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Entries now open for the RSPCA’s Walk on the Wild Side challenge

Wildlife lovers are being invited to sign up for the RSPCA’s autumn active fundraising event ‘ Walk on the Wild Side ’.

The event invites participants across England and Wales to complete a walking challenge throughout October.

The fundraising challenge comes at a critical time for the charity as it reveals that last October (2024) was its busiest month for hedgehogs in the last five years*, and also marks the beginning of ‘seal pup season’ - when the RSPCA’s wildlife hospitals also typically see a spike in grey seals admitted as orphans, or struggling to feed and are...

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Council leader praises swift rail response

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 5:47pm

Devon County Council leader, John Hart, has today offered praise for the “swift” response to the unprecedented rail problems affecting the South West.

The disruptions are mainly the result of the recent severe weather destroying around 80m of coastal track near Dawlish limiting the region’s transport links.

Extra pressure came over the weekend when a landslip on track near Yeovil cut off Devon’s rail link to the rest of the country.

Although initial expectations thought the repair work would take a week the line was re-opened just a day later.

However the...

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DEFRA Minister Unveils Bicton College Business Centre

The DEFRA Minister George Eustace today (07/02/14) opened a new £1 million workspace hub at Home Farm, Bicton College, which only a year ago received £300,000 of Rural Growth Network capital funding.

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for farming, food and marine environment travelled to the county to offer his support for a range of local business initiatives. The visit draws attention to the work which is underway to support the rural economy and to help businesses highlight their needs and access help and advice.

The Farmhouse Business Centre project at Bicton...

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Heavy rain to remain all week

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 2:13pm

Devon is on course for more bad weather as the Met Office predicts heavy rain and strong wind from tonight until the end of the week.

The forecasters say that several more areas of low pressure, bringing heavy rainfall are expected to hit the county from tonight onwards. The fresh wind and rain bring with them more pressure from flooding in much of the South West particularly in areas already badly affected by the recent exceptional rainfall. The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “There remains some uncertainty in timing of the frontal system, but 10 to 20 mm rainfall is likely...

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Exeter accountants appoint new IT Director

Authored by PR Prose
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 11:54am

As part of a continuing and significant investment in its IT systems and infrastructure, Exeter accountants and financial planners Old Mill is creating its first ever post of IT Director.

Highly experienced IT specialist James Gifford will start in the role on Monday where he will head up Old Mill’s existing three-man IT team across its five West Country offices.

The 41-year-old has many years of senior-level IT experience within the professional services sector; previous roles include Director of IT Business Information Systems at RSM Tenon and more recently Baker Tilly...

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Dawlish alternative route choice revealed

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 11:33am

Network Rail has revealed its choice for an alternative railway line to the heavily damaged Dawlish line today.

The plans come as the rail authority had consider an alternative to the current coastal line after the recent storms destroyed an 80m section of track near Dawlish.

The potential route from Okehampton to Plymouth via Tavistock through areas of Dartmoor National Park has already come under criticism from some transport campaigners as it bypasses large areas of South Devon.

Calling for further rail investment in the Exeter Daily today , Transport Campaigner...

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World of Jobs first for Exeter

Authored by cmorgan
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 11:11am

An international jobs fair – the first of its kind in the South West - is due to take place in Exeter on 26 March.

‘The World of Jobs” at the Corn Exchange, Exeter will show-case jobs from around the world. It is aimed at people of all ages who want to find out more about working abroad or elsewhere in the UK and will be hosted by the European Employment Service (EURES) and Jobcentre Plus, Devon Cornwall and Somerset. It is part funded by the European Commission.

Between 10am and 3pm anyone attending will be able to meet employers, apply for jobs and speak to expert...

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LIfe-saving message in a bottle

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 10:10am

Bikers from voluntary emergency courier service Devon Freewheelers are helping to save even more lives after agreeing to help the Lions Club distribute bottles for use by vulnerable people.

The Message in a Bottle (MIB) scheme comprises bottles designed to contain vital information that can aid NHS emergency services in the event of a medical crisis in the home.

A plastic bottle is labelled with a green cross, filled with personal and medical details and kept in the fridge. Green cross stickers are then fixed to the back of the front door and the door of the fridge so that...

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Rail investment now for Devon’s future

Authored by Martyn Goss
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2014 - 9:53am

I have been a Devon transport campaigner since 1975, during which time we have pressed for greater investment in railway lines and trains. In that time we have successfully seen the re-opening of stations at Pinhoe, Digby & Sowton, Ivybridge and the reintroduction of more frequent services on many local lines. This is to be applauded.

However it is now becoming abundantly clear that our railway infrastructure in and around the county is in trouble. We desperately need urgent and deep attention to the whole rail system in the region. No wonder people are feeling abandoned by...

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The bad weather continues...UPDATE

Thought the worst of the miserable weather was over?

Think again!

Mother Nature has yet more rain in store for us this week with ice in some parts this evening.

The Met office forecast is as follows:

Monday: A drier day generally with bright or sunny spells although still with some showers, these becoming less frequent in the afternoon. Much lighter winds than of recent days. Maximum Temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Becoming wet and windy again on Tuesday, with strong to gale force winds and squally, possibly wintry, showers...

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Three appliances called to Feniton fire

Three appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to a kitchen fire in Fenition today ( Sunday 9th February).

The incident, which took place at 1.58pm, resulted in extreme damage to the kitchen.

Crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, together with positive pressure ventilation to extinguish the fire. Despite this the kitchen received 100% damage by smoke and 5% damage by fire.

The cause of the fire was accidential and there were no reported casualties.

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