Firefighters from Crediton and Devon and Somerset's Fire and Rescue Service's Specialist Rescue Team from Exeter were called in to save two Bullocks stuck in 4ft of water near Crediton.
On arrival crews found the animals stuck in a slow moving semi-stagnant stream and used water safety equipment to rescue the animals.
A bulllock can cost anywhere between several hundred to several thousand pounds depending on the breed and age of the animal.
Professional union, Prospect has urged the government to suspend its job cuts at the Environment Agency in the light of the recent widespread flooding.
The Agency has confirmed that it will be cutting 1,500 jobs including some from flood protection as part of the government’s latest round of austerity cuts.
Although it is unclear which area of the organisation will see the job losses but the union claims that 550 jobs related to flood protection could be lost.
A Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesman said the agency was making its own choices...
New research by scientists at the University of Exeter has shown that cells demonstrate remarkable flexibility and versatility when it comes to how they divide - a finding with potential links to the underlying causes of many cancers. The study, published today in Developmental Cell, describes a number of routes to the formation of a microtubule spindle – the tracks along which DNA moves when a cell divides in order to make two genetically identical cells. In order to understand the phenomenon, the authors, including Biosciences researchers Dr. James Wakefield, PhD student Daniel Hayward...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter is confident he will see a response from his side when they return to Aviva Premiership action this Sunday at London Wasps (3pm).
Just a week after going down 22-6 to Harlequins in Big Game 6 at a packed Twickenham Stadium, Devon's finest will again be hitting the road in pursuit of vital league points.
Last weekend's loss in the capital saw the Chiefs slip to sixth in the current standings, a place above this weekend's hosts who themselves warmed up for this encounter with a hard fought 17-12 success at Newcastle Falcons.
The Lost Sound are an a cappella, mixed voice chorus and are excited to be playing their first full concert at The Mint on Jan 25th @ 7:30pm. They have sung at the Night of 1000 voices in 2012 and 2013 to rave reviews. They have had full houses at The Flavel Arts Centre as part of the Dart Music festival last summer and helped raise money for many charities and causes through the last few years. Expect a choir with a firm foothold in the folk tradition - with beautiful ancient melodies re worked with contemporary flair and finesse by some of our leading arrangers and composers. Their...
City supporters based in Exeter will no doubt be aware of the poor weather that began again on Friday morning.
However, the forecast remains changeable and supporters must appreciate that no definitive decisions are likely to be taken until Saturday morning. We remain optimistic of hosting the match and the groundstaff are putting in their usual hard work to ensure this happens.
Wherever you are travelling from to get to St James Park, be sure to be safe in the conditions.
Read more at http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/weather-update-exeter-v-mansf...
Choccie Bar is shortlisted for Foodie Product of the Year in the 2014 Food Magazine awards.
In October and November, over 3,000 votes were cast by food readers for their favourite chefs, restaurants, cafes and products in the South West.
The nominations have been counted and a shortlist drawn up and Choccie Bar is in the final three in the shortlist for Foodie Product of the Year.
food editor Jo Rees comments on the incredible growth in intrestd and support for these awards: "food readers clearly feel strongly about supporting their favourite local chefs and...
One in eight people in the South West fear they won’t be able to afford to pay the rent or mortgage at the end of this month, according to new research from Shelter released today.
The research, based on a YouGov survey of over 4,000 British adults, suggests that millions of us across the country will be starting the New Year worried about whether we’ll be able to keep their home.
Shelter is warning that the ‘ostrich effect’ created as a result of feeling overwhelmed by money worries could put homes in the South West at risk this year if overdue rent or mortgage bills are...
Local business expert David Hazzard from DestiNet NewZapp answers the question “Is social media replacing emails?”
David explains his answer and also goes on to describe how he thinks social media and emails can coincide.
“Social Media is a fantastic addition and opportunity for businesses to increase and improve their communication and marketing channels. But integration of email, social media and our forgotten old website is where companies gain most.”
To find out more you can contact David by email at sales@NewZapp.co.uk or by phone on 01392 447200
