The steep hillsides in the uplands of the UK present access problems when it comes to the control of one particularly difficult to manage plant – bracken. The difficulties associated with operating on steep bracken infested land, particularly for the management of livestock, and the difficulties faced by walkers and other land users increase significantly as it spreads. Bracken spread also causes significant problems for the preservation of important archaeological sites.
Chemical control through specialist application is not always possible or viable for small farmers and steep...
The unique Dartmoor Life in the First World War Exhibition is being displayed again from 18 to 24 August in Princetown to celebrate the prestigious award for the best exhibition in Britain and Ireland. The trophy, presented by the Community Archive and Heritage Group, was awarded particularly for inspiring young people to recognise the importance of their cultural inheritance and innovative working together with local history groups.
The Exhibition is presented by the Dartmoor Trust in partnership with Dartmoor National Park Authority and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF...
It’s official – the Ultimate Crisp Sandwich has been decided by the Great British public.
The worthy winner?
A Roasted Vegetable Picnic Roll, bursting with fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella, green pesto and Vintage Cheddar & Spring Onion Burts Chips! The recipe, created by TV chef Dean Edwards, was designed to help Brits liven up dull lunches– no more soggy sarnies or al desko disappointments! Dean created eight tasty recipes in total, all packed full of crunch and texture, inspired by Burts’ core range of flavours.
Wollen Michelmore Solicitors, who have offices in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Dartmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford have been shortlisted from among the brightest and best of the legal profession for the Law Society of England and Wales’ Excellence Awards.
The awards, now in their 10th year, are a recognition of the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process - underpinning our world-renowned legal system.
Clive Meredith, Practice Director for the firm says “What a huge honour to be included in these highly regarded...
A collection of limited edition artworks featuring iconic Marvel comic book covers, hand-signed by industry legend Stan Lee, are available at Castle Fine Art, Exeter from 12 August. In its seventh release in collaboration with Choice Fine Art, Marvel’s fine art publisher, Washington Green has published six new images to join its bestselling ‘Superheroes’ portfolio.
The new collection features a selection of iconic Marvel comic book covers dating from the 1960s through to the 1980s. It includes much-loved characters The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Invincible Iron...
The NHS is advising people not to get caught out by potential hot weather across the South West early next week. The Met Office predicts Monday to Wednesday may be dry, sunny and possibly hot across the South West. As part of its Cover Up, Mate campaign, NHS England South is advising the public to wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. NHS England South Medical Director Nigel Acheson said: “We all like to joke about the Great British Summer, but as July’s mini heatwave showed, just a few hours of unexpected hot sun can be really intense. “The dangers are all too clear, not only getting...
Two of Devon’s favourite parks have been named among the best green spaces in the UK.
The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Stover County Park, which are both managed by Devon County Council, have once again scooped the prestigious Green Flag Award from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
The award, which is currently celebrating its 20th year, recognises and rewards the best green parks and spaces across the country.
The County Council’s parks are among a record-breaking, 1,686 green spaces that will be flying the flag this year as a proud sign to the...
A leading South West mining lawyer has issued a warning to mine owners following an incident where a group of teenagers had to be rescued from a disused mine in Wiltshire after playing Pokemon Go. Mine rescue experts and firefighters had to rescue the four teenagers after they became lost in a network of underground mine tunnels in Box, Wiltshire in July. The teenagers were playing the augmented reality game Pokemon Go and were searching for Pokemon deep underground. Simon Trahair-Davies, head of Stephens Scown LLP’s mining and minerals team said: “Thankfully none of the teenagers were...
On 5th September, Exeter’s cultural venues will celebrate a new season of events taking place in the city.
The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Cathedral, The Cygnet Theatre, Devon Libraries, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter Phoenix and RAMM, will officially announce an exciting programme of events taking place between September and December at a launch party held at The Bike Shed Theatre.
This is the first time the city’s venues have collaborated on such an event and, to mark the occasion, they are opening the launch to the public. Anyone who wishes to find out about the range of...
Appliances from Middlemoor, Danes Castle and Topsham were mobilised to a report of a fire in the filtration system within an anaerobic digester in Exeter.
Upon arrival at the premisies in Oil Mill Lane, Clyst St Mary at 6.40am, crews confirmed a fire involving the carbon filter stack which they set to work extinguishing using two dry powder extinguishers.
By 7.28am the crews had extinguished the fire but there was a presence of gas. A hazardous materials officer was requested and crews donned breathing apparatus in order to open a valve within the premises to ventilate the...
