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  • The RAC says it saw pothole related breakdowns increase by a fifth in the last three months of 2024. Image: Alan Morris / Shutterstock.

    Rise in pothole breakdowns

    End of 2024 saw 20% increase in callouts to RAC The RAC says it saw pothole related breakdowns increase by a fifth in the last...2 min

  • Airlifting bags of Brash for covering dried peat bogs as part of a peatland restoration project at Kinder Scout, Derbyshire. Image provided by The National Trust.

    National Trust: ‘hugely ambitious’ plans

    Heritage charity celebrates 130th birthday with launch of 10 year strategy The National Trust says it’s marking its 130th birthday by ‘unveiling hugely ambitious plans...7 min

  • AA predicts that today (Friday) could see a major increase in workload due to the adverse conditions. Image: Carol Tyers / Shutterstock.

    Weather: ‘extreme caution’ advised

    Drivers warned of freezing conditions The AA is reminding motorists that the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for freezing fog, snow and ice...2 min

  • ShelterBox says the charity was well prepared to respond quickly to support people affected by the tropical storms. Image provided by ShelterBox.

    ShelterBox restocks Philippines’ warehouse

    Replenishment follows six major storms hitting area in one month  Following the aftermath of recent storms in the Philippines, ShelterBox is now turning its attention...4 min

  • Organisers say last year saw the scheme help south west companies to the tune of more than £2 million. Image: Gareth Williams (provided by Tech South West).

    SW tech booster returns

    Organisers explain scheme’s helped companies to raise millions Tech accelerator Growth Forge is launching for 2025. Organisers say last year saw the scheme help south...3 min

  • Hotel Indigo Exeter is situated in the heart of the city centre.

    Top Exeter hotel’s leadership appointment

    ‘An incredible opportunity to lead a talented team’ Hotel Indigo Exeter has announced the appointment of Mahesh Jay as its new General Manager. The news...3 min

  • Crown and Coronation at Exeter Cathedral. Image: Luxmuralis / Historic Royal Palaces / King Charles III.

    Shining a new light on Exeter Cathedral

    Experience Luxmuralis’ ‘son et lumiere’ A sound and light installation at Exeter Cathedral will offer visitors a new way to experience the building’s stunning architecture,...2 min

  • Cornwall Air Ambulance’s Vice-President, Barbara Sharples, has been awarded a prestigious MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). Image provided by Cornwall Air Ambulance.

    MBE Award for Cornwall Air Ambulance VP

    ‘We are so grateful for everything she has done for the charity’ Cornwall Air Ambulance’s Vice-President, Barbara Sharples, has been awarded a prestigious MBE (Member...3 min

  • Conservation work at Studland forms part of the charity’s national ambition of creating and restoring priority habitats across the UK. Image: Dorset Drone Photography / Shutterstock.

    Nature reserve butterfly count sets record

    Survey bucks national trend following a challenging year for butterflies Butterfly experts have recorded the highest-ever numbers for silver-studded blue butterflies on the Studland heaths...3 min

  • Moretonhampstead’s The White Hart Hotel has a 250 year history.

    £1/2 million refurbishment for Devon hotel

    Moretonhampstead’s 250 year old The White Hart Hotel ‘ideal for hosting’ The White Hart Hotel recently reopened its doors under new ownership following a refurbishment...2 min

  • Harry's in Exeter is named as one of the top 100 restaurants in the UK by OpenTable.

    Exeter eatery in UK top 100

    Shining as a local favourite in the national spotlight Exeter’s Harry’s Restaurant is seen by many locals as a cherished culinary institution on Longbrook Street....2 min

  • Cyclone Chido made landfall on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte before ripping through Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Image provided by Shelterbox.

    Tropical Cyclone Chido: international response

    Communities ‘devastated’ in Mozambique ShelterBox is working in Mozambique to help support communities which were devastated following Tropical Cyclone Chido. Families uprooted from their homes...3 min

  • Torrential rain in September, 2024, led to high river levels at Houghton Mill. Image: Mike Selby (provided by The National Trust).

    ‘Mixed year’ for UK wildlife, says charity

    The National Trust says country’s gone from ‘drought to deluge’ A national environmental charity is reflecting on the past year and how storms have battered...8 min

  • Autumn at Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, a WW1 memorial in Bedfordshire. Image: Mike Selby / National Trust Images.

    WW1 ‘Living memorial’ restoration

    Rare ‘tree cathedral’ connecting people to nature – and history One of only ‘three tree cathedrals’ in the country has been given some TLC with...4 min

  • Frameless: Queen Elizabeth I ('The Ditchley Portrait') by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (circa 1592). National Portrait Gallery, London.

    ‘Hollywood-style visual effects’

    ‘National Portrait Gallery Unframed’ The team behind one of London’s top immersive attractions is joining forces with the National Potrait Gallery to create an art...2 min

  • The Devon Environment Foundation was launched in 2020.

    £1 million grant for restoring Devon nature

    Local projects identified to receive cash boost A local charity is celebrating having successfully channelled more than £1 million to projects designed to help and...3 min

  • The West Country Women Awards CIC recognises women across the peninsular in all walks of life. Image: Steve Haywood.

    Gala ceremony for Westcountry Women’s Awards

    Hundreds attend glittering sold out event in Plymouth The winners of the West Country Women Awards were announced at a sold-out glittering ceremony at the...3 min

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