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    ‘Shame! Bodies and Sexuality In Morocco’

    Hshouma: A new book explores sexuality in Morocco Author Zainab Fasiki examines the ideas behind hshouma (shame) in the North African country. The former French...2 min

  • Book cover illustration provided by Clairview Books.

    The Social Archetype

    Realising Society’s Threefold Unity, A New Goetheanism Author Nigel Hoffman explores how civilisation faces a time of multiple challenges to our rights and freedoms –...1 min

  • Devon Regional Roadshow discussing economic priorities in the run up to the General Election. Image: Program.

    Great South West Regional Roadshow

    Business leaders back ‘strong role for region on national stage’  Business leaders and regional stakeholders convened at the Devon Regional Roadshow to discuss economic priorities...3 min

  • Television celebrity Joe Wicks' Festival at Kew Gardens on Sunday 7 July 2024. Photographer: Ines Stuart-Davidson / Copyright: RBG Kew.

    First ever Joe Wicks Festival at Kew Gardens

    All-star line-up announced Television celebrity Joe Wicks won the hearts of the nation through his daily ‘PE with Joe’ workouts in 2020. Well, Kew Gardens...3 min

  • The first SW of England Tech Prospectus launched in London. Image: Gareth Williams Photography.

    Scale of South West’s Net Zero Tech revealed

    Region launches its first ‘Tech Prospectus’ More than one hundred London based investors and ‘tech sec players’ recently saw the incredible scale of the ‘blue...5 min

  • Conservator Jonida Mecani working on the Diomedes and Cressida frame. Image: Michael Cole / National Trust.

    Hidden secrets of 18th century paintings

    National Trust’s Petworth House reveals new exhibition A new display at the National Trust’s Petworth House in West Sussex reveals fresh discoveries about a painting...4 min

  • Image shows (left to right): Jacques Wood, Senior Digital Applications Engineer at PSP; Will Grocott, Head of Sector at NCC; Ashley Parkinson, SME Engagement Manager at NCC and Ian McFadzen, CEO at PSP.

    Partnership to boost SW innovation

    PSP and NCC strategic partnership to enhance region’s technologies Accelerating the adoption of cutting edge technologies across industry is one of the key goals following...2 min

  • The Theatre Royal Plymouth team recently launched a brand new programme to support artists and creatives. From left to right: Associate Directors Tom Jackson Greaves, Malaika Kegode, Sara Rhodes and John Haidar. Image: Steve Haywood.

    TRP launches new initiative to support artists

    Goals include boosting touring opportunities The team at the Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has launched a brand new programme to support artists and creatives who’re...1 min

  • Image shows Syracuse in Italy at twilight. Provider: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.

    30% of motorists avoid driving abroad

    75% of drivers lack confidence on European roads Almost three-quarters of drivers lack confidence when driving abroad, according to a survey of AA members. Nearly...1 min

  • The National Trust for Scotland celebrates 80 years of caring for the House of the Binns with a unique 1940s themed event. Image: NTS.

    House of the Binns hosts 1940s event

    Step back in time marks 80 years of NTS ownership ‘ Don your 1940s finery and immerse yourself in a weekend of history with the...3 min

  • Westbank volunteer Tony Liddon at the Men's Brunch Club May 2024. Image provided by If Media.

    Volunteers’ week: celebrating its 40th year

    Charity shares stories to inspire people to ‘make a difference’ This month is sees thousands of people celebrate ‘Volunteers’ Week’ which runs through to Sunday....3 min

  • AA Driving School says older learners more likely to have lessons in an automatic. Image: William Barton / Shutterstock.

    Quarter of driving tests in automatics by 2026

    Switch to electric vehicles fuelling increase, says AA Driving School Experts at the AA Driving School are predicting that more than 25% of practical driving...2 min

  • Hit musical, Calamity Jane, stars Carrie Hope Flectcher in its lead role. Image: HORIZ PR.

    Award winning star leads Calamity Jane cast

    What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes? Whip-crack-away! A favourite of countless generations is coming to the Theatre Royal Plymouth next year. The hit...2 min

  • Mark Rogerson, 41, from Merseyside, ran his final race in Boston last month. He was joined by his guide runner Katie Garrity. Image: Mark Rogerson.

    ‘Very proud of our achievements’

    Record breaking: Sight loss runner shares thoughts with BTN A record breaking European runner is the first person, with sight loss, to complete the Six...2 min

  • The RNLI Tamar class offshore lifeboat 'Haydn Miller' launches from the slipway at the lifeboat station in the resort town of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Image: Richard Whitcombe / Shutterstock.

    Buckingham Palace garden party for RNLI

    Event celebrates 200 years of RNLI lifesavers Around 2,500 of the RNLI’s long-serving volunteers, staff and their families attended the RNLI 200th Anniversary Garden Party...3 min

  • Timewade wins The Workforce Developer of the Year Award at the prestigious Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Awards. Image provided by Program.

    Exeter IT support team tops business awards!

    Timewade garners top accolade from Devon and Plymouth Chamber Awards A leading Devon IT business which specialises in helping small and medium sized enterprises is...1 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.

    South West AI firm celebrates £800k funding boost

    Intelligent AI receives backing from local investors A South West company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance industry has closed a funding...3 min

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