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A project which is working to secure a future for one of Europe’s most endangered bat species has been awarded £707,000 of National Lottery funding.

The Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project, which has received the grant via the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), will now work for the next five years across the county to secure the long term future of one of the rarest animals in Northern Europe. The project is being led by the conservation charity Devon Wildlife Trust in a partnership involving 18 other organisations.

The project’s manager is Ed Parr Ferris: "We’re delighted to...

Come and Join us at our exclusive Audi Ladies Event - Wednesday 14th October 7.10pm at the Audi Exeter Dealership!

The night is set to be a great success, with over 20 local concessionaires, bringing everything from Michael Spiers Diamonds, Holly Young Millinery, St Leonards Flowers, Love Local handcrafted products, and The Oddfellows pop-up bar, to name just a few!

The night is FREE for all ladies to attend, and everyone will recieve a welcome glass of wine and delicious canapes from Posh Nosh.

Money will be raised on the night in aid of Macmillan Nurses through a...

Exeter’s railway was a triple winner at the national Community Rail Awards held at Torquay’s Riviera International Centre on 1st October.

In front of an audience of more than 330 rail industry staff and volunteers, a campaign to promote the counties’ most scenic rail routes won first prize in the Marketing category. The campaign included the GreatScenicRailways.com website, a stall at London Paddington and an eye-catching advertising campaign. This led to a 40% jump in website traffic for the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership in their work to attract more tourists to the region...

British Transport Police (BTP) officers in the South West are urging the public to do their level best to stay safe when using crossings.

The call comes as they take part in the latest phase of Operation Look, a week of action (5–10 October), which will see extra patrols at a number of crossings.

BTP recorded more than 100 offences at crossings in the region during 2014/15, with 116 offenders identified and dealt with.

While the majority of those offences are committed by motorists, BTP officers also want to make sure pedestrians are aware of the dangers too....