Homes & Gardens

Seize the Moment, a not for profit registered company, have teamed up with the Community Composting Network to deliver a course aimed specifically at local food growers to get them composting as well as growing.

The courses, which take place in a variety of locations across the UK, aim to get food growers to capture the nutrients and organic matter in local food and garden waste,and...

In a motion to be debated by full Council on Monday 25 November, Councillor Mark Lowry is warning that the city is facing a housing crisis and asking for support for the Yes to Homes campaign.

Councillor Lowry, Cabinet member for Finance whose portfolio includes housing delivery said: “By supporting the National Housing Federation’s Yes to Homes campaign we show that we are committed...

With forecasters warning of icy weather conditions around the corner, South West Water is reminding customers to take precautions to avoid leaks and burst water pipe damage.

Burst pipe damage cost homeowners over £680 million nationally in property claims following the post Christmas thaw in 2010.

South West Water's Head of Drinking Water Services Guy Doble said: "We want to...

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are asking people to take care lighting candles this coming Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes.

With the days growing shorter and the dark winter nights setting in, a few candles scattered round the room can lend a warm glow to any evening. But with candle fires resulting in over 350 casualties each year...