Travelling to a destination as a tourist whilst trying to have a positive impact on the environment, and respecting a destination’s culture, environment, and local… Read More »Can the tourist industry be ‘sustainable’?
“There needs to be a level playing field for ALL in order for our High Streets to survive.” . Even before the current pandemic, there… Read More »Calls for a fair system of business rates
… a “once in a generation” chance to change the country for the better. . At its daily press briefing today, the government has announced… Read More »New cycle lanes and wider pavements
Everyone is cash-strapped. The best-placed festivals may be local events like Sea Change in Totnes aimed at, and supported by, the community. . Most of this… Read More »Virtual festivals: do they work?
How Sidmouthians feel about traffic and transport, shopping and delivery services, working from home and broadband during the current coronavirus shutdown – and how Sidmouth… Read More »Before and after lockdown in Sidmouth: questionnaire results
A combination of virus fears, economic hardship and travel restrictions could tip the balance in favour of domestic rather than international travel. . The tourist… Read More »The future of tourism in the West Country: part two
… getting involved in a unique location … . If you live near the Exe, here’s a wonderful new project to engage with – even… Read More »Tidelines: a new community project in the Exe Estuary
“Customers can enjoy their food safely whilst bringing in some much-needed business.” . The Town Council website gives several food outlets which are offering a… Read More »Help at hand: pubs and restaurants offering take-away service
This vital part of the economy could be one of the last industries to reopen fully. . As reported in a recent news post, Devon is… Read More »The future of tourism in the West Country
Based on particle capture and breathability, researchers conclude that cotton t-shirts and pillowcases are the best choices for DIY masks. . Many people are busy… Read More »Help at hand: the Sidmouth PPE supply project
In which Pooh learns to Think the Unthinkable Climate Change Rap The sea is full of plastic . Last month, the Herald published the results… Read More »Science Festival writing competition: the winners in full
Corner shops are ‘at the heart of the community’. . One of the findings in the recent questionnaire asking Sidmouthians about life under coronavirus has… Read More »Our changing shopping habits
The results of the questionnaire are published. . Last Monday, the VGS, together with the Town Council’s Environment Committee, put a questionnaire on-line, asking people… Read More »Managing during and after lockdown in Sidmouth
A revolution in how we interact with common technologies in our day-to-day life. . Designers and architects are thinking about how to make public life… Read More »Contactless design post-coronavirus
The latest from Michael Moore is causing a lot of controversy: “This film is the wake-up call to the reality we are afraid to face:… Read More »‘Planet of the Humans’: a new documentary