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Coast and Country: Have your say about life in South Devon

Rural and coastal communities, such as towns and villages across South Devon, face a number of unique problems that are often misunderstood by the politicians in London who set national policy. The results of recent local elections demonstrated that the deep divisions highlighted by the European referendum continue to exist, with clear voting differences and political deadlock between urban...

Coast and Country: Have your say

Rural and coastal communities face a number of unique problems that are often misunderstood by the politicians in London who set national policy. ‘Coast and Country: Have your Say’ is a free public meeting, giving you an opportunity to share your concerns about the challenges of living in rural and coastal South West Devon and beyond. Following your participation in themed discussions, our expert panel will hear and respond to the issues you raise. The panel includes politicians and researchers who are experienced in marine, coastal and rural policy.

The outcomes of the meeting...

The Mavericks

Grammy award winning band, The Mavericks are back to tour the UK this summer and heading to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 25 July 2013.

The post-punk band with deep retro-fittings who emerged from Miami’s indie scene over 20 years ago, created a sound of neo-traditional country music which has been described as having innocence, intensity, and vintage influences all in equal measure. With Cuban American lead singer Raul Malo at the helm, the country-steeped garage band have played sold out shows in the UK including London’s Royal Albert Hall, and extensive tours of Japan, South...

The Mavericks bring Tex-Mex country and rock 'n' roll to Plymouth Pavilions

Grammy award winning band, The Mavericks are back to tour the UK this summer and heading to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 25 July 2013.

The post-punk band with deep retro-fittings who emerged from Miami’s indie scene over 20 years ago, created a sound of neo-traditional country music which has been described as having innocence, intensity, and vintage influences all in equal measure....

Country legend George Jones dies aged 81

The veteran American singer George Jones, one of the greatest stars of country music has died at the age of 81.

Jones, a disciple of country's early 'honky tonk' stars such as Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff, enjoyed huge success in the US with a string of hits as well as a certain notoriety for his alcoholism, drug problems and broken marriages.

His first success came...