The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) have received reports of several Portuguese Men-of-War washing up on beaches in Cornwall and Scilly Isles just weeks after authorities in Ireland warned local beach goers about a spate of recent strandings of this potentially dangerous floating sea creature. Stings can be exceptionally painful and in extreme cases fatal. MCS says the Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia physalis) are only occasionally reported in UK waters with the last significant UK strandings of the species occurring in 2009 and 2012. “We don’t receive reports of Portuguese Man-of-War...
The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts show returns to Exeter this weekend with over 180 exhibitors showcasing crafty creations and the very latest products and trends from the crafting world.
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned expert you’ll be inspired by what you see, have the opportunity to meet the experts and stock up on supplies from around the world.
One feature simply too big to miss is A Cardigan for Cardigan - a five-metre-wide work of knitted art designed by Lisa Hellier and created over nine months by the people of Cardigan - celebrating the town’s...
We are very excited to announce this year’s Green Energy Awards shortlist. We will be celebrating the success of the sector at our Awards ceremony in Bath on the 29 November. The dinner is usually a sell out, so we encourage those of you who’ve not already booked a table to do so quickly.
The Awards take part after our annual conference and exhibition Renewable Futures, which this year will be focusing on the transition towards a smart, decentralised energy system with distributed generation, greater flexibility and storage.
To book and for more details please follow this...
New homes being built for people in Exeter are set to help generate £100,000 for a community project in Pinhoe.
A report is to come before councillors at Exeter City Council next month recommending £100,000 of funds are allocated to support the development of Pinhole Community Hub.
Pinhoe has been the subject to major new housing developments and the funding comes from New Homes Bonus, money paid to councils by central government for creating and freeing up homes for people to live in.
In July, Exeter City Council approved proposals to replace the library building...
It was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never forget. On 2nd April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands with the aim of recapturing them from Spain. Join us for An Evening with Simon Weston to hear about how the Falklands War changed his life forever, along with the lives of many of his comrades.
Simon is a highly sought after speaker and spaces are limited at the event.
DATE: Monday 7th November – bar opens 7pm for a 7.30pm start
VENUE: Duckworth Suite at Exeter Golf and Country Club
Emergency services were called to a serious collision yesterday (Wednesday 21 September) which closed the M5 North and Southbound at junction 28, Cullompton, and junction 29, Exeter.
Police were informed just after 9am to the incident involving a car and an articulated heavy goods vehicle on the Northbound between junctions 29 and 28.
At one stage, the North and Southbound carriageways were closed in order to facilitate the landing of the Air Ambulance.
The Northbound carriageway remained closed whilst officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team...
Police have released a fresh appeal for 15-year-old Arthur Heeler-Frood, who has not been seen since the morning of Tuesday 6 September.
The family of Arthur have released a further appeal asking their son to make contact.
Caroline and Jeremy Heeler-Frood have appealed directly to their son: “Arthur, we are desperately worried about you. Please make contact. We need to know you are safe. We can work out a solution if there is something troubling you.”
Inspector Antonia Weeks said: “Eight days have now passed since Arthur went missing.
A festival celebrating the Exe Estuary and its cuisine takes place on Exmouth Seafront this Saturday, 24th September.
This year the Exe Estuary Partnership’s Spirit of the Exe Festival joins forces with the second Exmouth Mussel Festival.
The Exe Estuary Management Partnership is a group of the eight councils and a number of other organisations responsible for managing the Estuary including Devon County Council, Natural England and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
The festival takes place on Exmouth Beach/Esplanade from noon till dusk. On offer will be...
A one-mile section of metal barrier at junction 23 of the M5 has reached the end of its working life and will be replaced with a new stronger and safer concrete barrier.
The Highways England scheme, which starts on Monday 10 October, will require extensive excavation and construction along the central reservation with over 1400 tonnes of concrete being used. Detailed planning has been undertaken to ensure the work is delivered as safely and efficiently as possible.
Highways England Project Manager Dave Frampton, said: "The new stronger concrete barrier will help to provide...
Devon green businesses and organisations are reminded to get their entries in for the 2016 Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Awards.
The awards are open to businesses, community groups and educational establishments located in the county. Entry is free and all those who make the shortlist will be invited to the free awards event on November 24th at the Met Office. Each shortlisted entry is visited by the panel of judges before final judging, which takes place in November.
This year's categories include 'Made in Devon', 'Enjoyed in Devon', 'Educated in Devon'...
