An El Niño climate event is under way that could lead to conditions similar to those of 2009/2010 (which saw the coldest January in decades) and possibly the worst for 65 years.
El Niño is one of three key climate patterns that could lead to changes in our global temperature.
It can trigger droughts in some areas, typhoons in others and is associated with an increased chance of blizzards in the northern hemisphere.
The Exeter-based Met Office is warning that that the El Nino phenomenon – which caused the prolonged, snowy winter six years ago – could be the most...
The South West private sector registered a further moderation in growth of output in August, according to the latest PMI® survey data.
Moreover, the volume of new business increased only fractionally, and backlogs were depleted for the third consecutive month. As a result, private sector employment rose at the slowest rate in over two years. Meanwhile, input prices were unchanged over the month, and output prices barely rose.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West Business Activity Index remained above the no-change mark of 50.0 in August,...
Research published today in The Lancet has shown between 1990-2013 life expectancy in England increased by 5.4 years due to a fall in death rates from cardiovascular disease, stroke and other chronic diseases.
The study ranked diseases and risk factors that cause death and disability in England compared with other high income countries, and found England as a whole performed better on average than other affluent countries in the European Union, and Australia, Canada, Norway, and the USA (EU15+).
However the findings also showed health disparities between English regions,...
Tony Hogg’s campaign for Fair Funding for Devon and Cornwall Police - the largest ever engagement exercise by a police and crime commissioner – culminated yesterday (Tuesday 15 September) when he handed in an 8,568 signature petition to 10 Downing Street.
The petition, which asks the Government to consider the unique challenges faced by Devon and Cornwall – geographically the largest police force in England and Wales – gives a very public face to Mr Hogg’s feedback into the Home Office consultation on the funding formula.
Mr Hogg was joined at Downing Street by local MPs...
People are being urged to have their say in what is being described as a ‘key moment’ for the future of Exmouth and the surrounding area.
Plymouth University is set to unveil outline plans for the Rolle College site in a two-day planning consultation in the town, being held at Ocean on the Esplanade, on Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3. It will give people the chance to review the plans and have their say ahead of the university applying for outline planning permission.
The site, owned by Plymouth University, has been unoccupied since the university relocated its...
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle collision near Hatherleigh on Friday 11 September.
At around 5.35pm a yellow Vauxhall Astra van and a black Mitsubishi Outlander were involved in a collision on the A386 Station Road at Meethe.
The 32-year-old male driver of the Astra, from Torrington, sustained serious internal injuries and was airlifted to the North Devon District Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
The female driver of the Outlander, aged 40, from Beaworthy, suffered minor injuries....
An Exeter hotel is gearing up to welcome one of the teams playing in The Rugby World Cup 2015.
Tonga face Namibia at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, on Tuesday September 29.
By then they will be truly settled into their new West Country surroundings, as the players and coaching staff arrive, with their families, at the Mercure Exeter Southgate hotel this Saturday (September 19), the day after the Pool C side take on Georgia in Gloucester.
The squad will use the hotel, in Southernhay, as their base, whilst training at Exeter University, as they prepare for the...
Expanding renewable technology provider, Low Carbon Exchange Ltd (LCX), celebrated the opening of their new offices in Weston-super-Mare with an official ribbon cutting ceremony by The Mayor and Mayoress of Weston-super-Mare (Councillor Raymond Armstrong and Mrs Joan Dunne). They were joined by Miss Eco/Miss Bristol 2015. The opening was followed by a drinks reception for clients, suppliers and associates.
Cllr. Raymond Armstrong, The Mayor said: “I am delighted to officially open the new premises for Low Carbon Exchange. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the company...
The success of the Exeter Foundation was highlighted in all its glory as 18 local charities and organisations were rewarded at Saturday night’s Season Launch Dinner held at Sandy Park.
A grand total of £47,000 – raised through various fundraising activities last season, including match-day bucket collections – was distributed to the charities and organisations following another hugely successful year for the charity by the Lord Mayor, Olwen Foggin.
Set up in 2011 by a number of Exeter-based businesssmen, the Foundation’s mission is to provide the city of Exeter and its...
The summer is officially fading, and it is now time to start thinking about how to make your home nice and warm for the colder period of the year.
Central heating is a really good choice because it warms your whole home, and can ensure you don't feel the cold even in the wintry months. However, radiators can be kind of ugly looking, so it is important to choose the right central heating and not end up with your home décor ruined by ugly radiators!
Modern Radiator Styles Look Great!
One of the first things to consider when you really want the warmth central heating...
