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Celebrating Special Moments with Timeless Treasures

Life is a beautiful journey filled with precious moments that shape who we are and create lasting memories. Whether it's a milestone birthday, a graduation, a wedding, or a cherished anniversary, these special moments deserve to be celebrated in style. One timeless and enduring way to commemorate these occasions is by gifting or receiving exquisite jewellery that serves as a tangible reminder...

Devon-based prisoner resettlement charity celebrates 10 remarkable years

LandWorks, the award-winning prisoner resettlement scheme at Dartington, welcomed 275 supporters, volunteers, and partners to its annual Supporters Day on 14th July 2023 to celebrate 10 remarkable years of achievement.

Despite the damp weather, the event attracted a record turnout and raised over £3,000 through sales of the charity’s wooden and ceramic gifts, garden furniture and...

Totnes community bookshop launches crowdfunding bid to secure its future

Castle Books in Totnes, Devon, has launched a £135,000 crowd-funding campaign to acquire its premises at 4 Castle Street and secure the future of its community bookshop and outreach programmes.

With the building up for sale, and the shop’s lease coming to an end, the future of the historic and much-loved shop is in jeopardy. Now Castle Books’ dedicated team of volunteers are calling...

Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

Region's unique offer of clean energy projects - 535 operational or in development - could generate 11% of the UK’s electricity capacity - boosting the local economy and energy security.

The Great South West of England is set to become one of the leading providers of low carbon energy in the UK by 2035, according to a major new report.

With Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station...

Project Gigabit is failing to deliver as millions are still without broadband funding

ess than 18 months from the Government’s target date to provide 85% of properties with gigabit-capable broadband, new analysis from alternative broadband specialists National Broadband reveals that Project Gigabit funding is largely being spent on easier and cheaper to reach areas in order to reach this target. National Broadband has launched a petition calling on the Government to fund...

Beavertown Brewery has announced the launch of ‘Oil Your Neck’, sunscreen targeting beer drinkers across the UK this Summer

There’s no getting around it. We love the giant ball of blazing gas in the sky. We really do. The second we see it, our brain tells our body to run to the nearest beer garden, stand with a cold beer in our hand, and say sentences like: “Well, this is the life”, or “It’s like being in Spain”, or “the Sun’s hot today”. However, when it comes to protecting ourselves from that same cosmic heat...

Work begins on business plan to boost Somerset and Devon visitor economies

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is working with Tomorrow’s Tourism on a groundbreaking piece of work to develop a business plan for Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) in Somerset and Devon.

The LVEP Programme , developed by VisitEngland , aims to create vibrant and sustainable visitor economies and generate better outcomes for visitors,...

The Evolution of School Playground Equipment and Its Impact on Play: A Focus on the UK Market

Introduction

School playgrounds, often overlooked as mere recess destinations, are in fact dynamic spaces that significantly influence a child's development. They serve as hubs for social interaction, physical activity, creative exploration, and cognitive stimulation. Central to these playgrounds is their equipment, the characteristics of which have transformed remarkably over the years. This...

Mercure Paignton hosts Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza, marking grand opening of new hotel in South Devon

The Mercure Paignton Hotel, a brand new four star, seafront hotel on the English Riviera, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who made their Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza a resounding success. The event, held on Friday June 23 2023, was a celebration of the hotel's grand opening and brought together over 250 people, including local businesses, partners, colleagues, and friends...

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