Trading Standards is aiming to reduce the number of incidents in which babies and toddlers (under fives) are being accidently poisoned in Devon, Somerset and Torbay.
A recent report published by Public Health England shows that accidental poisoning is on the rise in the South West, with more children aged 0-4 being rushed to A&E. The report says that from 2014 to 2018 there were 186 emergency admissions in Devon, 206 in Somerset and 36 in Torbay because of accidental poisoning. Buy Wise Be safe is a campaign by Trading Standards South West, a partnership of 15 local authority...
Armed Forces Day takes place in Exeter on Saturday (23 June) with a march through the city centre and salute from the Guildhall. 243 Field Hospital will be exercising their Freedom of the City and leading the parade, which sets off from Paris Street at 11am and includes the Barnstaple Youth Band, Exeter Pipes and Drums and over 400 serving personnel, veteran associations and cadet forces. The parade heads along the High Street and past Exeter’s Historic Guildhall, where the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Rob Hannaford will be taking the salute along with the Deputy Lieutenant and...
As your holidays quickly approach, there is no doubt you’ve got a lot on your mind. For those who live in the Birmingham area, there are so many amazing cities and destinations within flying distance out of Birmingham Airport, giving you a wide array of vacation options. While it’s understandable that your mind is probably on the planning, details, and itinerary, it’s important to also think about how you plan to keep your property and vehicle safe while you’re away. This is even more the case if you’re taking off for a long-stay holiday.
Exeter Little Theatre Company (ELTC) prepare to bring the laughs in The Comedy of Errors.
Set sail for Greece with Exeter Little Theatre Company (ELTC) this July as it brings to life William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
The Barnfield Theatre will transform into the Greek city of Ephesus, a summer destination where crowds can enjoy a perfect evening of entertainment and laughs.
Meet Egeon (played by Andrew Mimmack), a merchant of the rival city Syrcause after being caught upon Ephesus’ shores and is facing execution unless he pays a huge...
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see what goes on behind the big red wall off Exeter’s Topsham Road has had unprecedented interest for a series of exclusive summer evening concerts.
Organisers at Wyvern Barracks say their first night of three is almost sold out. The events will see David FitzGerald from BBC Radio Devon hosting the 6 Rifles concerts along with folk superstar headliners Show of Hands and Devon choir The Lost Sound.
The three nights of summer shows called “100 years Behind the Red Brick Wall” will be filled with music and storytelling documenting a century...
Explorer, writer and TV presenter Monty Halls will be recounting tales of his latest adventures in the wilds of Europe and on the magical Galapagos Islands at Bayards Kitchen on Thursday, June 28.
During his presentation, Monty will talk about the remarkable individuals, routes and locations he came across while filming in these extraordinary environments for Channel 4. The voyagers travels are illustrated by stunning images and exclusive footage.
The presentation has already received widespread acclaim, and played to a full house at the Royal Geographical Society,...
Visitors to East Devon District Council’s Seaton Wetlands nature reserve are being warned to expect some major disruption to normal site visiting in July, as Western Power Distribution are due begin work there on Monday 2 July to move overhead power lines underground. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday 26 July.
During the first two weeks (Monday 2 July to Friday 13 July) the car park and paths to the Tower Hide and Stafford Marsh will be closed from Monday to Friday. So the Countryside team is recommending that visitors explore nearby Seaton Marshes, which is accessed...
Rob Baxter says he and his Exeter Chiefs squad should relish what is another ‘exciting’ Heineken Champions Cup pool for the upcoming season.
The Chiefs have been named in Pool Two of the 2018/19 competition, lining up alongside reigning Top14 champions Castres Olympique, Irish giant Munster and Premiership rivals Gloucester.
For the Chiefs, both Castres and Munster are new opponents, having never faced either in competitive action before. The latter, however, do provide a pre-season test for Baxter’s side when they lock horns in Cork on Friday, August 24.
As the nation prepares to Bake for Heroes, six novice bakers have been discovering the benefits of baking for their wellbeing thanks to Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre and the Column Bakehouse in Devonport. Veterans took part in a baking masterclass and over the course of an afternoon learnt how to make focaccia bread, a baguette and a classic British bloomer as well as acquiring the skills to make bread at home. Using simple ingredients; flour, water, yeast and salt; they mixed, kneaded and rolled dough into the three loaves. These were left to prove before being baked to...
South West Water have become official supporters of the region’s largest youth community sports event. The South West Rotary Youth Games is helping create a happier and healthier future by delivering inspiring, innovative and accessible sports and physical activity events across Devon and Cornwall.
Around 10,000 young people across the South West take part in the Games journey every year and the 2018 season climaxes with the Summer Finals set to take place at Dawlish Leisure Centre on Saturday 7 July.
Alan Hyde, Head of Public and Community Relations, South West Water said...
