Fish exposed to increased noise levels consume less food and show more stress-related behaviour, according to new research from the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter.
However, the way fish decreased their food intake differed between the two British species tested.
When exposed to noise, three-spined sticklebacks made more foraging errors, whereas European minnows tended to socially interact more often with their companion fish or to reduce activity.
The team used controlled laboratory experiments to investigate how the foraging behaviour of...
Exeter School's Vocal Ensemble is looking forward to performing at TEDx Exeter for the first time.
The choral group is made up of 18 of the school's finest singers aged 15-18.
Music Teacher Mrs Mitchell said they were very excited about the opportunity. "We will be singing a range of music from the Renaissance, through to the contemporary classical music of Eric Whitacre," she said.
Exeter School's Vocal Ensemble was formed in 2008 in response to requests from the wider community to provide a small, portable, vocal group to perform at a variety of concerts and...
Supporters and shoppers stopped at Exeter’s Princesshay to watch companies compete for the Pancake World Champion title today.
The Pancake World Championship is a partnership between local Event Management Company Wacky Nation and Princesshay, to raise funds for local charity Dream-A-Way, Princesshay’s charity of the year for 2014. It was hosted by Radio Exe.
The Championship saw teams from companies including Barclays, Gourmandine and Santander flipping pancakes whilst trying to reach the finish line first.
Despite the event bringing out competitive natures in most...
Today officially marks the one-month anniversary of the closure of the South West’s main rail link after line at Dawlish was left in tatters by extreme storm damage on the 4th February.
The closure has badly hit the South West’s economy as businesses face severe disruption to their normal activity. The region’s tourist industry thought to have been hot particularly badly seeing significantly lower bookings than expected. Since the destruction, Network Rail engineers have been working hurriedly to repair and reinforce the broken track often in very difficult circumstances. The...
Fire services in the south west have joined together to identify the seven fatal factors that link most home fire deaths in the region. The report has been compiled using research data from a total of 88 deaths from 2008 to 2013.
The results show that there are seven common factors in most house fires resulting in death
The seven most common linking factors include: living alone, poor mental health and limited mobility as well as smoking, alcohol, poor housekeeping and use of both prescription or illegal drugs. Station Manager Andy Justice, Fire Investigation Manager for...
The Bishop of Crediton, Nick McKinnel, has pledged to buy and eat only local food this Lent, wherever possible.
Bishop Nick and his wife Jan will buy only food grown and produced in Devon and Cornwall throughout the six weeks of Lent, which begins this week on Ash Wednesday.
He said: “I am hoping wherever possible to buy food sourced only in Devon and Cornwall. This helps to cut food miles and carbon emissions, as well as supporting local farmers. There are farm shops and farmers markets across the county which we hope to frequent, and by shopping for local produce, we are...
Lycra-clad cycling enthusiasts are being called to take part in the second Kitsons Devon Classic Bike Ride which is supporting local charity Hospiscare in 2014. The popular bike ride, taking place on Sunday July 20, features a challenge for all cycling abilities across a choice of three routes, adding a different element to the event and allowing individuals to pick between 55, 85 and 100 mile routes. Each course starts and finishes at David Lloyd Club, Exeter, and will take the cyclists out into the beautiful Devon countryside. Another added element to this year’s event comes at the end...
Harry Shawmut is a man who often says things he shouldn't. He once made an unkind comment to a lady in passing and now, years later, he has decided to apologise. But saying sorry isn't always that straightforward. Harry uses us, the theatre audience, to help rehearse the most elaborate apology in history, taking us through the contours of his hilarious, shocking and uniquely moving life story.
Brought to you by New Perspectives, the East Midlands leading touring theatre company, this heart warming one-man show marks the first ever UK stage adaptation of a work by the...
Following on from the success of Exeter’s Great West Run in 2013, race organisers GO2 are pleased to announce Sunday 19 October as the official date for this year's half marathon alongside Exeter based Tozers Solicitors, who have been named as the new race sponsors.
Rachel Elliott, Business Development Manager for Tozers Solicitors, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Great West Run, as it is such a longstanding and successful event in the region’s sporting calendar.
"As well as promoting this run to our clients, we are also encouraging our business...
A possible outbreak of mumps at Clyst Vale Community College in Broadclyst has seen health authorities ask the public to check they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. In all twenty possible cases have been reported at Clyst Vale affecting both students and teachers and has been connected to Cullompton Rugby Club who cancelled games on Saturday 1st March to reduce the risk of further infection. The Public Health Team at Devon County Council are now working with Public Health England to inform people that two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed to protect against the virus causing mumps...
