North Devon to gain more than 8,000 new homes

North Devon to gain more than 8,000 new homes

North Devon and Torridge are in the midst of a housing surge, with thousands of homes either completed, under construction, or planned to meet growing demand.  Data shared with the Gazette by North Devon Council and Torridge District Council highlights the region’s extensive housing development. North Devon Council has reported a total housing capacity of … Read more

MVV Incinerator firm under attack for lack of publicity over Wisbech community consultation consultation meeting

MVV Incinerator firm under attack for lack of publicity over Wisbech community consultation consultation meeting

A meeting held to build bridges between the proposed Wisbech incinerator and the community has been heavily criticised by campaigners. Ginny Bucknor, a lead campaigner with Wisbech Without Incineration, has criticised MVV Environment Ltd, the firm behind plans for the 54-megawatt incinerator planned for the town, following Wednesday’s meeting to set up a community liaison … Read more

West Coast Today – News

West Coast Today – News

Introduction of the new Arran ferry is to bring a knock-on benefit for locals. To continue reading this article you will need to ..   Subscribe for full access to West Coast Today or Register for 1 free article per week Subscribing gives you access all areas of the website, unlimited articles and access to … Read more

Blair’s right, we must stop treating life’s ups & downs as mental health issues

Blair’s right, we must stop treating life’s ups & downs as mental health issues

Blair’s Right, We Must Stop Over-Medicalizing Life’s Ups and Downs Tony Blair’s recent comments highlight the need to rethink how we view normal emotions in today’s society Opinion England, Mental Health, Tony Blair, NHS, Social Media London: The number of kids needing anxiety treatment has skyrocketed, doubling in just four years. The pandemic and school … Read more

Farmer plans fishing lakes as part of diversification

Farmer plans fishing lakes as part of diversification

A prize-winning beef farmer near Ashwater, between Launceston and Holsworthy, is hoping to develop a rural tourist attraction and leisure facility by creating four fishing lakes. Ian Ellacott, a fifth-generation farmer who raises pedigree Red Ruby Devon cattle, has applied for planning permission to construct the lakes, picnic and angling areas, access track, parking, and … Read more