Miles O’leary

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Senior Content Editor at Devon Live

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Articles

Why 1991 was such a rollercoaster year in Torbay

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

The year 1991 was marked by stark contrasts in the Torbay region. It witnessed tragic losses, with five men perishing at sea aboard a Brixham trawler. The same year also saw two audacious armed robberies - one successful heist netted £434,000 from Torquay Post Office, while an attempted £6m raid on Nat West bank fell through. The town centres underwent significant transformations.
Chris Martin's journey from Exeter to global fame with Coldplay

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Shania King-Soyza |Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

Chris Martin has come a long way in lifeAs the lead vocalist of the universally adored band Coldplay, Chris Martin, hailing from Exeter, has undoubtedly won over a legion of fans worldwide. The band shot to fame following the release of their album 'Parachutes' in July 2000, which led them to scoop up both a Brit Award and a Grammy. Chris Martin's Exeter roots run deep, with his education spanning from Hylton School to Exeter Cathedral School, and to Sherborne School in Dorset.
Forgotten photos show changing face of Exeter in the 1950s

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

The 1950s marked a period of reconstruction and renewal in Exeter. The city, still nursing the wounds from the wartime Blitz at the dawn of the decade, was brimming with hope for what lay ahead. It was a time for a fresh start, with new roads and housing estates springing up, and remnants of a painful past being swept away. The Festival of Britain in 1951 brought about popular events and initiated the rebuilding of the bomb-damaged Princesshay.
UK discovery that was thought to be the oldest roadway in the world

1 week ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

Somerset is a veritable treasure chest of historical artefacts, with every corner of the county offering reminders of its rich past. From King Alfred's skirmishes with Denmark and the Monmouth Rebellion to the unearthing of the Cheddar Man, Somerset has borne witness to numerous pivotal historical moments. The very geography of the county is steeped in history, with sites like Cheddar Gorge tracing back thousands of years.
Secrets only locals know about famous Devon seaside town

2 weeks ago | devonlive.com | Miles O'Leary |Colleen Smith |Miles O’leary

First and foremost: "It's not a filthy hovel"While some may argue that Torquay's glory days are behind it, the town's new harbourside development promises a bright future. The seaside town tends to polarise opinions, but for those of us who call it home, its charm is undeniable. There are those who yearn for the 'good old days' of Torquay, reminiscing about a perceived golden era, which varies depending on one's age (be it the 1950s or the 1990s).
Sir Tim Martin's life from London pub owner to Wetherspoons multi-millionaire

2 weeks ago | devonlive.com | Chanelle Georgina |Miles O'Leary |Chanel Georgina |Miles O’leary

His pub chain has become a national institutionSir Tim Martin, 70, hails from Northern Ireland, born in 1955. His father was employed by Guinness, and he soon followed suit. Despite earning a law degree at Nottingham University and qualifying as a barrister, Sir Tim chose to venture into the hospitality industry. Convinced that he could manage his own pub, he purchased one in north London when he was just 24.
UK's most beautiful city is 'hidden gem' with secret spots to explore

2 weeks ago | gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

Europe is brimming with popular tourist destinations, from Barcelona to Venice and Amsterdam, all wrestling with the challenge of overtourism. Yet, it's not just Europe that's under pressure. The UK too experiences its own bouts of overcrowding during the summer months, even beyond the hustle and bustle of London. Bath, famed for its Roman baths, Georgian architecture, and honey-hued Regency buildings, was previously crowned as the UK's most congested holiday spot.
UK seaside village with 'stunning' beach - and it's minutes from a pub

2 weeks ago | nottinghampost.com | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

The sea might be a tad chilly, but with the weather remaining mild, a day trip to the beach is a brilliant way to spend a sunny day. It's even better if there's a pub just a pebble's throw from the beach. Dorset is one part of the UK blessed with stunning beaches, and this spot might beat them all. A brief drive from Lyme Regis, you'll discover the quaint village of Seatown which boasts a splendid beach where you can literally park your car right next to the sand.
Bristol 2025 pub of the year: We want to crown the city's best

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

Get your nominations in nowThey are the heart and soul of our communities, the places where we can freely express ourselves, laugh, cry, sing, and voice our opinions when it matters most. There's nothing that quite compares to a British pub. And the pubs in Bristol are undoubtedly some of the finest in the land. They exude character, charm, vitality, and warmth - and the beer is pretty good too. Some pubs, undeniably, stand out from the rest.
'Awesome' shark spotted close to shore by stunned beach-goers

1 month ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary

A beach-goer has recounted the "awesome" experience of spotting a shark off the coast of Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend. The creature, believed to be a basking shark, was photographed at Porthcothan Beach, just north of Mawgan Porth. Lucy Rodford and her cousin Grace Henley initially mistook what they saw in the sea for a seal. Upon closer observation, they realised it "definitely wasn't" a seal.