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Champion of Champions British Firework Championships return to Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe will once again come alive with colour and excitement this summer as it hosts the British Firework Championships on Wednesday, 13 and Thursday, 14 August 2025.

Sponsored by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, this year’s event promises to be...

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The Streets' Mike Skinner heads to Plymouth on an exclusive tour of his debut feature film

This autumn, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Mike Skinner will exclusively tour Everyman cinemas nationwide for the release of his visionary, debut feature film, The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light. The Streets, Skinner’s musical project, which examines life’s nuances to turn the mundane into the extraordinary, has also announced its first full length album since 2011, which...

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Totnes celebrates a host of family fun with a glorious Summer Fair

Totnes local communities and visitors alike are set to be thoroughly spoiled this August 23rd when Totnes Town Council and Miss Ivy Events once again pull out all the stops to create a free family-friendly day of celebration in the town centre.

The event is billed as a great day out for everyone. Visitors can expect a host of free fun including crafting pompom bees, facepainting, a...

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Dartmoor Folk Festival: Everyone's favourite family festival

ENJOY the very best music, song and dance from Dartmoor and beyond at the forthcoming three-day Dartmoor Folk Festival.

A beautiful little festival in the heart of Dartmoor, it will take place from Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13.

The villages of South Zeal and South Tawton play host to top local and national folk artists at the 46th annual event.

The...

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Sidmouth Metal Guitarist Shares the Bloodstock Stage With an International Lineup

Tom's band 'APATHY' took part in the Metal 2 the Masses competition for Devon & Cornwall. APATHY won through stiff competition beating fifteen other bands to be the region's winners, earning a place at the festival. Apathy's band members hail from across the Southwest. Over the last year the band shared the stage with more established local, national and international acts at some of the...

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How Gamblers Have Been Using Hidden Strategies to Win at Slot Games

Slot games have become incredibly popular in the online gaming world. It’s easy to see why – with their inviting display of lights, music, and fun animations, they provide a great way for players to try their luck at winning big jackpots.

However, some know how to use strategies for choosing online slots . This blog post will explore how gamblers have been able to exploit this system...

New family musical Alice in Wonderland, co-produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, opens this week

Following a successful opening run in Liverpool, the funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Stockroom, opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth this week (1–5 August).

A riotous musical adventure for all the family, Alice in Wonderland features original new music inspired by the best of British pop, by Olivier Award winner Vikki Stone. The show opened at...

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Make Memories this Summer in Britain’s Ocean City

From the thrill of the sea to cultural highlights and culinary delights, Plymouth is the place to be

Spectacular seascapes, Instagram-worthy backdrops and adventures galore – Plymouth has it all rolled into one memorable summer staycation.

And that’s pretty impressive for one of the world’s most underrated destinations.

According to Time Out magazine the historic port is...

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How to Win The Euromillions

The Lottery is one of the most famous forms of gambling and is a massive part of many countries' cultures. Millions of people play the Lottery every day with the hopes of picking the right number combinations. One of the United Kingdom and Europe's favourite lotteries is the Euromillions. Many European countries such as Ireland, Austria, Switzerland and more participate in the Euromillions,...

Check out these Stars on Stage in London this Year

From soap stars and chart-topping singers to well-loved comedians and huge names in Hollywood, London’s West End is bursting with big names this year.

No matter what your age or preferred genre, there is something for everyone. You can take your pick from musicals, comedy, dance, drama and so much more.

So, if you’re hoping to catch some of these stars of the stage in 2023,...

More details released for Coldharbour Farm’s summertime festival

Ottery St Mary’s popular award-winning café Coldharbour Field Kitchen has released more information about its mini festival on August 5.

The Summer Sessions are a chance to see six brilliant home grown bands: The Barefoot Bandit, Revelation Roots, Gigi and the Grits, Tricky Situation, The Kieron Garret Quartet and The Kabins. But as well as enjoying performances, festival goers will be...

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