Staff and volunteers at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park have been left shocked by the sudden death of male giraffe Yoda. The 14-year-old northern giraffe was found collapsed in the giraffe house early this morning.
Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “This has come as a huge shock. He was a noble animal, one of the best-known and best-loved characters in the Zoo. There was no warning. People are in tears.
“It’s a big blow, but when you work with animals you have to deal with the low points as well as the highs.” A post-mortem examination will be carried out by the Zoo’s...
Two brothers killed during the First World War have been reunited on a War Memorial just in time for the 100th anniversary of the end of the war.
The medals had been awarded to the Hine brothers, who lived in the East Devon village of Awliscombe, and came in to Chilcotts Auctioneers to be sold.
Research carried out by Chilcotts uncovered the fact that although both were killed during the First World War, only one brother was commemorated on the War Memorial in the village.
Private George Hine of the 8th Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment, was killed at the age of 24...
The Family Law Company is pleased to announce that Solicitor Hannah Porter has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Devon & Somerset Junior Lawyers’ Division (JLD) committee.
Hannah was previously secretary of the committee and is delighted with her new role. She said:
“I’m thrilled to have been appointed Co-Chair - it’s a great privilege to be working with so many talented junior lawyers and I’m excited to see what the year ahead brings.”
Hannah will be working closely with Co-Chair Ben Butterworth from Michelmores to provide support and encouragement to the...
Urban designers David Birkbeck and Stefan Kruczkowski joined Barratt Homes at Minerva in Exeter to celebrate the five star housebuilder’s 60th anniversary.
David has been CEO of Design for Homes since 2000 and he wrote the Building for Life matrix which is tool used to assess new build applications and is currently working on an updated version to support the National Planning Policy Framework.
Stefan is an urban designer specialising in design within residential developments and works to support Building for life.
On a recent visit to the Minerva development they...
There’s nothing like a competitive game of conkers and teams taking part in the annual Brewin Dolphin Bonkers Conkers event in Exeter were certainly in it to win it.
Taking place at Lloyds Lounge, different businesses were competing – all of them keen to take home the coveted King Conker trophy. For the uninitiated, conkers are the seeds of horse chestnut trees and the traditional game is played between two people who each have their selected conker on a strong piece of string. Players take it in turns to strike until the defeated conker is destroyed.
‘Tis the season to be jolly and the countdown to Christmas has now officially started, as Coca-Cola announces the return of the iconic Christmas truck tour, visiting Exeter from the 10th of November. The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will be stopping in Exeter at Princesshay, Bedford Square from 12pm until 8pm on the 10th November and 12pm until 8pm on the 11th November. Bringing festive magic to people across the UK ahead of the big day, the famous truck tour truly signifies the start of Christmas. In a glittering winter wonderland setting, visitors will be able to enjoy a 150ml can of Coca-...
On Saturday 10th November Exminster Victory Hall is holding an open day to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
A free cream tea is being offered and there'll be an exhibition commemorating the lives of 39 men - and now one woman - whose names are on the Roll of Honour.
Sally Parfitt writes:
Last year when I was researching the 39 men named on Exminster War Memorial I found that there was an individual missing. Violet Irene Nellie Crago.
Known as Irene, she was born in Fremington, North Devon, in 1902, the youngest of three children of...
REPORTS of racist incidents and hate crimes in Crediton are the inspiration behind the first Crediton Diversity Festival, which will be held at the Boniface Centre in Crediton on Saturday, November 10.
Local equalities and diversity campaigner Alan Quick said that reports that people had suffered from racism and other hate crimes locally had inspired him to “do something positive” and organise the event.
He explained: "The aim of the festival is to celebrate the diverse community we live in.
"Each individual is unique and Crediton is a welcoming place for all...
CITY Community Trust’s Santa Run is back for 2018 and we’re excited to welcome as many runners as possible into our CITY centre to start the Christmas celebrations.
The event, supported by our charity partners Age UK Exeter, Children’s Hospice South West, Julian House and Force Cancer, will see hundreds of runners dressed in Santa suits running, jogging and walking through Exeter on Sunday, December 2. The morning offers something for everyone and is split into two separate events, starting with a 5km race, followed by a 2.5km family fun run. So, if you just want to run for a bit...
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