John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett

Event Date: 
04/07/2025 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Topsham

Hang on to your hats and be prepared for anything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin when JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT roll into town on Friday July 4 on their 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!

You're guaranteed an amazing and irreverent performance from two master entertainers celebrating "Half A Sentry" together as they jump from their only Hit and 40 near Misses to the next!

The contrast between Barrett's deadpan humour and Otway's outrageous onstage presence has to be seen to be believed.

John's lyrical genius and Willy's astounding...

Foot Anstey joins forces with McKees in national expansion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 10:57pm

National law firm Foot Anstey has today expanded beyond England as it announces it is joining forces with Belfast-based law firm McKees.

With Northern Ireland’s professional service sector having undergone unprecedented growth, and it being a key market for many international clients, the tie-up is a critical next step in Foot Anstey’s ambition to service clients across Britain and Ireland. The tie-up will allow both firms to benefit from shared expertise, strong sector alignment and a cross-jurisdictional, united workforce. As part of the two firms joining forces, McKees will be...

Ambulance service opens up life-saving app alerts to public responders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 7:52pm

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.

GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest available responder when a cardiac arrest occurs within 500 metres of their location. These responders can then begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the precious minutes before an ambulance arrives...

Local schools benefit from free fruit trees

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:44am

Local schools including Kenn C of E Primary School and Kenton Primary School have benefitted from a free fruit tree planting programme offered across Devon, Dorset and South-West Somerset by environmental education company Little Green Change.

Schools were able to choose up to four apple, pear, plum and/or cherry trees each for their grounds.

Children from both schools helped to plant the trees, as well as daffodils, and learnt about the many benefits of these to important pollinators like bees, other wildlife like birds, and to human health through the fruit the trees...

Richard and Kate Grasske, The Old Thatch Inn

Celebrity Chef Rosemary Shrager raves about "The Best Fish and Chips" at Devon’s The Old Thatch Inn

Renowned celebrity chef and television personality Rosemary Shrager delighted staff and diners during a surprise visit to The Old Thatch Inn, a charming village pub and restaurant nestled in the heart of Cheriton Bishop.

After enjoying a standout meal, Shrager took to her Instagram Stories to share a glowing review.

“I have to tell you, I have just had the best fish and chips - thin batter, crispy. Pierre Koffmann’s potatoes - oh my gosh! His chips are amazing, wonderful. But also, lovely proper peas with mint and butter. Everything was perfect and the most beautiful...

Foot Anstey announces strategic partnership with Young Enterprise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 5:59pm

National law firm Foot Anstey has today announced an initial three-year strategic partnership with Young Enterprise to help tackle social mobility. The announcement follows a commitment to invest at least 1% of the firm's net profit into responsible business and comes off the back of the recently launched responsible business framework.

Providing essential entrepreneurship, financial education and applied learning opportunities to young people across the UK, Young Enterprise's model equips young people from a variety of backgrounds with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed...

Meet the Brilliant New Infant Librarians at Whipton Barton Federation

Whipton Barton Federation is pleased to introduce its newest team of Infant Librarians, Macie, Evie, Noah, and Maryam, who have already made a fantastic start in their new roles.

Over the past two weeks, these enthusiastic young pupils have been busy learning how to catalogue and organise books, navigate the non-fiction section, and bring new energy to the school library.

Their work goes beyond shelving books, they’ve begun refreshing displays, developing ideas to make the space more engaging, and helping to ensure the library remains a welcoming, inspiring environment...

The Best Restaurants Keswick Has to Offer 

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 7:51am

Keswick is a real haven for food lovers. Believe it or not, the quaint civil parish, nestled in the heart of the Lake District, has plenty to offer hungry visitors. This charming town has something for everyone, whether you are craving a hearty steak dinner, a cosy gastropub experience or a simple Italian dinner. If you’re staying in Keswick accommodation or close by, you will find plenty of fantastic dining spots to eat at. The area offers a diverse range of cuisines, all incorporating fresh local ingredients. Read on as we explore some of the most popular restaurants in Keswick that...

Discovering England's Quiet Corners: A Journey into Timeless Beauty

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:13am

England is a land of iconic cities, grand castles, and dramatic coastlines, but beyond the well-trodden tourist trails lies another side of the country, one filled with quiet charm and old-world beauty. These hidden corners offer an escape into a slower pace of life, where ancient stone villages, winding country lanes, and rolling green hills create scenes seemingly untouched by time.

The Allure of the English Countryside

There's something inherently magical about the English countryside. It's a patchwork of sheep-dotted fields, hedgerows, and sleepy hamlets, all steeped in...

Musical theatre with an authentic blues band: Eddie & Jenny debuts at Exeter Phoenix in June

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/05/2025 - 7:56pm

A new and original musical theatre production debuts with two performances at Exeter Phoenix in June, with a 12-strong cast, fantastic live blues band and an award-winning creative team.

Written by Danny McAvoy and directed by Leah Townley, Eddie & Jenny: The Blues Musical is a captivating love story that explores themes of homelessness, substance dependency and mental health issues.

The story follows Eddie (Lawrence Ballard) and Jenny (Alexandra Brown), whose paths cross after unfortunate circumstances leave them both lonely and afraid, surrounded by other 'shadow...

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