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  • The Great South West Partnership says the region is home to an £81 billion economy. Image: asharkyu / Shutterstock.

    Speaking up for SW business

    National consultation shortly ends for the future of Pan Regional Partnerships Business leaders across the Great South West are urging businesses, trade bodies, civic and...5 min

  • The Heli2 Appeal aims to raise £2.85 million. Image provided by Cornwall Air Ambulance.

    Air Ambulance appeal halfway

    Cornwall’s fundraising aim for second helicopter hits £1.42million A target of raising enough funds to purchase a second air ambulance for Cornwall is edging ever...2 min

  • The world’s first major commercial boat lift, the Anderton Boat Lift in Northwich. Image: Canal and Rivers Trust.

    Anderton Boat Lift: 150th anniversary

    Plans announced for July Victorian Fair to mark the occasion A leading charity is announcing its plans to mark the 150th anniversary of the world’s...4 min

  • The Artist starred Briana Craig, Robbie Fairchild and Gary Wilmot. Image: Mark Senior / TRP.

    TRP recognised in national awards

    Theatre Royal Plymouth receives 10 nominations for top accolades The team behind the hit co-productions of The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada are keeping...2 min

  • The team from the Young V&A who were the winners of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024 award ceremony at the National Gallery in London. Photograph: David Parry: PA Media Assignments.

    Art Fund Museum of the Year

    Judges looking for ‘inspiring projects’ Did you know that there are around 2,500 museums in the UK? Many of them are free for us to...2 min

  • Timewade company director, Jordan Westcott, shares his thoughts on how the business has grown through the decades. Image provided by Program.

    Celebrating 40 Years of Timewade

    Reflections, lessons and insights on building a business for the future Breaktime News’ business has previously reflected on the successes of the Exeter based IT...5 min

  • An aerial view of a spectacular sunset over the River Deben at Bawdsey Beach in Suffolk, UK. Image: Rob Atherton / Shutterstock.

    River health checker is a winner!

    Using AI secures prestigious tech award for Additive Catchments Devon based Additive Catchments is celebrating following its recognition for innovation and sustainability at the recent...1 min

  • Westbank volunteers Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman with their awards. Image provided courtesy of BBC Radio Devon.

    Devon charity volunteers win top accolades

    BBC Make A Difference award winners celebrated in glittering ceremony Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this...1 min

  • Exeter Chiefs Foundation trustees Keiron Northcott (left) and David Bird visiting the Gym at Westbank which their charity has supported. Image: Sharon Goble, IF Media.

    Devon charity boost from Exeter Chiefs Foundation

    Westbank’s gym-users benefit from world-class kit Charity bosses are delighted at an early Christmas present from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation. Its’ generosity is enabling Westbank...4 min

  • Tech South West 2024 Award winners: the region is home to more than 18,000 tech companies. Image: Gareth Williams Photography / Tech South West.

    Tech South West’s tech superstars

    Bristol hosts sixth year for hugely successful annual awards What does self-tinting greenhouse glass and 3D printing materials made from recycled fishing nets have in...9 min

  • Dame Judi Dench brings her charm and wit to a 30-second film highlighting work by ShelterBox. Image: Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.

    Dame Judi Dench in charity appeal

    ShelterBox works with Bond star in light-hearted Christmas film This festive season, Dame Judi Dench brings her charm and wit to a delightful 30-second film...2 min

  • A painting conservator brushing superficial dust from the surface of a painting at The Royal Oak Conservation Studio, Knole Barn, Kent. Photography: Megan Taylor National Trust Images.

    Revealing yesteryear’s paint

    New lab for National Trust to reveal history’s choices of colour   In case you’re wondering what colour to use in the bathroom or lounge...6 min

  • Salman and his family are sheltering in a ShelterBox tent in a displacement camp not affected by the recent airstrike. Image provided by ShelterBox.

    ShelterBox tents destroyed in Gaza airstrikes

    Charity renews urgent fundraising appeal An urgent fundraising appeal is being renewed this week by ShelterBox to support people displaced by conflict in Gaza and...4 min

  • An advisory board is being set up in the west country with the aim of strengthening the region’s technology sectors. Image: NicoElNino / Shutterstock.

    New Advisory Board for SW Tech sector

    SW aims to strengthen position as leading technology hub An advisory board is being set up in the west country with the aim of strengthening...3 min

  • The Leeds River Lock Open Day is taking place on Saturday 30 November. Image provided by Canal and Rivers Trust.

    Leeds River Lock: behind the scenes

    Charity launches fundraising appeal with an Open Day A chance to take a look at the ‘behind the scenes’ working of Leeds river lock is...4 min

  • A season of festivities is underway at the Theatre Royal Plymouth following the launch of its cherished Festive Appeal. Image: Roger Mechan / Shutterstock.

    ‘Cherished’ festive appeal launched by TRP

    Annual fundraiser coincides with Plymouth pantomime  A season of festivities is underway at the Theatre Royal Plymouth following the launch of its cherished Festive Appeal....2 min

  • A polling station sign on election day. Image: WD Stock Photos / Shutterstock

    Voting for the future

    Sight loss voters raise issues in RNIB report Nearly ¾ of blind and partially sighted people said they didn’t know they could request ‘reasonable adjustments’...4 min

  • 'Our region offers a path forward, as the nation’s food, energy and defence security powerhouse,’ says Karl Tucker, Chair of the Great South West Partnership and Yeo Valley. Image: Breaktime News.

    Business leaders urge government to back SW

    Region’s agriculture and marine sectors could aid national growth A bold blueprint for driving investment and growth across the South West of England has been...4 min

  • The M1 and M25 junction at Watford. Image: Jarek Kilian / Shutterstock.

    M1 celebrates 65th birthday

    AA says congestion and road condition are key issues for drivers The UK’s first full-length motorway turns 65 this month. The MI opened in 1959...3 min

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