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Multi-award winning one woman show comes to Sidmouth

Apples In Winter tells the story of an American mother, Miriam, whose son is on death row for a terrible crime. His last request is his mother's apple pie. As Miriam shows the audience how to make the perfect apple pie, she tries to understand what happened to her son.

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Devon writer releases debut novel

Devon writer Anna Valencia releases debut novel set in the little known Montaltissimo, in Garfagnana, Northern Tuscany and inspired by the local history of the area.

Two women, separated by two generations and continents, both trapped in their grief and unable to move forwards. Upon inheriting Stazzana, a crumbling farmhouse in the wilderness of northern Tuscany, Emma flies out to...

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Online Casino Games Remaining Popular

Data from the UK Gambling Commission has shown an increase in how long players spend at online casinos. The figures covered the period between March 2020 and December 2021, a time when there were still Covid-19 restrictions affecting the gambling industry. This saw more players gambling online.

The Gambling Commission have been publishing such data throughout the pandemic. They...

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Sidmouth theatre sells out shows, after lockdown return

Hungry theatre lovers have finally been able to get their fix for live performances following lockdown with tickets selling out at an ‘amazing’ rate for the first five Sidmouth shows.

Among the sold out shows, at the Manor Pavilion Theatre, was Sidmouth Youth Theatre’s production of ‘The Show Will Go On’ and the Moonstone Theatre Company’s ‘Dead in the Water’ – an original classic...

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Sam Boughton - Rose Sky Over the Bay

An Exhibition of Fresh New Work Inspired by the Sea

The Brownston Gallery in Modbury is delighted to present FRESH AIRS, an exhibition of original paintings by Sam Boughton, Alistair Erskine, Jo Vollers and Max Wildman whose work is inspired by the sea and coast of Devon and Cornwall. Each has a different style but all are passionate about this beautiful part of the world. Their enthusiasm and fresh approach is just what we need right now, as...

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Are UK leisure activities normalising again?

The UK has seen a lot of changes over the last decade. With a global pandemic to contend with as well as the resulting lockdowns and work from home restrictions, the last couple of years have been more difficult. People’s movements were severely curtailed and leisure activities for a large proportion of the population had to change. However, with things getting back to normal, are we now...

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New exhibition explores the impermanence of our landscapes

An exhibition of new work by artist Nick Goss opens at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) this March.

Imagined floods and submerged landscapes form the catalyst for a new series of paintings and works on paper which encapsulates the impermanence of our surroundings.

In these works, Nick Goss collapses time and space by filtering images of contemporary London and personal memories...

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Will American Players be just as Protected as UK Players?

Online gamblers in the UK have some of the very best safety protocols available at the moment. Part of the reason for this, is that the UKGC (United Kingdom Gambling Commission) is known as one of the strongest regulators on the market. With the US just starting to dip its toe in the online gambling world, it is sensible to ask whether US players will get the same levels of protection. We...

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Buckfast Abbey releases exciting new series of Concerts and Organ Recitals for 2022

Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has released its exciting new line-up of Concerts and Organ Recitals for 2022. Recognised as a centre of culture and the arts in the South West of England, the Abbey Church is known for its popular series of annual concerts and recitals, which hosts choirs and performers from the local area and further afield.

Highlights of the 2022 series include a...

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East Devon author Bruce Harris releases comedy thriller

Seaton author Bruce Harris releases a comedy thriller exploring how corruption in ones public persona can cause mayhem in their personal lives

This is a wedding that will change lives – and not just the lives of the bride and the groom.

Devon-born London lawyer Kate Densham is to marry her colleague, Robert Harrington. Her father, a senior university professor, is involved in a...

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The Best Home Gaming Platforms in 2022

There are now a wide variety of online gaming platforms available for users to pick from, making home gaming a popular pastime for many people. During the early stages of the pandemic, the number of individuals looking for ways to pass the time at home during lockdowns due to covid increased dramatically. Until recently, most gamers would resort to playing games on a console or a PC, but this...

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