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It’s estimated that 520,000 children and young people in England get home to school transport costing local authorities £2.3 billion in 2023-24.

These figures come from a new report by the National Audit Office that shows a 70% rise since 2015-16 with councils overspending on their budgets by more than £400 million in 2023-24.

In the report the watchdog states that ‘an increase...

From the beginning of November, DCW will be providing bespoke, strategically placed recycling stations throughout the zoo’s premises, enhancing the visitor experience while promoting responsible waste management practices and encouraging visitors to recycle more by helping to separate their waste and increase recycling rates across the site.

The new system will make it easier for...

‘Christmas in Dawlish’ - an exciting two-day community event filled with festive cheer is coming to Dawlish Town Centre later this month!

Organised by Dawlish Town Council in partnership with Dawlish Chamber of Trade - a wonderful programme of Christmas events has been arranged to kick start the festive season in Dawlish on Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November 2025....

Leading digital bank Monzo has revealed that around four in five couples in Plymouth don’t have a ‘pet-nup’, an agreement outlining who keeps a pet if a relationship ends, which leaves them vulnerable to more than just a broken heart; caring for their pet alone can cost up to £1,093.08 a year.

The research of 2,000 UK pet owners in relationships found that although most couples haven...