Bird populations across Europe have experienced sharp declines over the past 30 years, with the majority of losses from the most common species, say researchers from the University of Exeter, the RSPB and the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme (PECBMS) in a new study. However numbers of some less common birds have risen.
The study, published yeseterday in the journal Ecology Letters, reveals a decrease of 421 million individual birds over 30 years. Around 90 percent of these losses were from the 36 most common and widespread species, including house sparrows, skylarks, grey...
As winter approaches, the Environment Agency is urging people across Devon to be prepared for possible flooding.
Last winter was the wettest for nearly 250 years and around 6,000 properties flooded across the country. Among the worst hit was Somerset, where, in some areas, people were evacuated from their homes and whole communities suffered major flood damage and disruption.
One in six properties in England is at risk of flooding. This figure is only going to increase with climate change. Many people think flooding will never happen to them, but it could. Now is the time...
Organisers of Sandy Park’s flagship business exhibition, b2b@SandyPark, are pleased to confirm a packed line-up of seminars at the event.
Those attending b2b@SandyPark will be spoilt for choice as 15 speakers have been confirmed for the exhibition, which is on Wednesday, November 5th (10am – 5pm) at the recently reopened venue.
Headline speakers include Yasmina Siadatan, winner of ‘The Apprentice’ 2009 and Michael Wilkinson, Investment Manager of Exeter-based crowdfunding enterprise Crowdcube.
Speaking about their involvement at b2b@SandyPark, Yasmina said: “It’s an...
Celebrity Chef Michael Caines and other trustees of the Exeter Foundation have proudly handed over the keys to a new van to WESC Foundation – the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment located on Topsham road in Exeter but covering the West of England.
The van, which the Exeter Foundation have helped fund, has been specially adapted for those with visual impairment and complex needs and can be used to transport students individually.
“Just like any school or college there is always a need to arrange transport for students for a variety of reasons and it’s wonderful to have...
The government is launching a new strategy to support bees and other pollinators that are vital for fertilising plants so they produce fruits and seeds.
Organisations such as Network Rail, Highways Agency and the National Trust which manage more than 800,000 hectares of land in England have signed up to the National Pollinator Strategy, and pledged to take actions such as planting more bee-friendly wild flowers and allowing grass to grow longer.
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: "As much as one third of the food we eat is pollinated by bees –from apples and pears...
On 21 March 1941 a Hampden bomber crashed on Hameldown, near Widecombe-in-the-Moor, on its way back to base. Seventy years later John Lowe, a retired RAF policeman is trying to piece together the events of that night and reflect on the young aircrew who lost their lives.
Join him for an illustrated talk to discover the detective work he’s undertaken and find out how Moor than meets the eye has helped to undertake a geophysical survey to look more closely at the crash site.
This talk is free. There will be a short interval for refreshments during the evening. For more...
How do you fancy meeting people, raising money, and being on the radio, all for a good cause?
Hospital Radio Exeter are looking for and all-round person with a good technical knowledge to assist their engineer on the radio station with a good knowledge of a radio studio including mixing desks, audio playout systems, PC etc.
This is only a part of the job and you will be expected to work in all areas of Hospital Radio.
The station broadcasts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and they are looking for new members to visit wards, participate in live programmes and...
St Thomas Gospel Choir have won a national award for "Contribution to the UK Gospel Music Industry" in the choir catagory of the PraiseTek Gospel Music Awards 2014. Each year, these awards acknowledge the work of various singers, musicians, choirs, rappers, bands and media personnel working in the UK gospel music scene.
Choir director, Kathy Rufolo and her fiance, Dale Hurrell, who sings bass in the group, went to London to receive the award on behalf of the choir with nearly 50 members.
St Thomas Gospel Choir was established in 2006 and has grown steadily over...
A year -long programme of film screenings at the XCentre in Exeter is kicking-off with a fun-filled sing-a-long version of the family classic, The Sound of Music on Saturday 15th November. The event is being organised to raise money for Headway Devon, the local brain injury charity, and all proceeds will be used to support local people with disabilities. Headway Fundraising Manager, Holly Keatings, says: “We can’t wait for the sing-a-long- Sound of Music event. Taking place in mid-November, this event is perfectly timed to help you get into the Christmas spirit with this heart-warming...
