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Scientists trying to grow Devon tea plants in space

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Kirk England

Image caption, Twelve young tea plants from Dartmoor will be placed in to soil very similar to that found on the Moon and on MarsEnvironment and tourism correspondent, BBC South WestScientists are using plants from Devon to test whether it is possible to grow tea in space. Seedlings cultivated near Ashburton have been planted in soils which are similar to those found on the Moon and Mars as part of a research project at the University of Kent.
Farmers 'making a change' to cut carbon emissions

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

Farmers 'making a change' to cut carbon emissionsKirk EnglandEnvironment and tourism correspondent, BBC South WestBBCJonathan Smith helps farmers and growers "measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint"A South West farmer said many in the industry were "embracing the challenge" of working more sustainably.
South West Water customers speak out over water bill increase

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Erin Black |Alex Green |Kirk England

Image caption, Christine from Plymouth said she felt "very angry" her bill had increased because she did not have a water meterDisgruntled South West Water (SWW) customers have been speaking out after the utility company announced average customer bills for this year would go up by 28%. The increase followed the news the £50 government contribution towards SWW customers' bills had also been removed.
South West Water customers speak out over increase

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Erin Black |Alex Green |Kirk England

Disgruntled South West Water (SWW) customers have been speaking out after the utility company announced average customer bills for this year would go up by 28%. The increase followed the news the £50 government contribution towards SWW customers' bills had also been removed. Christine from Plymouth said she felt "very angry" her bill had increased because she did not have a water meter, despite being told she was not eligible for one.
SWW customers 'struggling' to meet rise in water bills

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

Kirk EnglandEnvironment and tourism correspondent, BBC South WestSome South West Water (SWW) customers have said they are angry and concerned at water bill rises that came into force at the beginning of April. Chris Dealy from Cornwall said his annual bill had increased from £400 to £623.
Looe in Cornwall sees tourism surge thanks to Beyond Paradise

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Kirk England

Image caption, Ben Palmer described the impact of Beyond Paradise as "fantastic" BBC South West tourism correspondentBusinesses in a Cornwall town have said tourism and revenue have both increased due to BBC drama Beyond Paradise. The programme, now in its third series, is filmed in Cornwall and Devon, with the Cornish town of Looe setting the scene for the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott.
Plans under way for wild beaver release in Cornwall says trust

Mar 4, 2025 | bbc.com | Kirk England

'Nature is on its knees and beavers can help'Kirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondentJ YarrowThe south west of England has been at the forefront of the movement to reintroduce beavers back into the wildMore beavers could be released into the wild in the south west of England "within a year" as part of plans to improve nature, according to a wildlife trust.
'Pretty strong' half term for Devon and Cornwall's attractions

Feb 21, 2025 | bbc.com | Kirk England

'Pretty strong' half term for region's attractionsKirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondentThe Donkey SanctuaryThe Donkey Sanctuary said the start of half term had been "really encouraging", with more visitors to the charity's HQ in Sidmouth Visitor attractions across Devon and Cornwall said they have had a 'pretty strong' half term, with numbers up on last year.
February half term 'really important' for South West tourism

Feb 17, 2025 | bbc.com | Kirk England

February half term 'really important' for tourism Kirk EnglandEnvironment and tourism correspondent, BBC South WestBBCJames Hull, general manager at Kents Cavern in Torquay said half term was "huge" for the attractionFebruary half term is "really important" to the South West's tourism industry, according to the boss of one Devon attraction. "Around 5% of our business will come in this one week," said James Hull, general manager of prehistoric caves Kents Cavern in Torquay.
Devon and Cornwall push for more international tourists

Feb 10, 2025 | bbc.com | Kirk England

Bid to attract international visitors to regionKirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondentBBCTravel agents Akiko Fujiseki and Aya Fujihara spent three days touring Devon and CornwallIt is hoped visitor numbers to Devon and Cornwall from Japan could rise after a promotional tour of the two counties by tour operators from the east Asian country. The whistle-stop tour was arranged by Visit Britain and took in sights including St Michael's Mount, St Ives and Dartmoor.