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  • Exeter Cathedral during the season of Advent. Image: Sharon Goble.

    What’s On West: Carols in Exeter Cathedral

    Getting into the festive spirit with Exeter Philharmonic Choir An upcoming two nights of Christmas music, in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral, is surely...4 min

    4 months ago4 months ago
  • Staff at Hotel Indigo Exeter are currently putting the finishing touches to Dottie’s restaurant ahead of its opening on 21st November 2025.

    New restaurant’s homage to Exeter’s ‘Dottie’

    Venue inspired by historic figure of wartime nurse, Dorothy Holman Honouring the legacy of one of Exeter’s most beloved historic figures is a central theme...2 min

    4 months ago4 months ago
  • ‘The Scone Off is always such a wonderful fundraiser – last year we raised over £8,000,' explains Operation Rudolph’s Sharon Thorne.

    Operation Rudolph: providing support over Christmas

    Scone off: upcoming auction to raise funds for East Devon families in need Scrumptious scones and an amazing auction is set to raise funds to...4 min

    4 months ago4 months ago
  • Getting ready for the auction where more than 60 lots will be at the centre of the bidding.

    Timeless collection: 300 years of history set for auction

    Collector dedicates lifetime to clock collection A lifetime interest in the precision of timekeeping lead to one Devon horologist clocking up such a vast collection...3 min

    4 months ago4 months ago
  • ‘This is a landmark moment for the region,’ says Karl Tucker, Chair of the Great South West Partnership. Image: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.

    Goal to meet south west workforce needs

    Business leaders launch employment plan for region’s biggest projects Major investment projects across the south west means the region will need at least 27,000 new...4 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • The rainforest gardens new home at Bristol Zoo. Image provided by Bristol Zoological Society.

    Bristol Zoo Project: new home for the British Rainforest Garden

    Award winning rainforest garden from Chelsea Flower Show takes root It’s the garden which captured the hearts of horticulturists everywhere. The rainforest garden won a...4 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Singer Terrie-May takes some time out to chat with Breaktime News. Image: Ruby Walker.

    Westcountry singer talks gigs, NY and travel

    Terrie-May takes time out to chat with BTN Nightingale Music singer Terrie-May Tucker-Holmes is quietly savouring a steaming hot pot of tea when Breaktime News...7 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • ‘The South West has all the ingredients to become one of the world’s most ambitious and impactful climate tech regions,' says Dan Pritchard, Founder of Tech South West. Image: Fahroni / Shutterstock.

    Connecting the dots for south west’s climate tech sector

    Dozens of companies discuss environment in recent summit With the south west being home to so many high tech companies, it’s perhaps not surprising that...3 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Exeter based IT company, Timewade, helps businesses across the region with IT solutions.

    The Nottys Awards 2025: Exeter IT company on shortlist

    ‘It reflects the incredible work of our team’ A focus on the clients’ experience is one of the key reasons for Exeter based Timewade is...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • The ‘Northern Devon Innovates’ exhibition aims to highlight the work of companies which are driving innovation in communication, aerospace engineering, marine technology and pharmaceuticals. Image: DroneSC / Shutterstock.

    North Devon: High tech business exhibition for global markets

    ‘A region full of exciting and often overlooked pathways’ The south west is famous for its fishing, farming, rustic scenery and stunning views. Well, a...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • The Cheshire fort’s security cameras recorded a mysterious figure in front of the main gates. It was seen directly where the medieval gatehouse used to be. Image provided by English Heritage.

    Is it a ghost?

    Paranormal encounters: English Heritage shares haunting tales from historic sites From whispers of ghostly piano music to figures fading into the mist, a spine-tingling array...5 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Whitby Abbey is just one of a number of English Heritage sites across the country offering Halloween-themed events where visitors can pick up a self-testing kit. Image: Jim Holden / English Heritage.

    Halloween special: Dracula isn’t the only one out for blood!

    Do you know your blood type? This Halloween, English Heritage is partnering with NHS Blood and Transplant to offer visitors the chance to discover something...4 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • We look at What's On in Scotland during the Halloween half term. Image: AYO Production / Shutterstock.

    What’s On: Halloween (and beyond) in Scotland

    Top five spook-tacular days out to enjoy in Edinburgh and Loch Ness With Halloween nearly upon us, we’ve put our thinking caps on and have...4 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • ‘As a country, we’re a long way off having the roads that everyone deserves,' says Simon Williams, RAC Head of Policy. Image: David Michael Bellis / Shutterstock.

    Potholes: RAC called to 71 breakdowns a day

    Figures show increase in pothole related problems in just one year The RAC is releasing figures showing the number of drivers falling foul of potholes...4 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Image provided by The True CRIME Museum, Hastings.

    ‘Chilling reality to the other seemingly benign items’

    New exhibition focuses on alleged crimes of Dr John Bodkin Adams Exhibits from one of the most disturbing criminal cases from the 1950s are now...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • George Stubbs' Whistlejacket in The National Gallery, London. Image: Spiroview Inc / Shutterstock.

    Stubbs’ exhibition at The National Gallery

    ‘A desire to capture a distinct individual character’ George Stubbs is still seen one of the greatest painters of the eighteenth century and his work...2 min

    5 months ago3 weeks ago
  • Patrick Newberry with National Maritime Museum Cornwall volunteers. Image: NMMC.

    Long service celebrations for Cornish volunteers

    ‘They bring passion, enthusiasm and a range of experiences and skills’ Celebrating the successes of volunteers at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) is high...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Steff Dennis from HCT with Sharon Ewart from Hospiscare. Image provided by In The Right Order.

    ‘Turf it Forward’ campaign helps Devon charity

    ‘Our turf will help patients and families enjoy the attractiveness and tranquillity of the garden’ It’s a campaign which saw entrants rooting to be chosen...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • ‘The Great South West Annual Conference 2025 has demonstrated the scale of ambition, expertise and collaboration that exists across our region.’ Image provided by Program.

    UK’s south west is ‘powerhouse’ for national growth

    Corporate leaders: region is powering ‘national growth and resilience for years to come’ More than 500 business leaders are highlighting how the south west’s role...3 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Early morning mist at The Vyne in Hampshire. Image: © John Miller / National Trust Images.

    Wild Senses campaign: connecting with nature

    ‘You’ll be amazed at what you can find’ As the days grow shorter and colder, the National Trust is calling on the public to resist...4 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Theatre Royal Plymouth's Armed Forces Choir, June 2025. Image provided by TRP.

    Connecting together: arts’ scheme for Armed Forces community

    Theatre programme for military choir, drama group and comedy club Building confidence and inspiring creativity are two key goals for the team behind the Theatre...3 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Monitoring moth numbers on Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire. Image: © Simon Stirrup / National Trust Images.

    First nature reserve to record 10,000 species

    Milestone for Cambridgeshire’s Wicken Fen It’s believed to be the first UK nature reserve to record 10,000 species within its perimeter and even boasts a...8 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • CPRE research says so-called ‘brownfield’ sites could provide space for more than 76,000 homes across the southwest. Image: Kariting Picah, Shutterstock.

    ‘Brownfield’ sites identified for 15,000+ Devon homes

    Environmental charity says findings could ease pressure on countryside New research finds so-called ‘brownfield’ sites could provide space for more than 76,000 homes across the...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago
  • Image provided by London Luton Airport.

    Airport’s £1.5 million for public transport

    Sustainability at heart of plans at London Luton Airport It’s good news for air travellers and commuters at one of the country’s leading airports as...2 min

    5 months ago5 months ago

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