As food price inflation hits 40-year high, industry figures gather at Westminster to call for immediate action to back homegrown UK food security plan
Calls from the UK’s farming and food production heartland are being made for the Government to take decisive action to stop empty supermarket shelves becoming a regular feature of daily life.
An increasing dependence on global supply chains, Covid-19, climate change, and geopolitical shocks has contributed to the highest levels of food price inflation in over 40 years, with over one in ten households now experiencing day-to-...
Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels is warning agricultural businesses and companies across Devon and Cornwall to avoid getting caught out by the much-anticipated rise in fuel duty, which is expected to be announced in the Budget on 30th October.
The business believes that fuel duty – which has been frozen since 2011 – could rise by as much as 10p per litre. This will occur if the Chancellor announces an increase in fuel duty by 5p/litre and removes the temporary 5p/litre cut in fuel duty introduced under the Conservative Government in March 2022. Removing the 5p discount alone will...
When you think about a way to raise funds for a charity of your choosing, does your mind instinctively go towards marathons or bake sales?
Both are pretty standard options, and are the 'go-to' for many people who want to raise money for a charity that they care about. While you may get a thrill from baking a Victoria Sponge cake, neither option is overly thrilling and, after you've done it a few times, can seem a little dull.
There are more fun ways you can raise money for charity, and here, you will be walked through some of the most fun and thrilling options. Enjoy!...
Dota 2, one of the most popular and complex multiplayer online games, has captivated millions of fans worldwide. However, in the United Kingdom, a country where video games are slowly making their mark in mainstream culture, Dota 2 remains somewhat niche. The question of how many Brits actually follow professional Dota 2 matches may seem simple, but it requires a deeper look into several factors, including the game’s popularity and the general interest in esports within the region.
The Popularity of Dota 2 in the UK
Dota 2 is renowned for its unique blend of strategy and...
Last week it was revealed that Neale-Wade Academy, a secondary school in Cambridgeshire, is facing backlash over a new policy requiring students and parents to provide 'medical proof' for period pains to be considered a ‘legitimate absence.’ The policy also states that they will not accept terms such as "unwell," "poorly," or "ill" as explanations for student absences, which has caused an uproar among students, parents, and the broader school community.
The strict new policy has highlighted concerns about the underdiagnosis of conditions that can cause severe symptoms. The NHS...
This Autumn local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing changes to some bus services within the region.
The changes, largely from Sunday 3rd November 2024, include some reliability and punctuality improvements as well as new tendered services in partnership with Devon County Council. Night buses also return in North Devon and Torbay for the festive period from the end of November.
In Torbay temporary timetables are introduced during the next phase of redevelopment works around Torquay Harbourside.
Full details of the services changing are provided...
Trowers & Hamlins and Exeter City Community Trust (ECCT) are pleased announce the renewal of their Community Partnership for a further year. The alliance seeks to drive social change and enhance the well-being of individuals in Exeter and beyond.
In 2023, Trowers & Hamlins joined forces with ECCT, a leading charitable organisation in the South West. Each year, ECCT's wellbeing, inclusion, and sports participation teams and programmes reach more than 50,000 members of the South West community with activities including:
A Year 2 pupil at Exwick Heights Primary School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust has written her own book!
Mala, wrote her book ‘I am a monster who loves to play’ during the summer holidays. It took her two days to finish her story and then five days to draw her own picture book. After it was finished, Mala asked her friend to do some illustrations. The book was completed in early September and printed to be given out to families and friends.
She hopes the story conveys the message that we should celebrate the fact that everyone is different and that we shouldn’t judge...
Donning a hard hat, the Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin Mitchell, recently took part in a special ceremony to mark construction work starting on the city’s newest retirement community, coming soon to Topsham Way, Exeter.
The Retirement Living development by McCarthy Stone has been designed to help to meet the needs of local retirees looking to ‘right-size’ by moving into specialist housing , in turn freeing up much-needed housing stock in the area for first-time buyers and families.
Councillor Kevin Mitchell joined the McCarthy Stone team to address the role McCarthy...
West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , welcomed Steve Race MP for a visit to see the school in action on Friday the 4th of October.
Mr Race was elected as the MP for the Exeter constituency at the last general election, prior to that he had worked for Ben Bradshaw MP. He stated during the election campaign that one of his priorities was fighting for the best start in life for Exeter’s children.
Headteacher Julie Fossey and Deputy Headteacher for Community and Education Joe Bispham, welcomed Mr Race to West Exe School and they had a meeting to discuss how the...
