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Champion of Champions British Firework Championships return to Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe will once again come alive with colour and excitement this summer as it hosts the British Firework Championships on Wednesday, 13 and Thursday, 14 August 2025.

Sponsored by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, this year’s event promises to be...

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Loving the Beach Festival a Huge Hit

The sky was blue, the water looked crystal clear and the beach was rocking. Set against the most idyllic setting imaginable, The Venus Company’s first ever Loving the Beach Music Festival on Saturday was an unprecedented success. Blackpool Sands was buzzing with families enjoying a first-rate day out. The afternoon got off to a lively start when ‘Mafia 4’ took to the stage. Another local band...

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The Popularity of Slots and Online Gaming in the UK

Just why are online games and slots so popular in the UK? There are several reasons - read all about it here.

The Popularity of Online Gaming and Slots in the UK

Online casinos have been around since the late-1990s, but they have grown significantly in popularity around the world in the last two decades. There are now hundreds of online casinos, each offering thousands of...

Win VIP MTV Crashes Plymouth tickets

MTV Crashes returns to Plymouth for a two day extravaganza on 27 and 28 July.

This year, it has an incredible line-up featuring some of dance music’s biggest stars. On Day 1 Clean Bandit, Sigma, Birdy, Charlie XCX and Louisa Johnson will all take the stage.

The Day 2 line-up features Martin Garrix, Duke Dumont, B2B, Gorgon City, Wilkinson and R3wire & Varski.

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Gangsta Granny comes to Plymouth

Birmingham Stage Company are bringing their new show, David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny to Theatre Royal Plymouth from Wednesday 19 July – Sunday 23 July before heading to the West End on 26 July.

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be...

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UB40 star Robin Campbell looks forward to a return to Devon

UB40 star Robin Campbell is ready to get the party started as the iconic reggae band head to Devon to perform live at Newton Abbot Racecourse’s Sounds of the Summer concert.

For the renowned guitarist it’s a welcome return to South Devon, where UB40 will head a sensational line-up that includes pop band All Saints, Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis on...

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Devon Artist Network: The Summer Show

Devon Artist Network (DAN) is pleased to announce THE SUMMER SHOW of members work Friday 21st -28th July 2017 at RedPod Arts at The Clay Factory, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0EZ

Entrance FREE, OPENING TIMES 10am-4pm

Devon Artist Network (DAN) is a self-funded, non-profit making organisation set up to promote the visual arts and create opportunities for artists in Devon. This...

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Clean Bandit and Jax Jones complete MTV line-up

MTV UK have announced that chart toppers Clean Bandit and British DJ Jax Jones will complete the amazing line-up for this year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth.

Day One of the biggest music event in the South West (Thursday 27 July) will see Clean Bandit, Sigma with guest Birdy, Charli XCX , Busted, and Louisa Johnson wow the crowds.

If that isn’t enough excitement, Club MTV on Day Two (...

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Andrew Logan sculpture comes to Buckland Abbey

An exhibition of contemporary art by the renowned sculptor Andrew Logan will open on Saturday 1 July at the National Trust’s Buckland Abbey in Devon.

The Art of Reflection, Andrew Logan at Buckland Abbey interprets the history and spirit of the abbey in 18 Logan sculptures, placed in 13 selected locations throughout the house and gardens, including the Great Barn, Kitchen Garden and...

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Jersey Boys head to Plymouth

The producers of award-winning West End and Broadway smash-hit musical Jersey Boys are delighted to announce the show is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 April 2018.

Jersey Boys first opened in London at the Prince Edward Theatre on 18 March 2008 and moved to the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2014. The Olivier Award-winning West End production closed on Sunday 26...

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Fun family beach festival promotes serious environmental message

The Venus Company’s first ever beach music festival will take place at Blackpool Sands on Saturday 8th July and, in line with The Venus Company’s strong commitment to the environment, the theme for the festival is ‘Loving the Beach’.

Michael Smith, co-owner of The Venus Company explains: “Our mission is to be the greenest café and shop operator and we are always looking for ways to...

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