As the cost of living crisis continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to make the most of available support to boost their resilience.
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help...
Dame Mary Perkins, Specsavers co-founder, and Plymouth Deputy Mayor Cllr Chris Penberthy were among invited guests at a grand opening of the city’s Newmedica eye clinic.
Visitors at the ribbon-cutting event heard that staff at the state-of-the-art Derriford centre were already working alongside the NHS to assist with its waiting lists.
A team of transplant patients from the South West were successful in bringing home a number of medals from the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, held in Leeds at the end of July 2022.
The flagship event for the charity, Transplant Sport, sees teams from hospitals across the UK come together in a four day festival of sport and life. The event attracts around 2,500 transplant...
Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for...
Enjoy a day of discovery or a memorable staycation full of experiences, with the launch of a new online ‘itinerary builder’ to help inspire your next visit to iconic waterside community, Royal William Yard.
The much-loved destination offers much to see and do, with its mix of bustling restaurants, bars, shops, wellbeing offering, water sports, and even its own marina – all sitting...
The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.
He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.
Visitors to Drake Circus’ The Barcode will be able to watch the latest blockbusters at Cineworld for just £3 this Saturday (3rd September).
The reduced-price tickets – which are available for all ages, all day – are on offer to celebrate National Cinema Day, an initiative from Cinema First to celebrate the big screen experience.
Visitors will be able to choose from a whole host...
Help for Heroes is having to support veterans in the south-west with grants to help pay energy and food bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
And, with interest rates continuing to rise and, seemingly, no solution on the economic horizon, the Armed Forces charity is increasing the funds available – to support immediate needs – in order to meet the anticipated increase...
Sight-saving surgery means sprightly 82-year-old Bob Armstrong has no intention of retiring.
Fast-developing cataracts had left him facing the possibility of his ever-deteriorating vision stopping him from working with his son at their family company, which sells, designs and installs kitchens.
His concern was compounded by the fact that the pandemic has caused a backlog of...
Carlton Power, one of the UK’s most experienced energy infrastructure development companies and the company who originated and developed the Langage gas-fired power station and the Langage solar farm (located eight miles east of Plymouth, Devon) has chosen to build its third green hydrogen hub in the UK on land within the Langage Energy Park.
