Dogs are more capable than ever of being able to predict and understand human behaviour than ever before according to research by the evolutionary biology laboratory at Abertay University in Dundee. The research sought to understand better the link between nature and nature in dogs’ ability to follow human given cues. Researchers analysed the behaviour of 24 dogs of varying levels of training and found that training made no difference to their reaction to unspoken commands such as pointing or nodding. The researchers suggest that as selective breeding between intelligent dogs remains...
If you're still searching for the perfect Christmas present for a Grecian fan then a half season ticket arrived just in time. Starting this week Exeter City fans are able to book half season tickets, securing their place for the final 12 home games and making great savings on the run-in.
Supporters are invited to book their half season tickets by contacting Reception on 01392 411 243 or dropping by in person.* The ticket covers all the remaining games of the season at St James Park from the Mansfield fixture on the January 4th and entitles you to great price reductions.
Forecasters have issued a double warning over two large storm depressions heading towards the UK, the second of which is expected to mean a stormy Christmas for the whole country.
The first depression known as Storm Emily is expected to arrive in Scotland and Northern Ireland late tomorrow night and with winds expected to hit between 80 an 100mph, leading the Met Office to issue a severe weather warning.
The storm is expected to worsen on Thursday but the Met Office has said that persistent rain will quickly clear to be replaced with frequent wintry showers.
With the Christmas party season in full swing Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a seasonal warning to drivers featuring a list of myths and facts. The simple message is that the only way to be safe is not to drink at all and that even if you hitch a lift or take a taxi ride home, you may be over the limit the next morning. Motorists are being warned to take heed of the following advice to avoid spoiling Christmas for themselves and others. FACT: The legal limit You must not drive if you are above the following limits: 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath 80...
Chartered Accountants Haines Watts Exeter showcases its new branding of the Crediton Office, formerly known as Ocean Consultancy, following the practice merger which took place earlier this year.
A national network established over 80 years ago, with more than 50 offices, each Haines Watts office operates independently offering a wide range of services tailored to the local market. The local office primarily focuses on providing accountancy and taxation services to owner-managed small and medium-sized entities and dealing with private client tax affairs across the South West....
Exeter-based EMCAS, one of the country's leading financial Claims Management Companies, has marked a year of achievement and fundraising with the presentation of cheques totalling £6,300 to South West Children’s Hospice, Help for Heroes, and Grief Encounter. The cheques were presented at EMCAS’ annual Staff Awards.
In addition to celebrating its fundraising work, the Awards acknowledged individuals and their teams for their determination to help customers recover many thousands of pounds for mis-sold financial products. To date EMCAS’ has helped over 530,000 customers reclaim...
Adrian Mateos is the second youngest poker player to win the event
A relatively unknown youngster from Spain will have an entire year of fame and bragging rights after conquering the main event of the 2013 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at Casino Barriere d'Enghien-les-Bainswith near Paris, France.
The WSOPE ended this weekend with Adrian Mateos winning the No Limit Hold ‘Em Main Event title, the €1,000,000 (£857,134) cash prize, and the highly-coveted WSOPE gold bracelet . He joins fellow bracelet winner, Canadian Daniel Negreaunu, who previously won the WSOPE High...
Firefighters will strike again on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in an ongoing pension dispute between the Government and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
Three more strikes have been announced by the FBU following strikes last Friday and Saturday.
Devon and Somerset fire and rescue authority have said that seven incidents requiring firefighters took place during last weekend’s strikes and were attended by non-FBU firefighters.
Speaking ahead of last weekend’s strike Fire Minister Brandon Lewis said: “Once again the FBU’s actions cast doubt over their claims that...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted he could not have asked for anymore from his players as they slipped to a successive Heineken Cup defeat at the hands of reigning champions RC Toulon.
A week after going down 14-9 at Sandy Park, the star-studded French side again proved too strong for Baxter’s men, winning the latest encounter 32-20 at the Stade Felix Mayol.
Again England World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson played a decisive role in Toulon’s success, coming off the bench to help his side claim maximum reward as he bagged the home side’s all-important fourth try....
Police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg has welcomed the publication of the Ministry of Justice’s revised charter for witnesses.
The revised charter, which was published last week, is the most comprehensive guide to what a witness can expect from all organisations involved in the criminal justice system.
The charter will help witnesses for both prosecution and defence cases and sets out the help and support they should receive at each stage of the process. It outlines 21 standards, 14 of which relate to the police.
It now requires officers to complete an initial ‘...
