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Widespread drought-sensitive butterfly population extinctions could occur in the UK as early as 2050 according to a new study published today in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change.

However, the authors conclude that substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions combined with better management of landscapes, in particular reducing habitat fragmentation, will greatly improve the chances of drought-sensitive butterflies flying until at least 2100.

The study was led by the UK’s Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) in collaboration with the University of Exeter,...

Axe Vale and District Conservation Society are holding a volunteer open day at Seaton Wetlands (between Colyford and Seaton) on Tuesday 18 August to discover all about the work of the organisation.

In partnership with East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team, they are hosting an open day to help you discover the wildlife of the valley and introduce the Axe Vale organisation and the many volunteering opportunities available.

During the day you will be able to watch wading birds from the hides, identify moths, enjoy insect and wild flower walks, along with pond dipping...

An Exeter restaurant is asking holidaymakers to think of their ‘local’ as they’re sunning themselves abroad by sending a postcard back home to the family restaurant. The team at Toby Carvery on Rydon Lane will thank people who send a postcard from their travels to the restaurant with a free roast on their return to the UK, so they can indulge in a classic British dish after sampling local food abroad. Donna Hayman H, general manager at Toby Carvery Exeter, said: “Holidays are a great time to relax and enjoy the sunshine but there’s nothing like coming back to home comforts like your own...

A brother and sister from Exeter whose dad has survived cancer are saying a supersized ‘thank you’ for every action, big or small, that’s helping Cancer Research UK fight the disease.

Keon, 8 and Erin Byrne, 6, from Bradninch posed with a giant ‘Thank You’ card alongside their dad Matt, aged 42, who has been treated successfully for cancer of the tongue.

Together, Keon and Erin are sending a very personal message to everyone in Devon who has supported Cancer Research UK in any way. They are highlighting the importance of every action, from the smallest gestures to the...