. This saw more players gambling online.

The Gambling Commission have been publishing such data throughout the pandemic. They...

Sidmouth theatre sells out shows, after lockdown return

Hungry theatre lovers have finally been able to get their fix for live performances following lockdown with tickets selling out at an ‘amazing’ rate for the first five Sidmouth shows.

Among the sold out shows, at the Manor Pavilion Theatre, was Sidmouth Youth Theatre’s production of ‘The Show Will Go On’ and the Moonstone Theatre Company’s ‘Dead in the Water’ – an original classic...

Sam Boughton - Rose Sky Over the Bay

An Exhibition of Fresh New Work Inspired by the Sea

The Brownston Gallery in Modbury is delighted to present FRESH AIRS, an exhibition of original paintings by Sam Boughton, Alistair Erskine, Jo Vollers and Max Wildman whose work is inspired by the sea and coast of Devon and Cornwall. Each has a different style but all are passionate about this beautiful part of the world. Their enthusiasm and fresh approach is just what we need right now, as...

Are UK leisure activities normalising again?

The UK has seen a lot of changes over the last decade. With a global pandemic to contend with as well as the resulting lockdowns and work from home restrictions, the last couple of years have been more difficult. People’s movements were severely curtailed and leisure activities for a large proportion of the population had to change. However, with things getting back to normal, are we now...

New exhibition explores the impermanence of our landscapes

An exhibition of new work by artist Nick Goss opens at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) this March.

Imagined floods and submerged landscapes form the catalyst for a new series of paintings and works on paper which encapsulates the impermanence of our surroundings.

In these works, Nick Goss collapses time and space by filtering images of contemporary London and personal memories...

Will American Players be just as Protected as UK Players?

Online gamblers in the UK have some of the very best safety protocols available at the moment. Part of the reason for this, is that the UKGC (United Kingdom Gambling Commission) is known as one of the strongest regulators on the market. With the US just starting to dip its toe in the online gambling world, it is sensible to ask whether US players will get the same levels of protection. We...

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