“Rural communities suffer from the poorest broadband speeds and worst digital connectivity.” “It’s vital that rural businesses and communities in the UK are no longer… Read More »Digital investment in rural areas

“On the plus side, some positives come out of the wreckage caused by these events…” . We need to be ‘making do’ in these tricky… Read More »Making do in difficult times

“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When you throw something away, it must go somewhere” We need to “re-imagine the way the way we… Read More »Where does most of our fast fashion end up?

“The proposal contravenes the Local Plan in that it does not conserve orenhance the AONB and detracts from the landscape quality.” . Owners of holiday… Read More »Unsustainable tourism in the Sid Valley: caravan park rejected

Britain is to get its very own savannah – a wildflower grassland across 70 miles of Devon. “It only seems to be North Devon. Perhaps… Read More »UK’s largest wildflower grassland to be created in Devon

“The good news is that most homes can reduce their heat loss by 80% through insulation, and there are also some easy wins to save… Read More »Saving Energy at Home

“Time and time again rural are disadvantaged, in the local government funding formula.” . The Leader of Devon County Council is concerned about rising costs… Read More »Funding rural councils

“How to get a refund…” . Offgem have sent out the following public message announcement: Are you owed credit on your energy bill? Learn how… Read More »Are you owed credit on your energy bill?

,,, slowly increasing Dartmoor Pony numbers . The RBST wants us to help “monitor, save and promote our UK native livestock breeds”: Rare Breeds Survival… Read More »Endangered breeds on Peak Hill

“The resilience of the demand for fashion, footwear and beauty products is defying expectations of a slowdown in non-essential spending, despite the squeeze on spare… Read More »We spend less on food and more on clothes

“It is essential that rural businesses measure their carbon footprint and lead the way in reducing their emissions…” … And consider “the overlap between wellness,… Read More »Unsustainable tourism in the Sid Valley?

“It’s nice to report a success: Is it goodbye to the four storey, block of 21 flats out of keeping with a picturesque conservation area?”… Read More »News from Torbay: ‘In defence of our Conservation Areas’

“If we change the life of one person at a time, then we’re doing our part.” . Today, the UN released its latest report –… Read More »Climate change: ways ahead

Premiere of the film exploring the issues at Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday 9 November. . Can we reduce grey squirrel numbers through genetic means? UK… Read More »Should we use gene drive technology to control grey squirrels?

“Chef Mitch Tonks’ South West restaurant chain Rockfish have been honoured in the Marine Stewardship Council UK’s annual awards.” . Last month, Rockfish were keen… Read More »Rockfish wins sustainable seafood award