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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

UK health and life insurer The Exeter has announced that seven of their colleagues are preparing to cycle 340 miles from London to Paris in June 2026, as part of a major fundraising effort for the company’s corporate charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team has already raised more than £23,000, with fundraising continuing ahead of the challenge. The ride reflects The Exeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting Macmillan’s work, which provides care, practical support and advocacy for people affected by cancer across the UK.

The Exeter has organised a range of...

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Bat’s sea crossing is first from UK to mainland Europe

A tiny bat found in the Netherlands is believed to provide the first direct evidence that British bats migrate over the sea between the UK and mainland Europe.

The bat, a Nathusius’ pipistrelle, flew from Blagdon near Bristol across the country and over the North Sea before settling in a farm building near the coast in Friesland – a direct journey of 596 kilometres (370 miles).

Bat experts in both countries are working together to learn more about this remarkable journey and its implications for bat conservation and offshore windfarms.

A miniature identity ring had...

Go green in the great outdoors!

A new events leaflet from Teignbridge Council is encouraging people to get out and about in the great outdoors over the next three months.

Teignbridge has launched a new-look compact Green Spaces Events Guide for January – March.

With 17 events scheduled at 7 of the council’s managed wildlife sites the new ‘Green Spaces Events Guide’ is packed with fun forays into nature that are suitable for all ages. It tells you everything you need to know about each individual event, the vast majority of which are free.

They range from archery at the Green Flag award-winning...

Antarctic’s Pine Island Glacier in ‘irreversible retreat’

New models predict 3.5-10 mm sea-level rise over the next 20 years. An international team of scientists has shown that Pine Island Glacier, the largest single contributor to sea-level rise in Antarctica, has entered a period of irreversible, self-sustained retreat and is likely to increase its discharge into the ocean in comparison to the last decade.

The current imbalance of the West Antarctic ice sheet and its related contribution to ongoing sea-level rise is well established. In particular, Pine Island Glacier has receded by about 10km during the last decade and alone...

Busy weekend for Fire Service

It has been a busy weekend for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, with appliances being called to several dramatic incidents.

Today has seen Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service rescue a woman trapped in mud in Newton Abbot.

The incident, which occured at 3.54pm, saw two appliances from Newton Abbot and a specialist rescue team from Camels Head mobilised.

The woman in question was suffering from with ankle injuries and was stuck in the mud in the River Teign. On arrival the crews reported that the female was stuck in the mud up to her knees...

Reebok to provide Exeter with a Fit Hub

This Saturday 25th January, Reebok will provide the people of Exeter with a more accessible route to fitness by launching the city’s first ever Fit Hub at Tony Pryce Sports, Guildhall Shopping Centre. The new Reebok FitHub will serve and support the local fitness community, offering new ranges of Reebok clothing and accessories specially designed for fitness as well as FREE fitness tests, classes, challenges and advice, via fully qualified trainers.

To celebrate the FitHub’s opening, Reebok is inviting the local community to come down to Tony Pryce throughout the day (11am – 5pm),...

Countdown to the Big Farmland Bird Count

In just over two weeks, hundreds of farmers from across the country will be taking part in the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT) Big Farmland Bird Count.

Jim Egan, from the GWCT’s Allerton Project, said:

“The response to our Big Farmland Bird Count, which takes place on the 1 – 7th February, has been remarkable and we are thrilled that so many farmers have signed up to take part. We are also delighted that the count is being backed by many important farming organisations such as LEAF, FWAG, NFU, CLA, the Soil Association, Conservation Grade plus many others...

Fire Service called to Marshland Rescue

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to a dramatic incident today ( Saturday 18th January) after a woman got trapped in a marsh whilst walking her dogs.

The incident took place at 11.14 am.

Fire Control received a 999 call from a local woman who whilst out walking her three dogs at Abbeyford Woods just north of Okehampton accidently wandered into marshland resulting in her becoming stuck in the marsh and slowly sinking.

Distressed and suffering from the onset of hypothermia the caller was slightly disorientated and was unable to give the fire...

Exeter agency backs deaf association call

An Exeter based interpreting agency for Deaf and hard of hearing people is supporting a move by the British Deaf Association (BDA) calling for all public bodies and agencies to be required by law to provide a Deaf person with a registered communication professional. As the South West’s leading interpreting agency, Deafinite Interpreters is supporting the vital campaign to ensure full access for everyone. Talking about the campaign Helen Caldwell, a founding director of Deafinite Interpreters, said: “It is vital that Deaf and hard of hearing people are supported by qualified, registered BSL...

Princesshay and WESC raise more than £30,000

The partnership between Princesshay and Exeter-based charity WESC Foundation has raised in excess of £30,000 in just 12 months.

WESC Foundation, located on Topsham Road, provides specialist care, education and therapy to children and young people with visual impairment and complex needs. More than 100 children and young people attend WESC daily, weekly or all year round from all over the UK. The partnership with Princesshay began in January 2013. Since then, WESC Foundation has been actively fundraising and raising the awareness as well as building strong relationships with the...

Heavy rain warning issued for Saturday

More bad weather is on its way over the weekend with forecasters expecting heavy rainfall throughout today (Saturday).

The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for rain for Devon this morning which could see travel disruption and further flooding take place throughout the region.

The chief forecaster for the Met Office: “A complex set of frontal systems will move up into the southwest of Britain during Saturday morning and afternoon.

“The associated rainbands are likely to slow or stall for a few hours, before resuming their eastward progress later in...

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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

Bat’s sea crossing is first from UK to mainland Europe

Go green in the great outdoors!

Antarctic’s Pine Island Glacier in ‘irreversible retreat’

Busy weekend for Fire Service

Reebok to provide Exeter with a Fit Hub

Countdown to the Big Farmland Bird Count

Fire Service called to Marshland Rescue

Exeter agency backs deaf association call

Princesshay and WESC raise more than £30,000

Heavy rain warning issued for Saturday

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