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Author Tremain scoops Orange prize
British author Rose Tremain has won this year's Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction for her tenth novel The Road Home.
Plymouth student embarks on European art tour
University of Plymouth student Gary Cedeira is embarking on the journey of a lifetime this summer encouraged by the win of a top art award, writes Natasha Heard.
Artist Beryl Cook dies aged 81
Beryl Cook, an artist well known across the UK for her colourful and comic paintings of larger-than-life ladies, has died at the age of 81.
Israeli artists to exhibit in Amsterdam
From June 27 to November 30, 2008 the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam presents the exhibition Art of the State with photographs and video works by sixteen artists from Israel.
Bonhams aims to topple rivals!
The emergence of Bonhams 1793 as a global force operating in 27 countries on five continents comes at a fascinating time in the world of fine art and antiques auctioneering.
Holland to host two years of unprecedented art events
In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities in Holland will participate in a large-scale art and cultural event called 'Holland Art Cities'.
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 Cook work fetches record £69,600A work by Beryl Cook has been sold for £69,600, the highest price paid for one of her paintings at auction. |
 Theatre gets new chairmanA chartered accountant has been appointed to take over as chairman of the Theatre Royal Plymouth and Plymouth Pavilions. |
 New season announced by Exeter NorthcottExeter's popular Northcott Theatre has revealed its new Autumn-Winter Season for 2008/09. |
 Theatre plans move forwardSpecialist architects will prepare concept and design work for a brand new community theatre and arts centre serving Teignmouth. |
 Award-winning artist to exhibit at Eden this summerA 1960 VW Westfalia camper with surfboards and wetsuits trailing out of the back will take its place among the exotic plants of Eden's Mediterranean Biome this summer. |
 Revealing an artistic sideArt is certainly not dead: South Devon artist Kate Marshall is doing more than her fair share of exposure to bring art to the nation. |
 Westcountry's 'West End'A visit to the theatre can be a magical experience – here we pick three Westcountry houses that are well worth a visit. |
 Tavistock author scoops coveted book prizeA Tavistock author who took more than 20 years to complete a book has won a prestigious award. |
 Plymouth student embarks on European art tourUniversity of Plymouth student Gary Cedeira is embarking on the journey of a lifetime this summer encouraged by the win of a top art award, writes Natasha Heard. |
 Art culture thriving in CornwallThe Tate St Ives continues to thrive, presenting modern and contemporary art which is often created in or associated with Cornwall. |
Revealing an artistic sideArt is certainly not dead: South Devon artist Kate Marshall is doing more than her fair share of exposure to bring art to the nation. |
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Pinault still tops art world power list
Francois Pinault has been named the most powerful person in contemporary art by ArtReview magazine.
German violinist scoops prestigious award
German violinist Julia Fischer has been crowned artist of the year at the 2007 Gramophone Awards.
Anne Enright claims Booker title
Irish author Anne Enright has won this year's coveted Man Booker Prize for her book The Gathering.
McCarthy and Rogers scoop top book award
Authors Cormac McCarthy and Byron Rogers are the winners of the 2007 James Tait Black Memorial Book Prize.
Deathly Hallows tops Harry Potter poll
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter book, has been crowned the fans' favourite, a survey finds.
Australian wins coveted comedy award
Australian comedian Brendon Burns has scooped the coveted if.comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Mel Smith to star in Hairspray musical
Leading comedian, director and actor Mel Smith will make his West End debut in the musical Hairspray.
Book criticises French government during Nazi invasion
A book which criticises the French government for failing its citizens during the German invasion of 1940 will be launched this week.
Book award win for Iggulden brothers
Conn and Hal Iggulden's The Dangerous Book for Boys has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.
Unfinished Tolkien set for April release
An unfinished novel by The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien will be published next month.
Poet Barlow wins national contest
Former probation officer Mike Barlow has won the National Poetry Competition for his poem The Third Wife.
Wilson still top library author
Jacqueline Wilson was the most borrowed author from UK libraries in 2006, figures show.
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