The spread of a disease that is decimating global bee populations is manmade, and driven by European honeybee populations, new research has concluded.
A study led by the University of Exeter and UC Berkeley and published in the journal Science found that the European honeybee Apis mellifera is overwhelmingly the source of cases of the Deformed Wing Virus infecting hives worldwide. The finding suggests that the pandemic is manmade rather than naturally occurring, with human trade and transportation of bees for crop pollination driving the spread.
Three men found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the vulnerable and elderly for shoddy and unnecessary home repair work, were sentenced today at Exeter Crown Court in a case brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.
Thomas Maughan, 27, and Thomas Mahon, 46, were each sent to prison for 12 months for their part in the fraud.
Both had pleaded not guilty but were convicted after an eight day trial.
The judge said these two were 'the heart of the conspiracy' and although he had sympathy for Mr Maughan’s role as the father of a disabled child, their...
Christopher Catt is celebrating receiving the Coaching for a Cause Award which was presented to him at the International Coaching Awards 2015, held a few weeks ago in Buckinghamshire.
The Awards were hosted by the UK’s leading coach training provider, The Coaching Academy.
Christopher was nominated by Plymouth Music Zone for his innovative work with members of their management team using a blend of Business Emotional Intelligence and coaching in leadership and development.
In 2012 Christopher Catt set up The Life Coach Station in Newton Abbot with its mission of...
Tuesday 9th February 2016 at 19.30 Seasonal music for choir and organ, performed in the candlelit nave of Exeter Cathedral.
The proceeds from this concert will go towards the Cathedral Choir Tour Fund. Ticket Information £5-£12 (reserved or unreserved) from 01392 285983 or online.
Princesshay and Exeter BID are pleased to announce their support and commitment to the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance, a local organisation established in 2015.
The main aim of the alliance is to reduce the stigma and misconceptions of dementia by raising awareness in the Exeter community and for local businesses to consider their service provision for people living with dementia.
Twenty members of the team from Princesshay and Exeter BID including Store Managers, the security and cleaning team, Centre Management and BID Ambassadors attended two Dementia Friends sessions...
Rob Hunter insists Exeter Chiefs are fully focused on the task in hand as they prepare to welcome Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens to Sandy Park today (Sunday at 1pm).
With just two points separating last season’s champions and the Chiefs at the summit of the table, the stakes are certainly high for both clubs as they reach the halfway point of the domestic season.
Buoyed by their bonus point victory at Worcester Warriors last time out, the Devon club will not only be looking to build on that success, but at the same time inflict a blow of their own on the Londoners, who...
People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any key issues for the city.
Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on 17 February at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.
The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with three minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three to four speakers to allow time for discussion.
Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection...
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell has been named in Eddie Jones’ England squad to face Scotland in their RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield (4.50 pm) on Saturday.
Jones has has also chosen Owen Farrell at inside centre while Danny Care starts at scrum-half.
Joe Marler is named at loosehead prop with George Kruis partnering Joe Launchbury in the second row.
Courtney Lawes is fit enough to be named among the replacements which include three debutants – Jack Clifford, Paul Hill and Ollie Devoto.
Harlequins' Chris Robshaw starts at blind-side flanker, James...
The magnificent nave of Exeter Cathedral, which houses the longest continuous vaulted ceiling in Europe, is to return to its medieval roots for the hosting of a Spring Fair. The event is sponsored by Bonhams and takes place on Thursday 10th March 2016. Unlike its medieval ancestor, the modern day Spring Fair will be a quieter affair (no trading in live animals!) and will feature an array of stalls selling crafts and artisan gifts, and visitors will also be able to take time out to enjoy a traditional Devon Cream Tea provided by the Cathedral Café. The market will run between the Cathedral'...
An application for a new Park and Ride site serving Exeter is due to be submitted next week (w/c 8 February).
The proposed 556-space “Round Field” Park and Ride facility, next to the A30 slip road on the south west outskirts of the city, will go before the County Council's Development Management Committee later in the year – with April being the earliest it would be considered.
The scheme will provide increased choices for people travelling into Exeter city centre from the south and west of the city, and is expected to reduce pressure on the Alphington Road corridor and...
