Neil Parish MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare, has given his backing to a report that sheds light on the murky multi-million pound trade in wild animals and their parts that is booming across online marketplaces, with questions being asked as to the legality of many advertisements offering endangered species for sale.
The shocking report released last week by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) shows how thousands of endangered species are bought and sold on the Internet, many advertised without any form of supporting documentation...
A new loyalty promotion called “Swipe and Win” will see Co-operative members in the South West in with a chance to win thousands of prizes - worth a total of £1.3 million - up until 9 December.
Co-operative Food customers, presenting their membership card at the checkout, will be entered into a daily draw with the chance of winning a host of prizes.
On offer every day will be: £2,500 of Co-operative Food vouchers; a Samsung television; a Hotpoint American fridge freezer together with £100 of Co-operative gift vouchers and a £1,000 voucher to spend on Bosch branded products...
With the Christmas season nearly upon us, Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, is organising a series of twelve ‘Lights of Love’ evenings across the UK for parents, family and friends of those whose baby has died.
In Exeter, the evening of traditional carols, inspirational readings and beautiful musical performances will be hosted St Thomas’ Methodist Church, 110-111 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JE Friday 5 December at 7.30pm.
Those attending this service will be able to sponsor a light on the ‘Lights of Love’ Christmas tree and add a special message in...
National Adoption week saw local Exeter based WSP challenge fellow firm Parsons Brinckerhoff to the ultimate static cycle race to raise awareness and much needed funds to support families who have adopted in Exeter.
Over the course of a day early this month, members of both WSP Exeter, and Parsons Brinckerhoff took part in a static bike race in the centre of Princesshay shopping centre to see which firm could cycle the furthest.
WSP were the victors cycling 192km to Parsons Brinkerhoff’s 168km.
Over £400 was raised on the day which has been donated to Families for...
A colourful giant knitted Christmas tree has graced the main staircase hall of Arlington Court in Devon.
Complete with Knitted baubles & presents it was originally knitted in 2005 to raise money for charity, the tree contains the work of over 1000 volunteers from across the world who helped to knit it. The tree has been on display in various other locations, but this is the first time it has been displayed in a historic house. The creator, Alison Murray was delighted to be asked to exhibit the tree at Arlington and encouraged her local knitting group to create a special garland...
Exeter School staff and pupils have raised almost £1,000 for charity by growing or wearing moustaches for Movember.
Teaching, maintenance and administrative staff at the co-educational independent school have been amusing their colleagues and pupils with their elaborate facial hair to raise awareness and funds for testicular cancer and male cancers generally.
Al Reynolds, Giles Trelawny, Will Daws, Ben Masters, Ed Jones, Andy Mason, Julian Fawkes, Richard Baker, Warren Houghton, Paul Sprake, Tom Brimelow, James Wilson, Graham Bone, Guy Willson, Peter Boddington, Peter...
Devon County Council has welcomed the Government's announcement of a £2 billion investment in roads in the South West.
Years of campaigning for a “whole route improvement” of the A303 by a partnership of local authorities, including Devon County Council, have been recognised in today’s (Monday 1 December) Roads Investment Strategy.
The Government has confirmed that the full A303 corridor – including the A358 from the Ilminster roundabout to Taunton and the A303/A30 to Honiton – will be upgraded to transform the route into an “Expressway to the South West”.
Dartmoor’s historic Stannary town of Chagford will host an extravaganza of festive food, stylish fashion, hand-made arts and crafts, superb gift ideas and live entertainment on Tuesday 9th December 2014 (6.30 ‘till late).
Chagford’s shops, Square and iconic octagonal Market House will again be bedecked with lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees at this year’s late night event. The wide array of independent shops is once again putting on a spectacular evening where thousands of delightful gifts will be on offer for the whole family, with something for all budgets....
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal road traffic collision on the B3180 near Daisy Mount, Ottery St Mary on Monday 24 November 24.
The incident happened shortly before 10pm on Monday when a blue Ford Mondeo car was involved in a collision with a male pedestrian outside of the West Hill Nursery.
The pedestrian, who died at the scene following the collision, has been named by police as Robert James Mullen, 42, from West Hill near Ottery St Mary.
His family has paid tribute to him, saying: "Robert tragically passed away after being involved...
Ambitious plans to revolutionise care services in Exeter have received £1.5 million funding from Government.
Twelve local government, public and community sector organisations including Devon County Council, Exeter City Council , key NHS providers in the city such as the Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Health Care Trust and Age UK Exeter have joined forces to promote independence for adults with complex needs in the city, by working together to deliver high quality, cost effective, sustainable health and social care...
