A retrospective of two eminent artists takes place in a Devon gallery from January 15 for 11 days only.
From January 15 to January 26 Artizan Gallery in Lucius Street, Torquay will be showing a “significant collection” of linocuts by Arthur Homeshaw RWA (1933–2011) and abstract architectural paintings by Richard Slater RI.
“We are fortunate to hold a significant collection from both artists including the largest commercial collection of Homeshaw's works,” reveals owner Julie Brandon. “For several years now it has been rewarding to see the recognition for these two talented...
It’s been the UK’s official number one Tina Turner tribute for the past five years (as voted by the Agents Association of Great Britain), with a Lifetime Achievement Award under its belt and a hectic, fast-growing gig schedule right across the UK and into Europe to boot.
The cast of ‘Totally Tina’ it seems, is definitely ‘better than all the rest’. Now seven years in the making, the longest running tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll is in demand, yet with the same passion, drive and attention to detail that’s earned Liverpool-born Justine Riddoch and her band the top spot since...
Devon and Cornwall Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 33 year old male from Brixham.
Lee Cooper was last seen in Brixham at 6pm on 29th December 2017 by his brother.
He is described as being 5 foot 11 inches tall, of chubby build, with short black hair, clean shaven face and scar in one eyebrow, wearing a black beanie hat with peak, dark green camouflage jacket with hood, dark blue jeans and black trainers with blue laces.
Anybody with information as to Lee’s whereabouts is urged to call 101 quoting log reference 733 29/12/17.
Stagecoach South West has announced that, from 29 October 2017, it will be making a number of changes to its Torbay bus services, improving reliability and connectivity over a core part of its network.
The Hop12 timetable will remain largely unchanged, with some alterations to early morning journeys in order to improve reliability.
On the 13, there will be minor changes to morning and afternoon peak journeys to improve connections for commuters. On school days, the 0820 arrival into Newton Abbot will extend to Newton Abbot College. There will be a new journey at 1712 from...
Exeter based skittles team The Loungers gave their best ever performance by reaching the finals of the men’s British Skittles Championship. The team, who play out of The Kings pub in Exeter, had fought their way through group rounds and knock out matches to book their place in the finals. They were eventually beaten by just 16 points in a dramatic contest in front of a packed audience. Winners were the Wiltshire Wonders, who were previously champions in 2014.
Loungers captain Rob Parkhouse was delighted at the team’s performance which he said had been consistent all the way through...
Stagecoach has announced the last day of the ‘Golden Hop’ open top service will be 28 October, the end of autumn half term week. After this date, it will cease for the winter before returning in spring 2018.
Since launching in April, the service has established itself as a popular addition to the Bay’s tourism offering. For the last six months the buses, each featuring their very own ‘Bus Hopper’ animal character, have run up to every 20 minutes, 7 days a week, between St Marychurch, Torquay, Paignton and Paignton Zoo.
Customers now have just six weeks left to enjoy a...
To celebrate Greener Journeys fifth annual ‘Catch the Bus Week’, Stagecoach South West promoted taking the bus to a hundred Year 6 Torbay primary school children.
The bus company took Gary Rabbit, one of six ‘Golden Hop’ open top buses, to Eden Park Primary School in Brixham. Here, they delivered interactive sessions to groups of children on topics including how to buy a ticket, safe travel and using the Stagecoach smartphone app for journey planning, next-stop information and live bus tracking.
The sessions from Stagecoach formed part of the Junior Life Skills Event, open...
On Saturday 8th July 2017, the Waterstones Torquay team invites customers to join them in celebrating the launch of their new bookshop and café.
Waterstones are returning to their former premises on Union Street, with a team of 9 booksellers and baristas led by bookshop manager Paul Stevenson.
Paul says “We’re so pleased to be back in Torquay, it’s a wonderful place to run a bookshop - a beautiful seaside town, with a busy tourist trade and thriving high street. We are looking forward to being part of Torquay’s community again, offering a friendly place where everyone can...
This year, former X factor winner and gold-selling artist Sam Bailey is delighting fans up and down the country on her Sing My Heart Out Tour and on Saturday 6th May, she will be wowing audiences at Torquay’s Princess Theatre with her powerhouse vocals and support from upcoming star Miracle Chance.
Following a successful second album of the same name, Sam is back with her 32-date Sing My Heart Out tour, stopping at some of nation’s most prestigious live music venues, including Princess Theatre.
Speaking about her new tour, Sam says “For me, nothing is more rewarding than...
