Local News

Centuries of Devon history celebrated by new heritage boards and maritime trail

Topsham’s history takes centre stage with the unveiling of new heritage boards and a Maritime Trail—an exciting project that’s earned the support of the Earl of Devon.

The aim of the new heritage information boards and trail is to connect visitors and residents with the town’s extraordinary past.

Through the project led by Topsham Museum, the trail and boards tell a story from Roman occupation, through Atlantic fishing ventures and a thriving wool trade, and across centuries of maritime shipbuilding and commerce.

The new installations offer engaging insights...

Full story

Green Flag Award for Grand Western Canal Country Park

The Grand Western Canal Country Park is among a record number of parks and green spaces to receive a Green Flag Award on Tuesday.

It’s the 11th consecutive year that the Country Park has received the honour from the Green Flag Awards Scheme which recognises the best green spaces in the world.

This international award, which coincides with Love Parks Week, is now into its third decade. It is a sign to the public that the Country Park offers the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and provides excellent visitor facilities.

The Green...

Read more

New mobile app helps Ambulance Service save lives

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 6:36pm

Lives could be saved this summer thanks to a new system being used by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).

SWASFT has recently adopted the three-word global address system called what3words in its Control Room to locate patients within a three-square metre area.

999 callers can use the free app to find the three-word address for their location, and share it with the call handler.

The Control Room can use the address to identify the precise location, and send help exactly where it is needed.

SWASFT is encouraging people to download...

Read more
HRH Duchess of Cornwall meets donkeys called William and Harr. Photo: The Donkey Sanctuary

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits The Donkey Sanctuary

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon today (Wednesday 17 July) to commemorate the charity’s 50th anniversary.

Her Royal Highness, who is today celebrating her 72nd birthday, officially named The Donkey Sanctuary’s latest arrival, a three-week-old foal. The foal, which The Duchess named Sweet Pea, was born into the care of the charity after her mum, Poppy, was relinquished to The Donkey Sanctuary when her owner could no longer care for her.

Her Royal Highness was welcomed to The Donkey...

Read more

New swing bridge installed on popular cycle and walking route

Riverside users in Exeter are enjoying a new cycle and foot bridge on a popular route into the city.

The new King’s Arms swing bridge linking Haven Banks to the Kings Arms Isthmus – land that includes footpaths and cycle paths beside the Trews Weir Flood Relief Channel – has been installed and is now open to use.

The old bridge, which was first installed in 1972, had deteriorated over time and become rotten in places.

It was lifted out last summer and replaced with a temporary structure. The new bridge is almost identical but made of steel. Metalwork from the old...

Read more

The Donkey Sanctuary stars on CBBC show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:55am

Staff at the state-of-the-art veterinary hospital at the international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary will feature on the CBBC show ‘The Pets Factor’ this Friday 19 July. The show will be aired at 9.05am and repeated later in the day at 4.35pm.

James Greenwood, one of the show’s professional vets visited The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon earlier this year, where he rolled up his sleeves and donned his surgical gown and assisted veterinary staff in performing castrate operations on three colts named Ben, Moshi and Casey.

The popular children’s show presented by...

Read more
Green Flag

Green Flag status for district council’s gardens and nature reserve

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:31am

The prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space - has yet again been presented to East Devon District Council’s Manor Gardens in Exmouth, Connaught Gardens, in Sidmouth and Seaton Wetlands nature reserve.

These places are among a record number of UK parks and green spaces, which have today earned a highly sought after Green Flag Award. The flag is a sign to the public that these spaces boast the highest possible environmental standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent visitor facilities.

As a district, East Devon is extremely lucky...

Read more

University of Exeter campuses recognised as among the best green spaces in the country 

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 10:50am

The University of Exeter’s beautiful campuses have been recognised as among the best green spaces in the country.

The grounds at the Streatham, St Luke’s and the University’s Cornwall campus in Penryn have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards again for the quality of their horticulture, trees, plants and flowers, as well as their facilities, which are enjoyed by students, staff and visitors.

The grounds staff at the University of Exeter work extremely hard all year round to keep the estate beautiful and accessible while also creating habitats that protect wildlife and...

Read more
Exeter Foundation fundraising

Housebuilder raises £30,000 for Exeter Chiefs Foundation

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has been throwing its support behind Exeter Chiefs Foundation - raising funds and creating awareness for a range of charities and groups in the region.

Taking part in an array of fundraising activities, staff from the five star housebuilders have worked alongside suppliers and sub-contractors to raise an impressive £30,000 as part of its long term support of the charity.

Staff were involved in a wide range of activities from a gala ball through to furniture sales, golf day and cake sales.

“We are delighted to continue our support...

Read more
The winning Keys Stage 1 entry in this year's CPRE Devon children's art competition

Devon schoolgirls triumph in countryside charity’s art and writing competitions

A five-year-old girl from Exeter and two ten-year-old girls from Tavistock have won the top prizes in this year’s art and writing competitions held by the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE Devon).

The charity received the highest ever number of entries from primary schools in Devon, many of whom took part for the first time, including several in Exeter and Plymouth.

After careful deliberation, the top prize in the Key Stage 1 category of the art competition went to 5-year-old Florence Farnell from Bowhill Primary School in Exeter. Her charming...

Read more

Inspirational Devon headteacher awarded honorary degree

An inspirational Devon headteacher who helped transform a city school has been awarded an honorary degree.

The achievements of Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of The Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, have been recognised by the University of Exeter.

Moira joined St James School, Exeter in 2007 as Deputy Headteacher, later becoming Headteacher. Her unrelenting focus on school improvement transformed St James School from one of the lowest performing schools in the country to one of the top performing in Devon for both progress and attainment.

The Ted Wragg Trust,...

Read more
your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather