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Unforgettable experiences from Glastonbury 2025

Few UK festivals are as anticipated as Glastonbury. Taking place from 25th to 29th June, the show held more than its fair share of triumphs and controversies. The dynamic event has always had just as many messy moments as it has victories, and 2025 was no exception. From new music from some of...

Amy Fenton

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Tips and tricks that help online casino fans

Online casinos can be a lot of fun and a great alternative to brick-and-mortar casinos. They allow you to play your favourite games from wherever you are with an internet connection as long as they're legal in that jurisdiction. They also have perks like great bonuses and games you would never find at traditional casinos.

Online casinos tend to be more generous than regular casinos...

The history of live Blackjack

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games of all time. Dating back to the 18th century, the game is said to have originated in French casinos. It was originally known as Vingt-et-Un, which translates directly to ‘Twenty-One’, and only developed the name Blackjack due to a promotion that took place in America, in the 20th century.

After standing the test of time, Blackjack is...

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...

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