From van to a ‘home on wheels’
Converting a van, taking to the road and exploring Britain. It’s a cold autumnal day when I sit down in a bustling coffee shop to...6 min
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Christmas shopping events in Devon
Craft fairs, festive markets and a huge indoor extravaganza – take your pick Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be a chore – it can also...4 min
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In memory: Dingo Dinkelman
‘His compassion extended to all creatures’ It was a cold, grey English day when Breaktime News phoned Dingo some two years ago to chat with...4 min
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One year on: success of a river restoration
Project sees ten football pitches of new waterscapes and wetlands A ‘river restoration technique’ which was first pioneered in America is being hailed as a...10 min
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Butterfly Conservation launches ‘Youth Panel’
Charity aim to engage more young people with nature Butterfly Conservation recently announced it was launching its first-ever Youth Panel with the aim of encouraging...2 min
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Spider sanctuary in Europe’s largest shingle spit
Orford Ness: home to 55 different species of spider It’s a remote part of England which is largely undisturbed by people. And that makes it...5 min
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Protecting hedgehogs in November
Helping wildlife through Bonfire Night With Guy Fawkes Night nearly upon us, a leading hedgehog charity is launching a national campaign asking people to keep...3 min
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First Light raises more than £10,000 in a single week
Time limited appeal reached milestone for charity A charity which helps women and girls to flee domestic abuse successfully raised £10,480 in a single week....2 min
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Campaign for a National Brain Tumour Strategy gains traction
Charity calls for people to write to their MP to call for a ‘step change’ in diagnosis and treatment More than 1000 people have written...3 min
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Art for the soul
Breaktime News meets Sheron King and talks workshops, wombles and texture. I’m sitting in the gentle warmth of a September day being bathed by the...7 min
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Devon author celebrates ‘Wild’ success
Sarah Pearse sells 1.5 million copies of detective book Torquay-based author Sarah Pearse has achieved an incredible milestone, with her detective Elin Warner trilogy surpassing...3 min
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What’s On West: Devon’s Half-term Halloween
Philippa Davies explores what’s on offer during the Halloween half term ‘Spooky season’ is upon us – and if you’re stuck for ideas for family...4 min
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Met Office launches ‘Weather Ready’ campaign
Weather data shows half of us are caught out by bad weather The Met Office’s just released research which shows that almost half of us...2 min
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King’s representative visits Cornish charity
ShelterBox welcomes Cornwall’s Lord Lieutenant to HQ Staff and volunteers at the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox recently welcomed Cornwall’s Lord Lieutenant and his deputies...3 min
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Best in Tech SW 2024 shortlist revealed
Tech South West Awards 2024 details latest innovations across the region AI tools for monitoring water quality and digital literacy toolkits for young people are...3 min
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New plaque honours Birmingham poet
Blue plaque unveiled for Benjamin Zephaniah A blue plaque commemorating Birmingham poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah has been unveiled in his home city. The prestigious...5 min
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Menopause support receives lottery boost
Beford scheme receives more than £18,000 in National Lottery funding The Menopause Alliance is celebrating having received more than £18,000 in National Lottery funding so...4 min
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Kew Gardens project to reveal planet ‘dark spots’
Experts aim to be ‘shedding light on new species’ Scientists from London’s Kew Gardens are planning to ‘shed light’ on areas around the world which...3 min
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Plant hunters ‘paramotoring’ in remote Peru
Botanists use motors and parachutes to collect threatened plant species It’s the sort of thing you’d expect to see strapped to the back of Ethan...11 min
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Calls for government to prioritise eye health
Charity predicts 27% rise in sight loss cases by 2035 There will be a 27 per cent rise in the number of people living with...3 min
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Pumpkin set back for crops says charity
NT says cold, wet weather has affected pumpkins’ harvest It looks to be more ‘trick than treat’ for this year’s Halloween celebrations as pumpkin crops...3 min
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‘Intuitive’ therapy llama Harry wins top BBC Devon award
Former rescue llama now helps others during care home visits A Sidmouth-based llama has become the first animal to win a BBC Devon Make a...2 min
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TRP: family friendly activities this half term
Theatre opens its doors to celebrate co-production The Creakers and half term Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is transforming its first floor front of house into...3 min
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Hopes remain high for ‘dazzling’ autumnal display
Experts hope for drawn out autumnal colours for leaves The National Trust says its rangers and gardeners are preparing for a ‘mixed bag’ of autumnal...7 min