Miss Stacia Blake, born 1952 in Redhills, Exeter made an extraordinary and unannounced performance at this year’s sold out Kozfest (Kozmic Kens Psychedelic Dream Festival).
Miss Blake was the iconic performance artist and dancer with space rock pioneers Hawkwind , who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Her last public performance was at the 1975 Reading Festival (Friday, August 22) where Hawkwind headlined the opening night. Famed for her dramatic, powerful poise and interpretive dance, the surprise return to the stage saw Miss Stacia join former band mate and founder Nik...
Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower that gave birth to Galileo Galilei, is the ideal destination for a journey full of discoveries in Tuscany. This wonderful city can also be visited in a single day, so as to leave room for the other cultural treasures of the region, especially if you have planned your stay in a beautiful Tuscan villa like the ones you can find on Tuscany Now and More .
Despite being a small city, in the past Pisa had an important role as a Maritime Republic together with Genoa, Venice and Amalfi. And it is precisely in this period that the ancient rivalry of the...
Network Rail has announced that throughout the summer, staff will be undertaking regular beach cleans along the Dawlish sea front to help keep the beach clean and free from rubbish. The commitment follows the break in work to improve the resilience of the sea wall between Dawlish station and Kennaway tunnel over the peak tourist season.
At least once a week, during low tide, staff will meet to keep the popular beach clear of litter.
The decision to carry out the weekly litter pick follows on from an initial beach clean in early July, when staff focused on the areas around...
Whether you’re looking to add value to your property, or you need to tidy things up a bit in order to put it on the market, adding kerb appeal to your home is very beneficial. Kerb appeal is all about the way your property looks from the first glance, kerbside. If your home looks overgrown and dull, then it’s not going to set the best first impression, whereas if you present your home in a beautiful way, it’s the first step to experiencing your homes style overall. You’ll find it much more enjoyable coming home to a house that looks warm and welcoming, so now’s the time to add some kerb...
A survey by the UK’s leading online spare parts retailer, eSpares, has found that residents from the South West are saving money and protecting the environment by taking the time to fix broken household appliances. 46% of the region would prefer to have items repaired than needlessly throw them away. Results also found the main reason for residents in the region fixing appliances themselves being ‘to save the cost of buying new’ at 61%, the highest in the UK.
On a national scale, the survey conversely found that 75% of the UK population don’t bother to fix appliances themselves,...
Buying and maintaining a car can be relatively expensive, which is why some people avoid doing it. However, it also comes with a lot of conveniences, such as helping you get from one point to another more quickly. Seeing as you can tend to invest so much money into keeping a car, you want to keep it in the best shape possible. There are a few small things you can do on a regular basis that will make sure your car looks up to standard. Continue reading to see how you can keep your car looking brand new and in tip-top shape.
Did you know that many common hobbies can make you money? Turning your favourite hobby into a money-making business is a fantastic way to make a career out of something that you love. With this in mind, here are five popular hobbies that could make you money.
1. Writing
There are plenty of ways to make money from quality writing. For instance, many writers start their own blog focusing on a topic that they’re passionate about; this could be anything from fashion and food to business and politics. Over time, you should build up a regular flow of visitors to your blog, and...
Living Coasts has announced a new conservation project linking Torquay with a group of islands half a world away.
Torquay’s coastal zoo’s latest project is based on the Falkland Islands – an archipelago of over 750 islands, home to roughly 3,000 people, 500,000 sheep - and one million penguins. Yes, this is a UK territory with penguins.
The islands are home to some of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, sensitive to change and to the introduction of native species. In the Falklands, historic human activities such as livestock grazing, burning (to drive out sea...
Exeter lawyer Penny Scott, who has contributed to the consultation on the Domestic Abuse Bill which is now being debated in Parliament, says more investment is needed if the Bill is to be effective.
Penny, who is a partner at Cartridges Law and chair of the Family Law Committee of the Law Society, said it was part of the business of the Committee to respond to bills of this nature with recommendations.
The bill had its first reading this month in the House of Commons and will be debated following its second reading on a date due to be announced.
