Awe and amazement at the thousands of miles travelled by little Reed Warbler
Thanks to a tiny ring on its leg, a Reed Warbler caught by the Axe Estuary Ringing Group on the East Devon District Council Nature Reserve last week, revealed it has travelled to Africa and back at least nine times!
The group ring birds for conservation monitoring purposes and have been active on the Axe Estuary reserves for more than ten years. The code on the Reed Warbler’s ring revealed that it was first caught on Seaton Wetlands as an adult in 2009, and has since been caught four times in the...
A sporting challenge led by the world's greatest sailor is being cheered on with special reason by an Exeter accountancy firm.
The qualifiers for the 35th America’s Cup are now underway in Bermuda and, if all goes to plan, four times’ Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie could be lifting the trophy in late June.
Sir Ben, who launched Land Rover BAR (Ben Ainslie Racing) two and a half years ago to bring the prestigious America's Cup back to Britain, is a long-standing client of PKF Francis Clark.
Martin Aldridge, Partner and Head of Marine at PKF Francis Clark,...
Two former East Devon District councillors have been appointed as Honorary Aldermen in recognition of their valued contribution to the communities they represented and to the council they served.
Peter Bowden and David Atkins were both conferred with their new titles after a vote by councillors at an extra ordinary meeting of the district council last week.
Mr Atkins served on the council for a total of 26 years from 1973 to 1991 and from 2007 to 2015 and he held several positions of responsibility on several key council committees including chairman of planning from 1987...
Why not stay behind after the Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival on Wednesday 7th June and enjoy the sounds of the Crediton Town Band all for FREE.
The Concert, Parking and admission to the Flower Festival are all FREE.
There are snacks, meals and refreshments throughout the day in the Boniface Centre, where there is also an exhibition and sale of work by the Newton St Cyres art group.
There is a bus stop by the church and Crediton Railway Station is close by.
Parents in Exeter have expressed concern over their children’s sugar consumption.
The results from the Sugar Smart Exeter survey, where almost 700 Exeter residents had their say about sugar in the city, show Exeter residents are concerned about their sugar intake, with 64% of respondents saying they would like help to reduce the amount of sugar they eat. For parents, their children’s sugar consumption was also a significant worry. The survey also highlights the difficulty in reading food labels, with 24% of respondents unsure how much sugar they are consuming.
A South West neurology research consultant and nurse had the experience of a lifetime as invited guests of the Pope in the Vatican City to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease.
Royal Devon & Exeter hospital Consultant Neurologist Dr Tim Harrower and Senior Neurology Research Nurse Sarah Irvine were among invited international guests of Pope Francis. It was the first ever Papal audience with people affected by Huntington’s disease.
Huntington’s disease is an inherited condition that damages certain nerve cells in the brain which progressively worsens over time and...
The body of a 21-year-old man was discovered by police divers in Exeter Quay during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A Devon & Cornwall Police spokesman said: "Police were notified just after midnight on 31 May to reports of a concern of welfare of a man on the River Exe.
"Officers attended the scene assisted by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service who conducted a search of the water.
"The body of a 21-year-old man was discovered by Police divers."
The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner. His...
Thursday 25 May to Friday 30 June Selected dates and times.
Payable on the day at the start of the event. Booking essential Join knowledgeable Toby Taylor, Site Manager, RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve, to track down the mysterious night creatures of the reserve.
We’ll listen for the evocative haunting churr of the nightjar. Find out some of the folklore associated with these birds and why their old folk names include scissor grinder, goat sucker and fern owl.
A great night to enjoy - two hours made up of walking, stopping, watching, listening and chatting.
The phrase ‘a stitch in time saves nine’ could not be further from the truth for a group of dedicated National Trust volunteers who have spent 5,200 hours sewing life into old chairs. The group, from Killerton House, has been sewing individual tapestries into 16 chairs since January last year and are coming to the end of the momentous project just as Killerton celebrates National Volunteers Week. This year, the House has been reinterpreted to tell the story of how the Acland family gave away their home for the benefit of the nation and the volunteers have carried the thread of the story by...
Hospiscare’s latest shop opened in Heavitree in March and is already doing a roaring trade in a range of electrical goods, homeware, clothes, and second-hand books.
Recently, however, the shop took on a more educational role as the manager Bonnie Gilbert was invited to visit the Heavitree Brownie Troop to share the importance of the work that Hospiscare does.
“The Brownies, all between the ages of seven and ten, were studying the theme of ‘community’, so it seemed like the ideal opportunity to teach them about the importance of Hospiscare and how the charity supports local...
