Despite recent news headlines that a local beaver population had ‘disappeared’ from their East Devon home, a local wildlife charity is now claiming that it has evidence that they are very much alive.
In November the BBC reported the concerns of some local people that they had not had sightings of beavers on the River Otter for some weeks.
This ‘disappearance’ was then reported by national newspapers. However, Devon Wildlife Trust has now come forward with evidence which shows that the beavers are still there, although they may have relocated their homes, known as lodges,...
Devon & Cornwall Police have released a statement following rumours of planned terrorist attacks in the region.
The statement reads: “The current threat across the UK from international terrorism remains ‘severe’, meaning an attack is highly likely.
“The increased level of activity is matched by UK police, security and intelligence services who are working tirelessly and at pace to confront the terrorist threat and keep the public safe.
“Police are aware of stories circulating on social media about apparent attacks at specific sites and times.
“As soon as I enter Exeter Cathedral I make a beeline for Liz for a cuddle and a catch up!”
It’s not me being talked about but Liz, one of our amazing bereavement supporter volunteers. I was at Hospiscare’s Light Up A Life Service in the cathedral and met a lady who comes along every year.
She comes for two reasons, to remember her mum and catch up with Liz. When her mum died she found that our care continues with a dedicated support volunteer.
It was the first time I had attended this service and it was exactly as everyone had described to me; a lovely evening of...
Local PR consultancy Glen King PR established in 2005, celebrated its tenth anniversary with expansion of the team and a move to a larger city-centre office in the summer of this year. London-born David Greensmith, with over 40 years’ experience in engineering and construction has now joined the company as Business Development Director.
The company has a diverse portfolio of clients across the region, including locally-based wealth managers, Brewin Dolphin; award-winning chartered accountants, Haines Watts and WESC Foundation School and College. With a vast knowledge and experience...
House prices in the South West will see an increase of 5% over the course of next year according to the RICS housing forecast for 2016. This is lower than the national average increase of 6% but the same as London and Northern Island. The North East is likely to see the most modest price rise with a predicted increase for 2016 at 3%. Transactions nationally will edge up to between 1.25 and 1.3 million (from 1.22 million in 2015). In the South West transactions are expected to rise to 101k in 2016 from 97k in 2015. Although housing has climbed the policy agenda with supply issues dominating...
Devon and Cornwall Police is asking everyone this festive season, and throughout the coming year, to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime.
The Force’s two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. Although many people use the service responsibly there are still a significant number who, whether through ignorance or impatience, waste police time and also increase call waiting times for genuine callers.
On Christmas day last year officers were incredulous to receive a...
Devon is looking forward to a welcome economic boost, thanks to Christmas this year, says VisitDevon.
Latest findings forecast that visitors will spend £104million in Devon for the Christmas period. With over 180,000 people visiting Devon for an overnight stay and 1.4 million visiting for the day.
"With restrictions on parents taking their children out of school during term time, which is having had a negative impact on tourism across the year, Christmas holidays are more important than they used to be," says Victoria Hatfield, Chair of Visit Devon.
South West Water is calling on its customers to save the drains this Christmas and dispose of cooking fat, oil and grease responsibly.
The company's Head of Wholesale Waste Recovery and Environmental Protection, Guy Doble, said: "At Christmas, the volume of cooking fat entering the sewers increases dramatically.
"When the fat cools, it hardens, clogging pipes. It's not just sewers that suffer, household pipes can get blocked too which may result in hefty repair bills.
"Avoid pain in the drain this festive season by waiting for unwanted cooking fat, oil or grease to...
Around fifty people from a range of East Devon businesses joined solicitors Beviss & Beckingsale and their chosen charity See The Future for a cracker of a festive lunch at Honiton’s Deer Park Hotel in December.
The guest list for the event last Thursday (December 10th) included local surveyors, estate agents, accountants, lawyers and other businesses from hairdressers to auctioneers.
Guests were welcomed with a festive glass of mulled wine before a sitdown lunch, which included a talk by See The Future founder Leanne Greengrass. A game of “heads or tails” raised money...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce raised just under £1000 for 6 local charities at this year’s Christmas charity auction lunch, which was held at the Mercure Southgate Hotel. The auctioneer for the charitable event was Marc Ryan, presenter at Heart FM.
Items for auction included a Kindle Paperwhite, a Boeing 737-800 flight experience voucher, a vest worn by four-time Olympian, Jo Pavey, and the opportunity for two people to meet the Black Rhinos at Paignton Zoo.
Sara Bond, chairman of Exeter Chamber Commerce said: “The annual Christmas networking lunch was a great success. It’s...
