UK and Welsh governments to explore new rail links between South Wales and England
The UK and Welsh governments have today (2nd Feb) announced they are working together on a £2.7 million study, funded...
Government’s strategy for children’s social care offers promise for kinship, foster care and family help
The government has today (Thursday, 2nd February) set out how it plans to roll out changes to the children’s social...
South West Water continues support for customers through cost-of-living crisis
South West Water is keeping increases to its average household bill for water and wastewater services for 2023/24 well below...
Treatment starts at home – New campaign shows how to treat minor conditions
A new campaign launched by NHS Devon explains how people can treat themselves for minor illnesses and injuries from the...
New professional framework launched could help boost cancer workforce
A new professional framework has been launched as part of the UK-wide Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development programme (ACCEND)....
£30 million Government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways
Future roads could be built using asphalt made from grass cuttings and ‘carbon capturing’ cement, supported by £30 million Government...
South West hospice receives heart warming £2,500 donation from local housebuilder
Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has donated £2,500 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), as part of the...
Social care staff encouraged to get their flu and Covid-19 jabs this winter
Social care staff are being urged to have their Covid and flu vaccinations if they haven’t already. Nationally the hospitalisation...
Start planning your street party to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III
Torbay communities who want to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III this May with a street party are urged...
South Western Railway sets out weekend services following major landslide at Hook
South Western Railway (SWR) has set out its service plan for the rest of this week and weekend, following the...
Regulator reports highest user satisfaction on South West region’s roads
The Office of Rail and Road’s 2021-22 Benchmarking National Highways report, published today, outlines the regional differences in performance across...
New plan for smart EV charging could save consumers up to £1000 a year
Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to...
Cold weather alert issued by UKHSA
With a risk of icy conditions and some snow across the country this week, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)...
Anything is possible New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability
People who have a learning disability and those who care for them are being reminded that it’s not too late...
Sleep out so others don’t have to
Hardy souls are being challenged to sleep out under the Winter night time sky to raise money to help keep...
Protect your home from the bother of bursts as temperatures set to drop
With weather warnings across the region in place for snow and ice this week, South West Water is reminding customers...
Have your say on Torbay’s new Climate Emergency Action Plan
Torbay residents are being asked to give their views on a new Bay wide Climate Emergency Action Plan with a...
National Breast Imaging Academy training programmes will save lives and deliver millions in health savings
By addressing significant breast imaging workforce shortages, the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) is helping to deliver improved outcomes for...
Help NHS by collecting loved ones when they’re fit to leave hospital
As Devon’s NHS continues to experience severe pressure, local NHS teams are asking friends and relatives of people who are...
Five days of strike action across the South Western Railway network, Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 January 2023
South Western Railway (SWR) is urging customers to only travel if absolutely necessary from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 January...
