Soil is a material on which the whole of civilzation depends. Along with clean air and fresh water, it is one of the fundamental components that support life on this planet. In today’s world soils are endangered due to increased neglect, leading them to become more contaminated and eroded - with surveys showing that 38% of soils in the South West England are substantially degraded. Looking deeper into the issue of value creation by recycling materials from the Dartington estate, artist-in-residence Debra Solomon examines the value of nature’s work in the rhizosphere - a narrow region of...
A six-year-old boy and his mum and dad today became the first family in the South West to take part in ground-breaking DNA research at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) to help fight rare health conditions.
Noah Puleston, from Honiton, has moderate to severe learning difficulties after showing signs of delayed development from an early age. The cause of his difficulties has so far remained a mystery but he and his family now have an opportunity to unlock the mystery and achieve a clearer diagnosis after the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD...
Mamhead House & Castle opens its doors for the first time on Sunday 3 May as Blue Fizz Events put on their latest wedding fair – Castles & Confetti – a rustic & luxe wedding fair 11am-3pm.
A unique opportunity for brides to visit this exclusive new wedding venue located South of Exeter, just off the A380 direction Torquay. Dating back to the 1500’s and set in 164 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, Mamhead can be hired exclusively for your perfect day, whether an intimate supper for 10 or a lavish celebration for 1000.
Pro Wrestling Pride returns to the EXETER LEMONGROVE with a once in a lifetime show featuring 2 international superstars; ECW & WWE Hardcore legend SABU! & masked sensation JIGSAW!
Our Massive 2nd anniversary show will be more action packed and chaotic than ever before. For one night only the Living Legend that is Sabu will be wrestling LIVE! .
Join us and experience our unique brand of High flying, adrenaline filled, family fun! Also set to appear are fan favourites: Chris Andrews, Darren Saviour, Ultimo Tiger...
Cross the threshold of Higher Uppacott, Dartmoor National Park’s Grade 1 Listed longhouse and step back in time to medieval Dartmoor. On 3 May 2015 Dartmoor National Park has arranged an opportunity for the public to visit this unique building in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
A longhouse is a medieval farmhouse in which both people and cattle were accommodated under a single roof. Higher Uppacott is rare and of national importance. It is one of the few remaining examples of this historic building type, which has retained its lower or shippon end (cattle shelter) in its...
An Exeter-based travel company is celebrating 15 years of trading in the city.
Incredible holidays in Bhutan, Indonesia and Guatemala are just some of the experiences enjoyed by customers of Nomadic Travel in recent weeks.
And now the company, in Gandy Street, has expanded its own breadth of expertise, launching its latest programme of staff visits to extraordinary destinations around the globe, to make sure customers continue to have the very latest up to the minute information.
“Research using the internet or guidebooks is fantastic,” said Rob Hitchings, managing...
Chagstock Festival organisers announce that local hero Seth Lakeman has been added to the main stage line up for this year's festival, alongside a host of other newly announced acts including Electric Swing Circus, Gaz Brookfield, Ciaran Lavery and Marquee stage headliners, Molotov Jukebox (Fronted by Harry Potter and Game of Thrones star, Natalia Tena)
Folk singer, songwriter and virtuoso fiddler Seth Lakeman is a multiple BBC Folk Award-winner and former Mercury Music Prize nominee. One of Devon's finest musicians, Seth's uplifting modern takes on classic Westcountry folk songs,...
Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin visited Exeter Airport on Wednesday (22 April) to find out how recent investment in essential infrastructure is helping to boost growth.
The airport has benefitted from a £2.5 million investment since it was acquired almost two years ago by Rigby Group, and the Government’s Regional Growth Fund has recently spent £1.4 million upgrading the access road (B3184) to the airport and the neighbouring business park.
Mr McLoughlin was given a tour of the airport’s new facilities by Managing Director Matt Roach, including the new...
Material shortages ease but 63% of respondents in the UK cite labour shortages as leading restraint on growth
Although recent official construction data has been a little mixed, the latest RICS Construction Market Survey for Q1 2015 shows labour shortages in the sector intensifying alongside feedback that workloads are continuing to rise. Some 63% across the UK cited labour shortages as an issue followed by 55% highlighting finance.
In the South West, 60% more respondents cited a lack of Quantity Surveyors, 60% a lack of other construction professionals, and 45% more...
Over the winter, the National Trust has been busy creating open glades at Peak Hill in Sidmouth to benefit wildlife and create new vistas for those walking along the beautiful south west coast path.
“Lots of wildlife flourishes in more open habitats including beautiful wild flowers and butterflies,” explains Chris Jones, Countryside Ranger for the National Trust East Devon Coast and Countryside team. “We’re excited to find out which species of plant and animal will benefit from our work and we would be grateful to hear from the public if they spot anything unusual.”
