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She has starred in Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and now comedy star Ava Vidal is heading to The Exeter Phoenix as part of her He’s Not a Keeper show.

The show, taking place on 15th December, aims to expose all those tell tell signs that mean He’s Not a Keeper.

He’s Not a Keeper is based on Ava’s own experiences and those shared with her by women and men across The UK.

Ava Vidal believes the show appeals to both men and women alike. She said:

“I’d say it’s good for everyone really. A lot of women enjoy it because it’s based on women....

This week we have been celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is the world’s largest campaign promoting entrepreneurship. Since its launch in 2008, Global Entrepreneurship Week has spread across 130 countries, with 7.5 million people expected to attend this year. In the UK alone, 3,000 events are taking place throughout the week, involving more than 300,000 participants. The campaign, which is hosted by Youth Business International in the UK, is designed to advise and support aspiring entrepreneurs, and to encourage entrepreneurship as a career path. From lectures given by the...

The BIG Cake Show, joined by charity partner Sparks, Glenn Cosby, Peter Gorton and over 450 cream tea lovers from across the South West, smashed the current cream tea party record.

Organised by The BIG Cake Show, Devonians came together to break the world record for the largest cream tea party by consuming one scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a cup of English Breakfast tea. As well as the cream tea, revellers were able to watch a scone making demonstration from Chef Richard Hunt and Great British Bake Off contestant Glenn Cosby, along with viewing an array of...

Police are warning members of the public to be on the lookout for a man in a grey or white van who allegedly tried to pull a primary school girl into his van.

The young girl was able to break free and run for safety without being physically harmed.

A police spokesman said: “We’re treating this incident seriously and are actively searching for this man. This type of incident is rare but obviously it’s of concern.

“We don’t want parents to be unnecessarily alarmed, but it’s important that people are made aware, so they can be vigilant and keep an eye out for...