A local conservation charity has launched a public search - for tiny orange ping-pong bats.
Naturalists in South Devon have found an unusual fungus – known as orange ping-pong bats – that has only ever been identified in the UK once before. And they are asking the public to help track its progress across the country.
The fungus – found in Africa - was discovered at Primley Park, in Paignton, a nature reserve run by the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust. Reserves Warden Dave Ellacott came across it when he was making repairs to fencing near the entrance:
Christmas is just around the corner but as the shops start to get busier, Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a day away from the crowds.
The annual Christmas celebration at the historic Cricklepit Mill may only be a few minutes’ walk from the High Street, but to the tired Christmas shopper it will feel like a world away.
Christmas at Cricklepit is being held on Saturday 6 December from 10.30am to 3.30pm and is a day of free family activities. Visitors can have a go at willow weaving and make Christmas decorations ready to hang up on their tree at home. There will be seasonal...
University of Exeter researchers have played a crucial role in creating a comprehensive new report indicating that the global risk from extreme weather is set to intensify.
The critical report, published by the Royal Society, indicates that exposure of human populations to extreme weather is set to increase as global climate and population size, location and age continue to change.
A Working Group consisting of 15 world-leading academics, including Exeter professors Peter Cox and Katrina Brown, were brought together to produce the influential report, published on Thursday,...
Exeter City earned three points in a pulsating game at the Crown Ground, triumphing 3-2 at Accrington Stanley.
Goals a few minutes either side of half-time from Liam Sercombe and Tom Nichols got City into a commanding position, but a strike from distance by John O’Sullivan halved the deficit.
Matt Grimes curled in a free-kick before sub Seamus McCartan quickly pulled another back, to set up a grandstand finish.
But Exeter held on to move within goal difference of the play-off places.
Work aimed at improving the safety of walkers in the Byes in Sidmouth starts on Monday 8 December.
A row of Poplar trees in Sidmouth are to be cut back by tree surgeons for the safety of the public.
The six large trees at the end of Water Lane have been shedding heavy branches onto the footpath at frequent intervals during the year.
The trees have been inspected by an East Devon District Council Tree Officer, who has recommended that they should be reduced to around 15 metres (45 to 50 feet).
The trees will be cut back in such a way as to mimic storm damage...
Burglars are looking to hit the jackpot as Black Friday bargains and Christmas presents boost the value of home contents by more than a third this weekend, home security experts have warned. Millions of pounds will be spent buying Christmas presents this weekend as most of the UK gets its monthly pay-cheque today and scoops up Black Friday bargains in readiness for Christmas. And those bargains, plus Christmas present purchases, means UK homes are an easily accessible treasure trove for heartless thieves over the next few weeks, according to the report by National home security company...
Environment secretary Liz Truss MP has told today’s Devon NFU annual meeting that she was ‘absolutely committed’ to eradicating bovine TB and the Government would ‘act decisively’ in order to tackle animal disease.
"We have proceeded to cull despite loud objections and have taken the necessary action," she said
Ms Truss acknowledged that many farmers are frustrated with the lack of any announcements about the roll-out of the pilot badger culls and with increasing cattle control measures (in particular the ‘ten mile’ rule) but maintained that these had to form part of the...
Rachel Riley – TV presenter and Oxford Maths graduate – proudly announced the victors of the inaugural Astellas Innovation Challenge and awarded prizes for first, second and third place winners alongside competition ambassador and host Dr Kevin Fong and Astellas CEO, Ken Jones.
The competition asked students aged 14-16 to design a mobile app to encourage healthy living, with an aim to increase interest amongst school students in taking up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at university and beyond. The winners, from St Paul’s Catholic College, in West...
Police are appealing for information after a man tried to enter a property in Newton Abbot last night after following a young woman from her car.
The victim had parked her car in Dyrons car park, Newton Abbot just after 7pm when she became aware of a man following her.
The woman went inside a property in nearby Ashburton Road but the suspect attempted to follow her inside before fleeing.
He is described as a white man, around 6ft tall and of slim build. He was wearing a baseball cap, dark jacket with a hood and dark trousers. He also had facial stubble.
Devon Community Foundation is appealing for donations to help ensure people in our communities stay warm and well this winter.
The Surviving Winter appeal was the brainchild of someone who received their Winter Fuel Payment, realised they didn't need it and wanted to help someone who did.
Since then many people have shared their Winter Fuel Payment to help those less fortunate but also lots of others have joined in to donate funds to help older and vulnerable residents across Devon.
Cold causes serious health problems including heart attacks and strokes, with around...
