UK News

Top Tips For Enjoying Your Favourite Sports on a Budget

Sports fans, we all know the thrill of watching a live game, feeling the energy of the crowd, and cheering on our favourite teams. But with ticket prices soaring and subscription services adding up, keeping up with the action without breaking the bank can seem like a tall order.

Fear...

Full story

Peer network launched to support South West business community

The Heart of the South West LEP has launched a Peer Network programme, giving SMEs the opportunity to learn from successful businesses, to help to boost productivity and resilience.

The Peer Networks will be led by an experienced facilitator, with each network consisting of a minimum of 11 owners or managers from the SME business community across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay....

I Live in a City: Do I Really Need a Car?

Urban living is an aspirational goal for many, being a perfect mix of convenience and thrill. Living in a city affords you a quick and simple commute to work and proximity to a vibrant culture and nightlife. The convenience of city life often precludes you from considering such a thing as private transport, but there are situations in which owning a car can be undeniably helpful.

If...

Imran Khodabocus, Director, The Family Law Company

South West family lawyer frustrated that honour based abuse still has no legal definition

The understanding of what constitutes honour based abuse remains legally undefined after the government rejected calls to establish a legal definition.

The rejection comes after the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) made a series of recommendations in July, stating that such abuse remains a hidden crime and one which victims are hesitant to report without greater assurance that they...

Tags:

honour based abuse

HBV

family law

south west family law

The Family Law Company

Do you know where blue plaques are nationally?

You might have heard of blue plaques being positioned in cities to commemorate notable individuals and events associated with specific buildings or locations. You may have even seen them whilst visiting certain cities, and not so much in others. Do you know which cities have the most blue plaques?

Brunel Engraving have put together some useful data that shows where they are located...

Why Professional Event Planning is Worth the Investment

When you think of hosting an event, the details can quickly become overwhelming. Whether it's a corporate gala, a personal milestone celebration, or an industry-specific conference, the intricacies of organising such an event often surpass our initial expectations. This is where professional event planning steps in to transform your dreams into reality, ensuring every detail is perfect. One...

New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP .

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions...

Children and young people across the South and South West to benefit from law firm charitable grants

Foot Anstey LLP, has announced the four community organisations receiving £1,000 grants from its charitable foundation.

The Foot Anstey Foundation funds, raised by employees, are donated to local charities that have local impact.

The four charities receiving the grants are Breakout Youth in Southampton , HomeStart Exeter , Plymouth Football Boot Bank and...

Success for Great South West geothermal and solar but UK offshore wind farms miss out

UK Clean Energy Powerhouse Great South West receives geothermal & solar boost as Cornwall geothermal projects secure first ever UK Contracts for Difference from Government; APPG Celtic Sea to meet this week to discuss offshore progress

Geothermal projects in Cornwall have secured contracts awarded by the Government to provide clean energy for the next 15 years, as part of a 320 MW...

Exeter IT company celebrates new chapter as Jordan Westcott steps up as Managing Director

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its leadership team.

Jordan Westcott, who joined the company over a decade ago, is set to take the helm as the new Managing Director in September 2023. He will succeed Julian Wills, who will transition to the role of CEO.

Jordan joined the company in 2008 at...

Is it Possible to Cut Keys at Home?

Cutting a key, a process that seems both intricate and mystifying to the average individual, traditionally involves a trip to a local locksmith or a key-cutting kiosk. However, with technological advancements and an increasing desire for DIY solutions, many homeowners wonder if it's feasible to undertake this task at home. Let's delve into the nitty-gritty of home-based key cutting and the...

Search form