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Property seekers on the hunt for their dream home this new year are invited to take an exclusive look at the new showhome at Allison Homes South West’s Primrose Meadow development. The showhome launch will take place on Saturday 3rd February, 10am to 5pm.

This comes as experts expect interest rates to settle in 2024, offering more confidence for buyers in the South West.

The event will give property seekers the chance to see what life could be like at Primrose Meadows. It is also a great opportunity to chat with the Allison Homes team about home buying schemes that make...

Gas emergency and pipeline service Wales & West Utilities has extended its partnership with Westbank Community Health and Care (Westbank) to donate 100 ‘warm bags’ which will now be distributed through its recently launched Warmwell at Home initiative.

Wales & West Utilities donated 150 thermal hats and gloves before Christmas which were distributed through the charity’s food larders and warm space initiative. They have continued their support by donating bags containing hand warmers, a thermometer, pair of thermal socks, travel mug, hat and gloves, hot water bottle and a...

A University of Exeter researcher is leading Fish Free February – asking people to give up fish for a month to reduce our impact on the ocean.

PhD student, Jessica Haines, who studies manta rays, is campaign manager for the charity.

Fish Free February’s mission is to reduce seafood consumption, encourage a shift to more sustainable fishing methods and connect more people with important marine issues.

“The ocean is severely depleted, with 90% of fish populations fished to their maximum or overfished,” Haines said.

“Humanity is simply taking far too much...

Walk and Talk is a new initiative in Devon and Cornwall asking women aged 18 and over: “Is there a place you feel unsafe? Take us there”.

Devon & Cornwall Police will be linking up with women in person to understand more about what our region looks like and feels like, seeking to understand more through first-hand experience about the places and spaces where women feel unsafe.

The Walk and Talk initiative will be trialled for three months, starting this February, in selected locations across the force area. Anyone wishing to take part can apply using the email at the...