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New research by the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, has found that almost two fifths (39%) of older people in the South West, equating to an estimated 495k, would consider moving, with more than a quarter (27%) of retirees in the region – 343k – potentially needing to downsize.

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic creating a strong desire to move home, McCarthy Stone’s research found that South West retirees felt there were too many barriers that disincentivised them to move.

The poll, conducted with YouGov, found that a...

Experts are encouraging cyclists to carry out some crucial bike checks for their safety before heading out on the roads.

Leisure bike brand Bobbin Bikes are giving Brits a list of the most important bike checks to ensure a safe journey as we head towards warmer weather and more daylight hours.

Making obvious checks on brakes and tyres are important as are those less obvious to novice cyclists like gears and chains.

A spokesperson from Bobbin Bikes said: “The days are about to become brighter and we’re really excited for more people to get back outdoors and start...

84% of children and young people aged six to 17 in the South West believe they are capable of making a positive difference to the future of the planet, but almost three in five (59%) of those say they need others to help them.

The findings, from a poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to coincide with the launch of the year’s Great British Spring Clean, reveal that taking ‘eco-action’ outside, such as litter-picking, makes children feel happier (58%) and like they are taking control and doing something positive for the environment (44%)....

In the last few years, the online gambling industry has exploded in popularity. At the same time, playing mobile games has become the norm - this combination of factors means that a lot of the negative perceptions regarding gambling have faded away.

As more and more people have begun to enjoy playing online casino games on their mobile phones, they have been able to separate their assumptions about gambling from the reality. These changes do mean that many people who have never been interested have noticed that they’re missing out.

If you’re someone who’s intrigued by...