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Rep season booming in Devon

The 2024 Summer Play Festival at the Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth has eclipsed previous years in its early ticket sales.

The Manor Pavilion Theatre hosts the longest standing Rep Theatre in the country, with over 60 years of history at the venue. Paul Taylor Mills has been the...

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Devon-based sports journalist Hugh Southon passes away at 79

Hugh Southon, a beloved sports journalist renowned for ghost-writing the late Bobby Moore’s column and later founding a prominent football fan site, has passed away at the age of 79.

Operating as a national freelancer and a 'hired gun', Hugh Southon had been based in Devon for much of his latter career. He contributed to virtually every national newspaper, with his prominent bylines...

Personalizing your Cupcake Bouquets: Ideas and Inspiration

Imagine planning a simple get-together, and you turn it into an unforgettable display of edible art with cupcake bouquets. These delightful arrangements blend the beauty of flowers with the sweet charm of cupcakes, making them perfect for weddings, birthdays, or as the highlight of your next tea party. Best part? You get to make each detail truly your own, from picking delicious flavours to...

Preparing for Southern Asia Repatriations: What Families Need to Know

Losing someone you love is extremely hard. When that person wants to be buried in their home country in Southern Asia, the process can feel even more overwhelming. This guide aims to help families understand the legal and practical steps for bringing their loved one's body back to Southern Asia.

What is Repatriation?

Repatriation means the process of returning a deceased person to...

The Devonshire Hotel receives prestigious 2024 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

The Devonshire Hotel in Torquay has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024 for the ninth year running, strengthening its place among travellers’ favourite places to stay.

The Devonshire Hotel, overlooking Torbay, is part of the UK-based family-owned coach holiday provider Daish’s Holidays and has been recognised by holidaymakers for consistently delivering...

Christow Primary School might be Outstanding!

Ofsted has recently confirmed that Christow Primary School, part of Education South West , remains a Good school following an ungraded inspection in March. The school lies on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and is set in its own grounds in the heart of Christow, a village in the Teign Valley.

When Ofsted have judged a school to be Good, they will normally go into the school about...

Third Wave of Vaping Is Coming? An Insight View of VOOPOO's Third Wave

VOOPOO, a prominent innovator and manufacturer of electronic cigarettes, has initiated the third wave of vaping. From the first wave to the second wave, VOOPOO has always been committed to innovation and bring better experiences. This time, for the third wave, VOOPOO will lead the popularization of open system Pods.

The Third wave leads the popularization of open system PODs...

Manchester Airport Taxis: Your Gateway to Convenient Travel

Welcome to your seamless travel experience with Manchester Airport Taxis! Whether you’re jetting off to distant lands or returning home, convenience begins the moment you step off the plane. Picture this: no more dragging your luggage to distant bus stops or navigating confusing public transport schedules.

Manchester Airport Taxis are right at your doorstep, offering a reliable,...

Local students to perform at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall

Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , hosted a regional festival for Music for Youth at their theatre earlier this term.

Music for Youth is a national youth music charity working with young people aged 25 and under across the UK. Their vision is to ensure that every young person in the UK can achieve their musical potential by performing the music they...

Boy and father at pirate waterpark play structure, Splashdown Quaywest

New Island surfaces at Goodrington Sands with the opening of massive pirate themed waterplay structure

Shipwreck Island welcomes first visitors – as Splashdown Quaywest’s latest attraction sallies forth!

The Bank Holiday weekend allowed a gentle toe in the water for staff and visitors as the latest feature to be added to the perennial favourite waterpark attraction, Shipwreck Island aquaplay opened to eager visitors for the first time. One young raider plunging straight in with Dad in...

Call to manage risks of cashless giving after 60% of Devon residents donated in 2023

Ansvar, an insurer specialising in the charity, not-for-profit, and faith sectors, is calling for charities and donors in Devon to manage the risks associated with cashless giving. The advice comes in response to findings from the Charities Aid Foundation, which highlighted significant shifts in donation trends, particularly towards online and cashless methods.

According to the...

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