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90s Chart Topper Heads Back Into The Sun...
In 1991, Peckham-born Zoe Pollock penned a song that stormed up the charts to reach the top five, cavorted on the Top of the Pops stage and saw her debut single become a Brit-nominated classic.
Bill Bailey to front Eden's first Comedy Session
One of Britain's best-known comedians, Bill Bailey, is to appear at the Eden Project's first-ever Comedy Session on July 11.
Show of Hands make a clean sweep at 26 UK festivals
Show of Hands set off early on their UK festival season this year, notching up appearances at no less than 26 events.
Jo's unique Brand
One of the UK's best known and loved comediennes will be making a rare performance in the South West this autumn.
Lesbian film role for Devon diva Joss
Devon soul singer Joss Stone is to star in a new comedy being filmed on the English Riviera next month.
Tunstall to play at Eden
Acclaimed singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will headline an Eden Project gig this summer.
Rockers Verve to headline Eden gig
British rock band The Verve will headline the first Eden Project gig this summer, it has been announced.
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