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Concerns about child abuse have soared since national lockdown measures were first introduced, the NSPCC has found – with the average monthly number of referrals from the charity’s helpline on the issue increasing by over 100% in the South West.

The NSPCC has analysed its data from April to November and has found that the level of concern about emotional abuse, neglect, and physical...

Three companies have been selected to roll-out full fibre broadband networks on behalf of the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme, backed by Government funding. Airband, Truespeed and Wessex Internet will be installing full fibre broadband across Devon and Somerset to more than 56,000 rural homes and businesses over the next four years. The combined public and private sector...

Whether you’re a cyclist, runner or triathlete, there are certain aspects you can control such as training and nutrition, but there are others that are completely out of your hands – like the weather.

As the nights are drawing in and the weather is becoming less inviting, there is no denying that even the more committed among us find these conditions more challenging. So, use this time...

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has today launched its 'green plan', the strategy that determines its sustainability principles for the next five years as it works, alongside partner organisations such as Plymouth City Council to be net zero carbon by 2030.

“For a Greener Future” is our sustainable development green plan which will govern how the Trust improves its economic,...