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Royal William Yard launches its first literary festival

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events, drop-in activities and installations to the Yard’s waterfront, outdoor spaces and historic buildings throughout the month.

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Six Friends Conquer Mont Blanc to Raise Funds for Wooden Spoon and give children the chance to thrive

Six friends have successfully conquered Mont Blanc, completing an incredible 4,810-metre challenge to raise vital funds for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby.

After months of training and preparation, the team took on one of Europe’s most demanding mountain challenges, pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits to reach the summit.

The ascent...

La Voix announces biggest ever UK theatre tour

Fresh from dazzling millions on Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix is back – bigger, bolder and more fabulous than ever as she announces her most spectacular live theatre tour yet, La Voix Live, heading to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 07 April 2027.

This brand-new show from the showbiz tour-de-force herself will be packed with sensational vocals, a live band, outrageous comedy, razor-...

You've Inherited a Piece of Jade. Now What?

A bangle in a drawer, a pendant in a jewellery box, a carved figure that sat on a grandmother's shelf for forty years. Working out what it is takes a specific order of steps — and most people get the first one wrong.

Jade arrives in families sideways. It comes back from a posting abroad, or through a marriage, or in a box of things nobody sorted after a funeral. It rarely comes with...

Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Problems? Here Are the Common Causes

If your dog suddenly starts shaking their head or scratching at one ear, it’s easy to assume something has simply irritated them. But dog ear problems often have multiple causes.

Redness, discharge, wax, and unpleasant smells tell you something is wrong, but they don’t always explain why it happened. Allergies, parasites, foreign bodies, moisture and a dog’s anatomy can all...

The Best Casino in Devon Comes Down to Two

Devon's casino scene has quietly narrowed. With Genting's Torquay casino now closed, the county's two remaining full service casinos are both in Plymouth, a few minutes apart near the Theatre Royal: Grosvenor Casino at Derry's Cross and Genting Casino on Union Street. So the best casino in Devon really is a two-horse race, and it comes down to which room suits the night you have in mind....

How to Host a Dinner Party People Remember

An epic dinner party is decided before anyone rings the doorbell. Invite six people, cook one dish that needs the oven at the last minute, finish most of the food the day before, buy half a bottle of wine per guest, and decide who sits where. If you plan to introduce an after-dinner game, choose something simple in advance; gamerules is a useful place to check the instructions and make sure...

Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk returns with brand-new Plymouth route

Trevi’s much-loved Warrior Women Walk is moving to Plymouth for the first time, marking a new chapter for the annual fundraising event.

After many successful years at Burrator, Yelverton, the 2026 walk will start and finish at Mount Batten Pier on Sunday 4 October. The new route will take in Plymouth’s coastline, lakes and green spaces, bringing the event into the city and opening it...

Driving, Cinema, and Sports: When You Actually Need Optical Support

There is a particular kind of denial that surrounds vision problems in adults. Unlike other health changes that announce themselves with clear symptoms, deteriorating distance vision tends to creep in gradually enough that most people adapt without fully acknowledging what is happening. You sit slightly closer to the television than you used to. You lean forward at traffic lights to read...

Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.

The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.

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