Plan to revive heart of city – Homes, offices and restaurants in vision for old factory One of Bristol’s iconic former factories has been earmarked for redevelopment to create more than 200 homes, offices, cafes and restaurants. The old soap factory, close to the city centre, was bought by developers First Base after furniture storeContinue reading “Plan to revive heart of city – Homes, offices and restaurants in vision for old factory”

Community champions are honoured Four South West community heroes have been honoured for making a difference in their home towns. In a year like no other, 22 unique purple plaques, one for each census that has taken place to date, have been awarded to community stars up and down the country. With census day justContinue reading “Community champions are honoured”

‘Sustainable Lives’ sparks a local resident’s new career ambitions Two years ago Gemma’s son started primary school, leaving her isolated and searching for a new positive direction for her life. A chance meeting with an old friend led her to join the EU funded Sustainable Lives project in Newquay, and step into a new excitingContinue reading “‘Sustainable Lives’ sparks a local resident’s new career ambitions”

Singers go mighty wild to raise money for zoo A singing group has been monkeying around filming a zany video to raise funds for Newquay Zoo. The City of Truro Male Choir performed The Lion Sleeps Tonight with the help of actor and comedian Kernow King in aid of the attraction, which is struggling financiallyContinue reading “Singers go mighty wild to raise money for zoo”