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South West leaders call for strong response to government consultation on regional partnerships

Leaders across the Great South West are urging businesses, trade bodies, civic and education organisations, investors and individuals to have their say in a vital Government consultation .

The consultation is critical to ensuring the region’s voice is heard on the national stage and in Westminster, whilst wider discussions on the future of devolution in the South West progress.

The Great South West was established by business, political and education leaders to make the case for the region - which covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly - to ensure...

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Heart of the South West LEP achievements and transition outlined in AGM

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 10/20/2023 - 11:28am

The Heart of the South West LEP hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) via online webinar on Friday 13 October.

The event included a summary of the LEP’s activities and achievements over the past year; including unlocking opportunities in key sectors, as well as recent Government announcements and the future of the LEP.

16 Local Growth Fund and Getting Building Fund projects have been completed over the last financial year. Projects such as Marsh Barton Railway Station, InterCity Place in Plymouth and the Somerset Digital Innovation Centre have all reached completion,...

Promoting community development through public space gardening 

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 10/19/2023 - 8:53pm

Green spaces are essential for health and well-being. That’s a problem for those living in urban areas. Not having access to green places can be detrimental to both physical and mental health, and some studies show that living in dense urban areas was more likely to increase the likelihood of anxiety or depressive symptoms compared to those living in regions where they’re surrounded by greenery.

As a result, many people have acknowledged the importance of reintroducing green spaces in cities. With the pandemic and the threat of extreme weather events, this strategy has received...

What Is Arbitrage Betting

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/19/2023 - 5:29pm

One very popular form of entertainment that has become a mainstay in Western culture is betting. Sports betting, in particular, has boomed in popularity as punters look to try and make correct predictions about their favourite sports. Sports betting can be very fun when used in tandem with the viewing of a sporting fixture.

However, Many bettors try to make more profits during their gaming sessions and, as a result, look to gambling strategies to help them in this approach. One gambling strategy which has proved to be very effective over the years is known as arbitrage betting....

Classystickers' Solution: How Sports Fans are Sticking to their Teams

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 10/19/2023 - 10:44am

Sports enthusiasts often look for unique ways to express their allegiance to their favorite teams. Whether it's wearing jerseys, hats, or painting their faces, fans go to great lengths to display their loyalty and enthusiasm. In the realm of quieter, yet equally expressive gestures, lies the humble sticker. Stickers, particularly those themed around sports, provide a simple but potent means to champion one's favorite team. In this article, we explore the appeal of sports stickers and how they've become an essential tool for fans, while also highlighting how websites like classystickers....

South West communities receive funding boost to improve mobile connectivity

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 4:47pm

The Connecting Devon & Somerset Mobile Boost scheme has secured over £430,000 from the Heart of the South West LEP, to provide vital mobile connectivity to rural communities.

The Mobile Boost scheme ran from February 2021 to March 2023, and funded over 1,700 installations across the region, helping small businesses and homeworkers with poor indoor mobile coverage.

Data from Ofcom states that 23,000 premises across the Devon and Somerset area are 4G ‘not-spots’, meaning they lack adequate coverage.

Following the success of the project, and continued interest from...

Exeter marketing firm takes gold for campaign tackling harassment against women

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 10/16/2023 - 11:27pm

Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at South West CIPR Awards

A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major award.

Exeter-based marketing agency Program saw off competition from around the country at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards for their Bystander Intervention campaign for the Safer Exeter Partnership .

The campaign, run in partnership with the Safer Exeter Partnership, encouraged safe and skillful intervention in harassment situations. It included eye-catching ads across Exeter, along...

Law firm employees provided with lifetime allowance for fertility treatment

Foot Anstey LLP has partnered with Europe’s most comprehensive reproductive health benefits provider, Fertifa, to introduce an enhanced fertility and family-forming and gender-based health benefit.

Starting in October 2023, all employees at the law firm will have access to unlimited 1-2-1 wellbeing support and navigational advice for their fertility challenges and fertility journeys. As part of the partnership the firm will offer employees' financial reimbursement for clinical treatment up to £15,000.

With Fertifa as its partner, the firm will have expert resources...

Unleash Your Inner Speedster: Driving a Supercar – What is it like?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:52pm

Have you ever dreamed of experiencing a top-end supercar's raw power and the adrenaline-pumping rush? Imagine the engine's roar, the seductive curves of the body and the thrill you experience when you floor it to cruise down a deserted road. Wonderdays Supercar Experience is simply for car enthusiasts, adrenaline seekers and anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.

This piece unveils the fantastic world of supercar experience that involves junior supercar experience and other related aspects about why Wonderdays ’ Experiences are unmatched in providing a heart-racing day...

South Western Railway improves timetable with more direct services to and from London

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:13pm

SOUTH Western Railway’s (SWR) December 2023 timetable will increase the number of direct, weekday services to and from London Waterloo on the West of England Line.

Direct services on the line that connects London Waterloo with Salisbury, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids were reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those reductions almost halved the number of direct, off-peak services between London Waterloo, Andover and Salisbury, while customers travelling off-peak from London Waterloo to Overton, Whitchurch and Grateley must currently change at Basingstoke and wait...

Exeter's Tech Transformation

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 3:24pm

Exeter, a city steeped in history, has been making substantial strides in the world of technology. In recent years, the city has evolved into a thriving tech hub, with innovations spanning various sectors, from healthcare to education. This transformation not only bolsters the local economy but also enhances the quality of life for its residents.

Innovation Across Sectors

The city's tech scene has been abuzz with numerous startups and established companies, both homegrown and those attracted to the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Exeter's growth as a tech hub can be attributed...

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