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The UK’s most haunted cities revealed ahead of Halloween 

With Halloween season in full swing, Leonardo Hotels has taken a deep dive into Brits’ supernatural beliefs to uncover which cities in the UK are the most haunted.

Brits’ supernatural beliefs

Collected data, from Leonardo Hotels, shows that 62% of Brits believe in the supernatural, with a third (30%) believing in the existence of ghosts.

This is followed by 12%...

MP shows support for the restoration of Plymouth’s historic city centre

On Friday 20th October, Luke Pollard MP joined Historic England and Plymouth City Council to see how recent projects are improving the city centre and celebrating its post-war heritage.  

Set up in 2020, the High Street Heritage Action Zone is delivering a total investment of £2.58 million into Plymouth city centre.

The scheme is improving public spaces, repairing historic...

Tenants trained to be representatives at the council's housing service

As part of East Devon District Council's (EDDC) commitment to boosting tenant satisfaction, lots of opportunities are being provided for tenants to be actively involved in its housing service.

EDDC's Community Development team have organised and delivered a range of programmes and events to improve tenants’ experience. The team have been busy arranging training to help volunteers to...

Diving off the sofa and straight to the National Marine Aquarium with Secrets of the Aquarium television series 

A brand new BBC Two six-part series is set to begin on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 8.00pm taking viewers behind the scenes and under the water at the UK’s national aquarium.

Ever wondered how a shark is moved from one tank to another? Or how many Ray’s is too many for one aquarium? Secrets of the Aquarium explores the incredible underwater homes of thousands of animals at the...

Theatre Royal Plymouth launches this year’s Festive Appeal

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is gearing up for a season of festivities with the launch of its cherished Festive Appeal. The annual fundraising appeal supports the theatre’s community projects and will run from now until mid-January to coincide with the culmination of this year’s pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

TRP supports local emerging artists pursuing a career in the...

Hugely Popular England’s Seafood FEAST 2023 sells out and announces dates for 2024

From left to right: Frazer Pugh, director of The Handpicked Scallop Company, Josh Perkes, co-owner of Brixham Seafish, Simon Hulstone, chef-proprietor of the Michelin-starred Elephant Restaurant

The start of autumn has seen the UK’s most popular holiday destination, the English Riviera, welcome thousands of visitors for its annual England's Seafood FEAST , which celebrates locally...

Wedding Success for Two Sustainable South West Businesses

As the UK’s wedding season draws to a close, two sustainable south west businesses are reflecting on a successful summer of weddings. This season, Devonia provided more than 8,000 bottles of their still and sparkling spring water to weddings and private events and many of which have been catered by Kit & Kee Catering.

Devon-based Devonia offers a perfect solution with its bottled...

Plymouth’s Newly Refurbished GO Outdoors Store Opens For Business 

A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store will open, with a grand store opening event happening on Saturday 28th October.

The store will be officially opened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Mark Shayer at 9am, and Store Manager Aaran will be on hand to greet the first 200 customers through the doors with a £20 gift voucher, followed by a free goody bag worth £25 for the next 100 groups.The...

Homebuilder sponsor donates new club house to Elburton Villa FC

Elburton Villa FC is celebrating after a scoring a brand-new club house from team sponsors, Tilia Homes Western.

The club house has been donated following the launch of the homebuilder’s brand-new sales and marketing suite at Teign View, in Kingsteignton. The temporary cabin was to be disposed of and, as a community-focussed homebuilder, decided to gift the outbuilding to Elburton...

Husband and wife duo Kate Sibley and Jeremy Grove of Sibley Grove

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Sibley Grove Nominated for Interior Designer of the Year

Sibley Grove, a trailblazer in sustainable interior design, is thrilled to announce their nomination for the coveted 'Interior Designer of the Year' at the Brit List Awards 2023.

This accolade recognises exceptional design and dedication to pushing boundaries in the field. Being shortlisted in this category affirms Sibley Grove...

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