“Now is not the time for complacency and we must all continue to adhere to the advice which includes social distancing and only making essential… Read More »The pressures to open the West Country’s beaches

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

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