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Huge comedy event announced for Devon

Prepare for a riotous summer evening of laughter as promoter M&B announces a huge comedy event for 2021.

Comedy In The Park, an exciting all-day comedy extravaganza, will take place at the stunning grounds on Powderham Castle in Devon on Saturday 14th August 2021. John Bishop headlines the event with support from Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry and host...

A New Normal’ photography competition winners revealed by The Box

The winners of The Box’s ‘A New Normal: Life Through a Lens’ photography competition have been chosen and presented with their prizes.

The competition ran throughout the summer and entrants were invited to capture submit an image that best captured their experiences of life during lockdown. What does the ‘new normal’ look like?

The quality, quantity and range of topics...

Theatre Royal Plymouth reopens for Local Artists Pop Up Performances

The doors to Theatre Royal Plymouth have sadly been closed to the public for over six months, the first time in its 37-year history, but preparations are now underway to welcome back audiences for five socially distanced small-scale pop-up performances. TRP are announcing these limited special performances as they highlight their Community Celebration Week which shines a spotlight on their...

More than 60,000 NHS patients in Plymouth now have evening and weekend access to remote GP appointments, as second wave builds

NHS patients registered with any of the Waterside Primary Care Network (PCN) GP practices in the Plymouth area will now have free access to remote video consultations through Push Doctor during evenings and at weekends. This is a key move for the 63,000 patients in the area as a Covid-19 second wave builds, and will offer secure, convenient, and flexible access to NHS medical advice at the...

New coronavirus testing site opened in Plymouth

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Plymouth Marjon University Sport and Health Centre Car Park, Derriford Road, in Plymouth as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.

Testing is available only for those with coronavirus...

A fitting tribute to British heroes: Thousand-thank you poppy to forever honour fallen

A poppy mural made from thousands of thank you notes will be installed at MOD Lyneham in Wootton Bassett, the base where soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan were repatriated to.

BBC Radio Devon is asking people to send in photos of themselves holding the name of someone in the military they want to thank.

These photos will be transformed into a stunning mural of a...

Britain's Economy Could be Saved with Blockchain

Blockchain is the future and everyone can see it now. It’s everywhere around and, and it’s now heavily used even in sports betting. You can read more about sports betting, but in the meantime, it’s good that you learn about the technology that’s taking over the future. The most recent research showed Blockchain can have an even bigger impact than anyone ever thought it could. According to an...

Shopping for Services on Shoppok

Online/internet shopping has truly revolutionized the way we buy and sell things today. It’s no longer confined to whether we can go to a physical shop. Online shopping has broken these traditional barriers and allowed us more freedom and liberty to choose, pick, buy, or sell what we want.

Today, shopping online does not just include products and physical goods. It can include...

Hybrid Camper - Pros and Cons

Are you looking for a camper with a spacious living space without compromising performance? If you are, you will find a home in hybrid campers.

What Is A Hybrid Camper?

A hybrid camper is a combination of a camper trailer and a caravan. Its physical appearance resembles a regular camper with a narrow body.

Hybrid campers are relatively lightweight with lots of living space...

SW leaders call on everyone planning a half-term break to be extra careful and to follow the rules

“Coronavirus doesn’t take a break - please respect and protect local communities.”

This is the joint message from Council Leaders across the region for anyone thinking of coming to or travelling in and around the south west this half-term in a new social media campaign specifically targeting anyone coming into the region.

“Now is the time to be extra careful,” says Leader of...

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