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Lewis Capaldi to headline Live at Powderham 2026

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi will headline a massive outdoor show in the Devon countryside in 2026 – marking the star’s biggest ever solo show in the South West.

After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general...

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery to reopen its doors in July

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG), Honiton plans to reopen its doors on the 11th July with the relaunch of its acclaimed exhibition: ARTIST ROOMS Richard Long Being in the Moment . This ambitious exhibition, which examines our relationship to the natural world is kick-starting East Devon District Council’s programme of cultural recovery. It will be accompanied by an inspiring new creative...

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Do You Know the Story Behind Cleopatra Slots?

Ancient Egypt has served as an inspiration for a plethora of stories featuring its culture and important historical figures. One female figure, in particular, became world-famous and left all the other characters from Egyptian history in the shadow.

As you can probably guess, we’re talking about Cleopatra, an Egyptian Queen who is remembered as the femme fatale of that period of...

IRMA: Lessons from the Worst Storm in Atlantic History by Mark R Wilson

Local man Mark R Wilson has released his first book, IRMA: Life Lessons from the Worst Storm in Atlantic History and is already receiving 5 star reviews. A memoir which takes a hard look at how life, the ups and downs, lead him to the fateful day when hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, raging 200mph winds ripping apart the building around him and facing certain death....

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Adventure Drive-In announce UK's biggest drive-in cinema tour

Adventure Drive-In, the UK's biggest drive-in tour, will be visiting over 20 towns and cities this summer, including Exeter and Newton Abbot!

Friends and family are invited to enjoy outdoor screenings of their favourite films, new and old, from the safety and comfort of their cars. With 80s classics including Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Labyrinth, The...

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What to assess before proceeding with an online casino site

Getting along with an online casino platform requires you to take care of a handful of aspects. This is because your overall gameplay is decided by the type of platform you select more than how you play. So, your best bet is to ensure that you have a reliable casino, like casino.netbet.co.uk site, by your side when you’re in the market for placing wagers. This article discusses some crucial...

Devon Open Studios 2020 plans to go ahead in September in line with lockdown easing restrictions

For 16 years Devon Artist Network (DAN) has championed the individual, self-employed artists and galleries in Devon, including supporting artists through economic hard times. This year will be no exception.

After consultations between the Board and the 200 artists who signed up to open their private studios to the public, the agreed plan is to OPEN for the event Devon Open Studios...

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BBC opens up for comedians and writers to appear at the virtual BBC Upload Festival

Comedians! Writers! Fancy getting seen on the BBC iPlayer? And heard on radio right across England? You could get a slot to perform at the Upload Festival. All you have to do is upload your comedy or writing to the BBC upload site Click Here .

Budding comedians and writers of all kinds are being invited to upload their work - whether it’s stand up, sketches, poetry, fiction, spoken...

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Devon and Cornwall returns for a second season

The ratings winning show ‘ Devon and Cornwall’ is set to return for a second season.

The series, which will air on Channel 4 at 8pm on June 8th, sets out to reveal life in this beautiful corner of England beyond that enjoyed by the millions of tourists and holidaymakers that visit each year.

The unique landscape – with empty beaches and windswept moors, rolling fields and...

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5 common Roulette myths busted

Roulette is one of the oldest, most famous, and most popular casino games, and the introduction of online Roulette has only helped its growth as one of the world’s favourite pastimes! Punters from around the globe can have a spin, or two, on a live, or digitalised, Roulette wheel, with just the click of a button. However, along with the thrills and spills of the age-old game, comes a range of...

Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK

A well known Westcountry journalist and writer has used the power of his pen during the lockdown to raise money for a health charity. In doing so, newspaper columnist Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown and to publish the work while the pandemic continues. “I wrote Tales From The Lockdown in the first...

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