Two academics from Exeter University have been named as part of New Generation Thinkers 2014, a national scheme designed to turn ground-breaking ideas into fascinating broadcasting.
BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s (AHRC) confirmed today that Dr Daisy Hay, a lecturer in English, and Dr Alun Withey a medical historian have both been chosen to become academic broadcasters of the future.
The ten winners, including Dr Hay and Dr Withey will spend a year working with Radio 3 presenters and producers to develop their research and ideas into broadcasts...
The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady Dawn French will be performing her new show '30 Million Minutes' at the Princess Theatre, Torquay.
30 Million Minutes will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure.
30 Million Minutes comes to the Princess Theatre, Torquay on Tuesday 21st October at 7.30pm.
Celebrating 50 years of UK number one hit singles, the Magic of Motown brings its brand-new 2014 Reach Out Tour to the Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Classic hits from the Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and The Supremes are packed into the two-hour spectacular.
“As well as dazzling dance moves and glittering costumes galore,” says show producer Michael. “the elusive, authentic sound of Motown is recreated by our incredible Magic of Motown band.”
The Reach Out Tour comes to the Princess Theatre, Torquay on Saturday 16th...
Quickes Traditional is celebrating farming and food this June. This annual national project has been running at Home Farm since 2011.
Quickes will welcome visitors to enjoy an array of farming activities, artisan foods and of course, Quickes Traditional Cheeses.
A fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the farm – Open Farm Sunday gives a unique insight into the workings of the dairy and the devotion that goes into creating award winning Quickes cheese. Free to attend and running from 11am until 4pm, Open Farm Sunday...
Two women who died in a coach in Cornwall have been named locally as Margaret Luxton and Carol Mundoon. The women died when the coach they were travelling in hit a wall on the A387 near Looe on Tuesday 13 May. 13 people were hospitalised by injuries received in the crash but have now been discharged. Others with minor injuries were assessed and treated by paramedics at the scene. The coach was hired for a trip organised by Exmouth Age Concern. The 57-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail until 11 August. Although named...
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision triumph, hit stage show Thank You for the Music is coming to town
The ultimate tribute concert show revives all of ABBA’s chart topping hits, including Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Thank You for the Music, Take A Chance on Me, The Winner Takes It All, Chiquitita, I Have A Dream, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme and, of course, Waterloo.
In addition to an authentic live tribute to ABBA, Thank You for the Music also features show stealers The Magic of the Bee Gees. The trio, backed by a live band, perform original Bee Gees...
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision triumph, hit stage show Thank You for the Music is coming to town.
An all-new, Spandex and sequins spectacular is promised for 2014. The cast will take live music fans back to 1974, to the night when Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida arrived as pop music superstars by winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their self-composed song Waterloo.
They were that night’s glittering winners – ABBA literally lit up the Brighton Dome, sparkling in sequins and tottering about in silver 6in-heel platform boots. And that was just...
Essential roadworks are planned for the North Devon Link Road from Monday 2 June.
It follows patching work which has been carried out during night time closures earlier this week in preparation for new surfacing. The majority of the work from 2 June will be surface dressing.
However, the opportunity will also be taken to carry out drainage work, sign maintenance, grass cutting, roadmarking and gully cleaning in order to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of the workforce.
The A361 will be closed to all east bound traffic from Newtown Cross to Bolham...
Mid Summer Music in Newton St Cyres church given by the Exeter Chamber Choir and their musical director Andrew Daldorph.
Relax and enjoy a programme of madrigals and songs suitable for the season with American choral music by Ola Gjeilo and Stephen Paulus and English Choral music by Healey Willan.
Tickets are available in advance via the online booking book at www.exeterchamberchoir.co.uk or by telephoning Keith Wainwright on 01404 813041.
Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association members are reporting up to a 25% increase on business year on year over the critical spring holiday periods.
As well as Exeter based hotels, the Association also includes quality hotels and restaurants across Devon including Dartmoor, East Devon, South Hams, Torbay and North Devon.
The Queens Court Hotel in Exeter is feeling good about the year ahead. The Hotel is up on last year by 15% with regards to accommodation and restaurant bookings.
Combe House near Honiton has reported strong growth year on year with figures showing...
