From Monday 10 August BBC Radio in your area is calling on listeners to nominate their Make a Difference Superstars to celebrate people who have been going above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of the stories will feature on air in a special programme on Friday 11th September and a judging panel will select two Make A Difference Superstars from each of the nine BBC local radio patches taking part to have a Great Western Railway high speed train named after them!
For the last four months BBC local radio across the country has been highlighting stories of people...
Last month the National Trust reopened seven properties in England and Northern Ireland as part of a phased reopening of its 200 houses. which were closed as part of the national lockdown in March.
On Tuesday 11th August, the National Trust in the South West will see Killerton House open their doors daily, for the first time in more than four months - with several new safety measures in place.
One-way systems and limited numbers inside houses will ensure that social distancing is possible, while enhanced cleaning and hand sanitising stations will be made available....
From Monday 10th August until Saturday 12th September, visitors to Princesshay, Exeter can enjoy local street food at a new, daily pop-up street food market in Princesshay Square. Six local suppliers will create a street food and outside bar hub in Princesshay offering delicious food and drink to take away throughout the summer. Michelle Menezes, Princesshay centre manager, says, “From burritos to crepes, tacos to tagines Street Eats is for anyone missing fantastic festival food this summer. Eat out in the fresh air and sample world cuisine and summer drinks from a great mix of local...
A popular project to promote friendship, wellbeing and good mental health for older men has been awarded £1,000 from a leading builder’s Community Champions fund.
Bideford Men’s Shed project has been handed £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions fund to help fund more tools for the project which sees members make and mend items for the local community.
Brian Hopkins, who made the successful funding application, said: “Bideford Men’s Shed is a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending and about...
A good roof protects your home during all weather seasons and keeps you and your loved ones safe. If your roof is in poor condition, you may have water leaks inside your house during the rainy season.
These leaks can support the growth of mold inside your home, and this is a cause of health complications. Mold can cause respiratory diseases like asthma in susceptible persons like the elderly and infants. A good roof also makes your house look more appealing.
Maintaining your roof will help improve your home 's value in case you decide to sell it. Therefore, it is...
Academic success is influenced by several factors, with the surrounding environment being the main factor. Your living and study space is a critical determiner of efficient and effective study productivity. The setting needs to have minimal distractions to maximize the amount of work you accomplish. Investing in education is your first step in your career; therefore, understanding and retaining your study will influence your future career. This calls for careful selection of study environments to minimize distractions from families and friends to gain maximal attention from your studies....
Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s investment into schemes to help kickstart the economy.
The Getting Building Fund will provide the support to fast-track a number of schemes in the county to be delivered by January 2022.
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership has been allocated £35.4 million – the biggest share in the region – from the £900 million national fund, which is part of the Government’s response to the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
The supported schemes will deliver jobs, regeneration, skills...
Research is underway to understand how effective SMEs in the South West have been at using technology during the pandemic.
Exeter-based IT and support company, Timewade are running an online survey to understand successes and challenges, to feed back to the business community.
Already, some of the initial findings are providing invaluable insight, with just 16% saying their technology was fully prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. Those taking the survey, which runs through the summer, will be the first to receive the full findings.
The 75th anniversary of VJ Day will be commemorated on Saturday 15 August with flags being flown at Devon County Hall.
Victory over Japan day marks the surrender of Japan in 1945 which ended the Second World War.
The 75th anniversary is an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice made by service personnel from across the UK and the Commonwealth.
The war with Japan began in December 1941, two years after war had been declared against Germany after Hitler's forces invaded Europe. Tens of thousands fought and died in the war against Japan, and thousands...
Living during pandemic times doesn’t mean we have to sit inside all day and night this Summer. In fact, my family has spent most of our time in our backyard. Making your backyard your own oasis is important this Summer so you can enjoy it when you can’t go to so many other places. We’ll help you transform your backyard this season.
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Give your patio a boost with a nice sitting area complete with a mounted television. Teak is a popular choice when it comes to outdoor furniture. The clean, sleek lines of many fashionable outdoor chairs and sectionals make...
