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Over four fifths of people in SW would give to a good cause

New statistics released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveal just how generous South West residents are with two thirds saying giving to charity is important to them.

The nation’s heart charity surveyed 2,000 people to uncover our favourite fundraising habits to encourage everyone to hold a fundraising event to help raise money for life saving research.

The BHF found...

Divorce set to peak after summer holidays

With divorces set to peak after the summer holidays, one of the South West’s leading divorce lawyers is highlighting the financial pitfalls of DIY divorces.

Top divorce lawyer Liz Allen, head of the family law team at Stephens Scown LLP explains: “The end of the summer holidays, along with early January, are the two times of year when divorces traditionally increase. Financial worries...

The Ramblers inspires people in SW to Walk About

The Ramblers is reminding people in the South West to step out for Walk About this September - its biggest ever free nationwide walking event, offering a walk to suit everyone.

The festival takes place from Saturday 3 September until Sunday 11 September. With over a thousand walks all over Britain, and 150 in the South West, there’s something for everyone to enjoy – from a short stroll...

Plymouth Nurseries in with a chance of winning £500

New research by Sudocrem, which surveyed 2,000 UK parents, found that 62% think that parents today are more over- protective of their children than previous generations.

Studies have shown that the number of children who participate in outdoor play has been dramatically decreasing over the last four decades. Children of this generation spend less than 5 hours playing outside per week,...

Weekend of Wonders prepares to amaze

Get ready to be amazed. Three amazing acts have been announced for Royal William Yard's epic Weekend of Wonders on Sept 3 & 4.

Husband and wife team, Chris and Phoebe Bullzini will wow audiences performing a breath taking wire walk across the harbour at Royal William Yard.

Fresh from the Edinburgh fringe, Dynamike, the juggler, is sure to get jaw dropping as he performs...

Discover Devon’s secretive night-time predator

A Devon-based project is aiming to shine a light on the night time lives of one of the county’s rarest nocturnal animals: the greater horseshoe bat.

During September a host of activities and events will help the public take a closer look at the mysterious lives of greater horseshoe bats.

This is the idea behind the Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project’s first Bat Festival to be...

Obesity crisis in primary schools revealed

AS children in the South West prepare to start school, new statistics released by Cancer Research UK today (Thursday) reveal the scale of the child obesity crisis facing the region.

Every year, around 4,000 children in the South West who started primary school at a healthy weight end up obese or overweight by the time they leave.

This worrying statistic adds to the fact that...

Volunteers wanted for beach litter pick

The UK’s leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), is looking for volunteers to register for a trip to the beach.

There’s no doubt that being by the sea makes us feel better, and the Great British Beach Clean (16th- 19th September) isn’t just a good day out for people who love the coast – it benefits the beach too.

The Great British Beach Clean is the only...

Go the distance to fight heart disease

Make your mark in the fight for every heartbeat and become a British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Runner by running, jogging or walking either 2km, 10km or a half marathon around the grounds of one of the UK’s most famous historic houses. Entries are now open for the 7th Blenheim Palace running event, which is taking place on 2 October.

Join over 3,000 runners to fight back against...

Man arrested after serious assault in Plymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a woman on Octagon Street, Plymouth, at around 6.30pm on Sunday 28 August.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and is currently in Police custody.

The victim is described as wearing a full camouflage tracksuit/onesie. This was a sustained and violent attack on a lone...

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