The star of Springwatch Unsprung and renowned naturalist Nick Baker is coming to Exeter to give a special talk about his passion for bugs.
‘For the Love of Bugs’ will take place at Southernhay’s United Reform Church, Exeter at 7.30 pm. Nick promises a talk that will be entertaining, informative and humorous – so how can you resist.
Tickets: RSPB members £6, non-members £8.
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Nick collected and observed bugs from a young age even hiding them in his bedroom from his...
Devon and Cornwall Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have been in negotiations with the three recognised trade unions in relation to a new grading and pay proposal for all police staff. This morning (Thursday 7 August), the Force and OPCC have sent a personal letter to all members of staff detailing the implications of the proposal, should it be accepted by union members. Having fully considered the offer, the trade unions (Unison, GMB and Unite) have decided to ballot their members on the proposal with the recommendation to accept. If the proposal is...
Police are warning motorists of potential congestion on the A30 in the Okehampton area this summer. The temporary closure of Sourton Service Station for refurbishment is likely to cause congestion at Belstone Services in the coming weeks. Traffic signs are in place warning motorists to slow down, including one at Whiddon Down, the junction prior to Belstone Services. Inspector Mark Sloman, Sector Inspector for West Devon, said: “We are concerned the increased traffic at Belstone Services will create dangerous queues westbound on the A30 at the Okehampton junction. “The junction is on the...
The people at Ashfords are taking up bee keeping in a bid to help the national initiative to protect bees and boost their population
As part of Ashfords' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, it is hoped the new Ashfords' bee colony will thrive, and help pollinate flowers and shrubs in the area around the Sowton Industrial Estate.
Ashfords is currently trialling the "bee initiative" at its headquarters in Exeter, with the aim of expanding this idea to its other offices across the country. .
Everys Solicitors’ agriculture and rural affairs team were on hand to welcome existing and potential clients to the Honiton Show.
The firm set up its base amid the Honiton & District Agricultural Association’s 140-acre site in the heart of the East Devon countryside.
Invited guests were treated to a buffet lunch and afternoon tea, while glasses of Pimms, Otter ale and hot beverages were available throughout the day, along with face painting for children.
Everys’ investment management team also had a pitch and were serving up Pimms and canapés along with...
Two major projects to bury overhead power cables and enhance the landscape of the Dartmoor National Park have been completed in a joint project between Western Power Distribution, the South West Protected Landscapes Forum, and Dartmoor National Park Authority.
The two schemes on Holne Moor and Walkhampton Common have removed nearly 6km of overhead lines between them from open moorland.
Work on the Holne scheme started in November with the 1km or so of underground works now completed. Archaeologists were on site throughout the trenching works but disappointingly, nothing of...
Exeter Green Party is warning that local and independent businesses could be pushed out of the city centre as a result of its redevelopment.
Greens are concerned that the redevelopment of the bus station site, Sidwell Street, and Paris street areas will aim to attract more chains and national brands and so squeeze out local and independent businesses and retailers. The local Green Party argues that local businesses need to become the centrepiece of Exeter’s economy; the Party opposes further expansion of chain stores in the city. Greens say the council will need to offer a real...
Update: Friday 8 August 2014 - Gwent Police have confirmed that she has now been identified and her ongoing needs are being assessed.
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Gwent Police are appealing for information to identify a woman (pictured) who walked into the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 7 August).
She attended the Accident and Emergency Department at the hospital just after midnight although it is not known how she got there. She has no identification documents on her and can't recall any of her personal details.
Wednesday saw the return of BAFTA award-winning, BBC smash hit, The Great British Bake Off. To coincide with its eagerly awaited arrival, The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter is to recreate the star bakes as featured on the previous evening’s show.
Each Thursday, following its screening the night before, pastry chefs at The Magdalen Chapter are giving local fans the chance to try the show’s delicious cakes and bakes for themselves. The hotel’s Head Chef or ‘Master Baker’ Ben Bulger and his team will be whipping up a Cake of the Day inspired by Series 5....
David Cameron has once again come under fire for his party’s seemingly unfavourable attitude to women.
The recent appointment of Lord Hill of Oareford to the post of European Union Commissioner has garnered criticism from several sources, including the South West MEP, Molly Scott Cato.
Indeed, a recent reshuffle, which was supposed to make the Tory cabinet more inclusive to women, had already come under criticism. Although the Prime Minister announced the appointment of more women to the cabinet, the move was criticised by some as a cynical ploy to boost the party’s...
