Research has revealed the impact that spending more time indoors has had on children in the South West.
More than half (53 percent) of parents in the region claim their children are spending more time in their bedroom than they did pre-COVID. On average, these children are spending an additional three hours in their rooms per day. More than one in ten (16 percent) parents whose...
Most companies in the South West are set to increase their investment in technology following the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A survey carried out by Exeter-based IT support and tech strategy experts Timewade has revealed that nearly two thirds (63%) of companies have increased investment in the short term to deal with challenges including remote working, cyber security and...
People with dementia have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. In East Devon, new funding from South West Water is enabling Dementia Friendly Honiton to help more people to find out about the fantastic initiatives it offers in the region.
The volunteer-run organisation has had to make significant changes to continue to support the local community over the past 12...
This Easter Sunday (4 April), animal lovers will once again be able to catch up with the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary as its award-winning Sanctuary From Your Sofa event returns for another virtual day out with the charity’s donkeys.
Viewers will be able to tune in from 10am to watch a series of live broadcasts from The Donkey Sanctuary headquarters in Sidmouth, as...
Communities across Devon have the chance to rehome every-day items they no longer need simply by leaving them outside their front door every Tuesday, starting 6th April.
The new initiative is called ‘Tuesday Tables’ and is part of Recycle Devon’s commitment to help residents reduce the amount of waste we throw away.
Tuesday Tables encourages people to pass on items they no...
Regional broadband provider Jurassic Fibre today unveiled their new state-of-the-art office space and warehouse in Honiton, delivered in partnership with office refurbishment contractor, MD Business Interiors.
Passionate about sourcing suppliers from within the region, Jurassic Fibre selected leading Exeter-based refurbishment expert, MD Business Interiors, to lead on the project,...
The South West’s tourist industry and the emergency services are warning visitors against travelling to the region before lockdown measures are due to be relaxed on 12th April.
There are fears a minority of tourists might be tempted to travel early, before facilities are ready or attractions are open. Apart from the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19, a dangerous 'false start' to...
Faced with the greatest global pandemic in living memory, Freemasons came together in 2020 and donated a total of £1m as well as their time to help those in need. The donations were used to help communities in various critical areas, including foodbanks, support for unpaid carers, personal protective equipment (PPE), supplies for hospitals and hospices, support for women’s refuges, and funds...
Students are being invited to sign up to take part in a virtual careers fair being held next month (April).
The “Which Way?” careers fair, which is being organised by The Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub in partnership with Learn By Design, will be held over three days from Tuesday 27 April to Thursday 29 April.
The event for school and college students from years...
