Paignton Zoo has bred a species of venomous lizard for the first time. Two Mexican beaded lizards have hatched at the Devon zoo. Incredibly, the moment one egg hatched was captured by Zoo photographer Elliye Stobbart.
This CITES protected lizard (Heloderma horridum) is a venomous species found principally in Mexico and southern Guatemala. Heloderma means "studded skin", and with its dramatic black and yellow beaded body, this predator is quite a sight from the moment it hatches. Animal experts are unsure why it has venom at all, but scientists have found that it contains enzymes...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (25-27 January):
THEATRE
Annie
Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Clyst Vale Community College present: Annie. Everyone’s favourite orphan is back! This wonderful, heart- warming show is brought to life by the extraordinary talented students of Clyst Vale Community College as they hit the Barnfield stage once more; bringing the same energy, professionalism and passion that has become a hallmark of their productions. Tickets £12 (£10). https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/annie...
Further information for the residents of Woodbury about a trial to collect cardboard in an additional recycling bag will be sent out later this month.
From March 1, around 850 households in the village will be asked to collect their cardboard in a white foldaway collection bag instead of their green recycling box and have it collected from the kerbside with their other recycling containers on their usual recycling collection day.
Every household will receive a letter from East Devon District Council’s recycling team with more information about the trial, and when their new...
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is warning that hundreds of people in the city could still face financial hardship despite changes to Universal Credit announced by the Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd.
Universal Credit rolls together six existing (or legacy) benefits into a single claim and one monthly payment; replacingincome-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment & Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support.
Amber Rudd announced thatthe Government will not extend the two-child...
Princesshay has announced a planned refurbishment of its toilets.
The Princesshay toilets in Catherine Square will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 28th January 2019. Alternative facilities will be available for customers close by in Catherine Street.
Princesshay also provides the only Changing Places toilet in the city centre, providing facilities with extra equipment and space to meet the needs of all people with a disability. As part of the refurbishment, these toilets will also be upgraded to meet the latest Changing Places standards. The disabled toilets in...
The multiple changes to the State Pension made in 2016 has led many individuals in the UK to be confused over their pension and just how much money they will be receiving once they reach retirement age. This is problematic because it is important to be aware of how much State Pension that you receive so that you can make sure that you are contributing enough to your workplace pension so that you can enjoy your retirement and lead the life that you want to.
Here is all that you need to know to make the right decision and start building towards a fruitful retirement:
One of the highlights of the festive period is a visit to Father Christmas. Last month, Father Christmas was stationed at Darts Farm throughout December in his magical grotto raising a fantastic £2,385.40 for local charity, Hospiscare. Each visitor paid £5 to visit Father Christmas and was presented with a Darts Farm goodie bag.
Michael Dart is one of the Directors of Darts Farm based in Topsham, he comments: “Over the past 10 years our pick-your-own sunflowers have raised a grand total of £26,978.75 for Hospiscare. We are thrilled we can continue to contribute to this valuable...
Both historically and currently, the town of Exeter has been a hub of business and economic activity. With recent investments and expansion, businesses in Exeter are constantly growing and adapting to the ever-widening economic landscape.
Whether a start-up business finding its footing or a well-established company, it can be difficult to find the time and means to place an acute focus on logistics like accounting and legal matters. That’s why businesses in Exeter have turned to Ageras for a streamlined process providing trustworthy accountant candidates.
This article tells about the main mistakes people make when cooking coffee and tells about the proper technique of making delicious coffee and the various secrets of brewing this drink.
Most people love to eat delicious, fragrant and exciting coffee every morning before a hard day. The popularity of this drink is really high. But in order to prepare a really delicious, fragrant coffee, you need to have an interesting art of cooking coffee, which is not at all as complex as it is imagined, it can be easily seized by any person, if you know and adhere to the basic rules of making...
The Donkey Sanctuary is celebrating 50 years since it was founded by its inspirational visionary: Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE.
The international animal welfare charity and award winning visitor attractioncelebrates its golden anniversary with a whole host of special events throughout 2019. The anniversary celebrations will be launched on 23 January, which would have been Dr Svendsen’s 89th birthday.
An awareness-raising highlight of 2019 will be presenting an artisan garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May. The ‘Donkeys Matter’ garden will act as a focal point to...
