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Data, Not Guesswork: How AI Predicts the Next Big Trend in Online Entertainment

A new game or entertainment app can feel like it “gets better” after a few days. That’s not by accident. Behind the scenes, AI is paying attention to how you use it; what you stick with, what you skip, and what keeps you returning.

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Devon County Show 2017 preview

The 122nd Devon County Show will take place shortly at Westpoint, Exeter on May 18, 19 and 20.

More than 90,000 visitors are expected to see some of the best livestock, taste fabulous local food and drink, experience country life and enjoy a wealth of entertainment.

Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex will spend two days at the Show in her role as President of the Devon...

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Off The Surface - new textile exhibition raises spirits...

‘Off the Surface’ exhibition captures a passion for embroidery Saturday 20 May – Sunday 9 July 2014

A collaboration between the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and The Royal School of Needlework (RSN), London at Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

A new textile exhibition at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen showcases contemporary, hand embroidered work inspired by...

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Exhibitions highlight rebuild of Plymouth and achievements of Sir Francis Chichester

Three new exhibitions developed by or supported by staff from the Plymouth History Centre open in the city this week, one of which highlights the impact of the Blitz on the city and its ambitious rebuilding plan and two of which focus on the life and achievements of sailor Sir Francis Chichester.

'Plymouth - From Destruction to Construction' will remain on display throughout the year...

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King Lear claims the South West

This Summer sees dynamic young company The Actor’s Wheel stride across the South West venues in their fourth regional tour. This year it’s King Lear.

As the world adjusts to a clinically framed ‘ageing epidemic ‘, Shakespeare’s masterpiece soars poignantly above others as the marked play for our time. Foolish parents, ungrateful children, the fear of madness, loneliness, division,...

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National Marine Aquarium sponsors tall ship for Pirate Weekend

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) will be hoisting the Jolly Roger over the Tall Ship Johanna Lucretia this year as a sponsor of the family favourite Pirate Weekend.

The event promises two days of swashbuckling action as salty sea dogs and land lubbers get together in Plymouth for a host of great entertainment.

The Plymouth Pirate Weekend has been drawing bigger and bigger...

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Early Bird Deadline Looms for Sounds of the Summer

Music lovers have just days left to save money on tickets for this year’s must-see concert at Newton Abbot Racecourse before the Early Bird booking offer closes on Sunday 30 April.

Taking place on Sunday 16 July, Sounds of the Summer will see some of the UK’s best-loved artists grace the stage. Fans who purchase their tickets prior to Sunday 30 April can join the scores of music lovers...

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Principal casting and further dates announced for Miss Saigon

Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce principal casting and further dates for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon, which will come to Theatre Royal Plymouth Wednesday 4 July – Saturday 4 August 2018.

Red Concepcion will play ‘The Engineer’, Sooha Kim ‘Kim’, Ashley Gilmour ‘Chris’, Zoë Doano ‘...

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Steve McFadden to play Hook in Theatre Royal Plymouth panto

Theatre Royal Plymouth have today announced that Soap Star Steve McFadden will lead their panto cast as the villainous Captain Hook in a spectacular production of Peter Pan, which will run from 15 December 2017 – Saturday 13 January.

Former British Soap Awards ‘Villain of the Year’, Steve McFadden is one of Britain’s favourite soap-baddies and has been a regular on our TV screens for...

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Soul superstar Jazzie B to close Royal William Yard Festival

Organisers of this year's Royal William Yard Festival in Plymouth are to deliver a proper soul-funk Sunday send off, at this year's event with the announcement that soul superstar Jazzie B, OBE, will be the final act at the festival.

The UK music industry legend, one of this country's most influential funk & soul artists, will be closing the festival with a two hour DJ set in the...

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Showcase Your Craft in a Top Devon Gallery

A renowned contemporary craft gallery in Devon is calling out for designers to submit their best work to a popular annual exhibition. The Devon Guild's open call is for their Christmas show,'MAKE' and aptly showcases a diverse range of new design and hand-made craftwork from all over the UK. It's a great opportunity for creatives to sell their work as it takes place over...

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