Archive for the ‘England’ Category

Ex-Formula 1 stars to race at Brands Hatch

Saturday, August 28, 2010 9:50 No Comments

A quartet of legendary F1 drivers will compete at Brands Hatch next weekend (Saturday 4 September), when the new VW Scirocco Cup supports the DTM German Touring Car Championship at the Kent circuit.
Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, Derek Bell and Mark Blundell will make a one-off appearance during the series’ UK debut, which features identical specification [...]

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Visit South Devon: Red Arrows will fly at Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Friday, August 20, 2010 10:41 No Comments

Visitors to this year’s Dartmouth Royal Regatta will be delighted to hear that, contrary to recent rumours in the local and national press, the Red Arrows will be making an appearance.
There were health and safety concerns over buildings damaged by a fire in the town back in May 2010. However, the arrival of scaffolding has secured the buildings effectively, [...]

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Holiday in Devon: things to do this summer

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 10:55 No Comments

Although there’s always plenty going on in Devon, and you’ll never be stuck for things to do, it is nice to have a few options, such as those listed below:
Plymouth Summer Festival
Plymouth’s Summer Festival offers an exciting programme of events right across the summer holidays including:
4 August - National Play day event
Taking place on West [...]

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Blackpool – the UK’s favourite seaside resort

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:49 No Comments

If you’re staying in the UK this year and fancy a seaside holiday, you might want to take note of a survey conducted by Which? Holiday.
The independent survey questioned more than 4000 members of the general public to determine their favourite seaside resort. Topping the list was Blackpool, which was described by one respondent as [...]

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Devon holidays: free entertainment ideas for families

Monday, July 19, 2010 21:27 No Comments

The whole of the West Country offers a wealth of possibilities to tourists and families looking for a great summer getaway and, if you get lucky with the weather, there’s no better place to spend your summer holiday.
Ok, so I may be a little biased as I have very fond childhood memories of family holidays [...]

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BSB Championship contenders set for Snetterton dogfight

Friday, July 16, 2010 9:35 No Comments

The fight to become the 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike champion will intensify this weekend (16/17/18 July) as the title battle reaches the high-speed Snetterton circuit for a triple-header round for the first time this season.
Josh Brookes and the HM Plant Honda team lead the overall standings by just four points from Worx Crescent Suzuki’s [...]

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Dorset Charity ‘Plane Pull’ returns for second year

Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:26 No Comments

If you fancy showing off your superhuman strength, how about trying to pull a Boeing 737 50 metres at Bournemouth Airport this August?
After the success of the inaugural event in 2009, which raised more than £7000 for charity, the organisers have announced that the 2010 Dorset Plane Pull will be held at Bournemouth Airport on [...]

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MCE British Superbike Championship visits Oulton Park this May bank holiday

Friday, April 30, 2010 10:31 No Comments

Fans of the British Superbike Championship can get their fix this bank holiday weekend when the racing descends on Oulton Park.
Oulton Park is renowned for producing some of the most thrilling and closest racing of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship season so fans can expect this round to be no different.
The 2010 season is [...]

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British Touring Cars head to Brands Hatch this Bank Holiday

Thursday, April 29, 2010 10:09 No Comments

Brands Hatch is gearing up for an almighty battle when the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship arrives at the West Kingsdown circuit this May Bank Holiday weekend (1/2 May) for a trio of races on the Grand Prix circuit.
The Bank Holiday showdown marks the BTCC’s return to the Brands Hatch GP circuit following a [...]

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Uncertainty about holidays abroad could mean boost for Devon tourism

Thursday, April 22, 2010 18:44 No Comments

Tourists worried about booking flights for holidays abroad this summer could bring a welcome boost for Devon tourism, according to Visit Devon.
The voice of tourism in the county, Visit Devon says that the combination of the travel crisis caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud and the current good weather in Devon has led to [...]

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