RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.
Nearly 700,000 people took part in 2022, counting 11 million birds. In Devon, nearly 18,500 people joined in.
This year’s event takes place on 27, 28 and 29 January 2023. People in Devon are asked to spend just one...
Upcoming students have until 25th January 2023 to complete their UCAS application
A new data index reveals the top UK universities based on a range of factors including student satisfaction, graduate prospects, accommodation costs and more
The index reveals University of Exeter to be second in the UK
With the UCAS deadline of 25 January drawing near and Google searches for ‘how to choose a university’ increasing by 69% in the last month, a big decision looms for young people across the country.
Since arriving at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has shown encouraging signs that he can finally turn things around at Old Trafford after a decade of mediocrity cast its shadow following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. The Scot’s fifth permanent successor, Ten Hag has ruled with an iron fist and the former Ajax manager is finally starting to reap the rewards despite a shaky start. He’s had to make some big decisions along the way — no more so than allowing star man and the club’s top earner, Cristiano Ronaldo, to leave the club following the termination of his contract.
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is again urging the public to use 999 appropriately during industrial action on Monday (23 January) and to call only if it is a life-threatening or life-altering emergency.
On days where there is strike action, patients should continue to call 999 if there is a medical or mental health emergency [when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk]. Ambulances will be able to respond in these situations, but this may only be where there is the most immediate risk to life.
Many people may assume otherwise, but students aren’t immune to the cost-of-living crisis either. A recent survey has shown that there are fears that the increase in the costs of living is making university life more difficult for students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
University calls for increased government help
Universities UK, the student advocacy group, is urging the government to do more to support students during the cost-of-living crisis. Almost three quarters of undergraduates and postgraduates say their university could do more to help them...
Internationally renowned explorer, Jim McNeill, veteran of more than 30 years of polar exploration and expeditions, is seeking up to 10 would-be explorers from inner cities areas across the UK, including Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth and Gloucester, to join his latest polar-bound endeavour, #Resolute Expedition.
The lucky 10 will join 134 other aspiring explorers on the Ocean Warrior Project, which is undertaking a marine expedition to gauge the pulse of the planet and the health of the oceans, in a life-changing citizen science voyage from Plymouth to Resolute Bay, High Arctic Canada...
Inspirational youngsters from across South West played essential roles, delivering healthcare and supporting local communities with St John Ambulance, in 2022.
Of the 9,000 5 to 17-year-olds in the first aid and health response charity’s Badger and Cadet programmes, 1,633 dedicated individuals gave over 45,700 hours of their time providing lifesaving first aid and care alongside adult St John volunteers – 2,760 of which were given by young people in the South West.
Whilst all of the first aid trained young people are given opportunities to put their skills into practice...
Love guitars? Love Planet Earth? Love supporting local/independent businesses? Then the Crowdfunder recently launched by Devon-based Life Guitars Co is for you! With a strong vision and set of ethical values, the team at Life Guitars are on a mission to take over the guitar world, one high-quality used repurposed guitar at a time.
A brief history
Established in July 2020 amidst the start of a global pandemic, award-winning Life Guitars Co burst onto the UK independent retail scene with a vision to breathe new life into old and used guitars, amps and effects pedals....
Multi-million schemes to improve transport links in Exmouth and Okehampton are among more than 100 projects receiving a share of £2.1 billion through the government’s latest round of Levelling Up funding.
Devon County Council has been awarded the full amount of its £15.7 million bid to complete the Dinan Way link in Exmouth, while West Devon Borough Council has successfully received £13.4 million to develop a new railway station on the eastern edge of Okehampton.
The funding for the Destination Exmouth project will enable the completion of Dinan Way link road, helping to...
A small, friendly preschool near Exeter that welcomed its first intake of young children last spring has already received a good grade.
In a recent Ofsted inspection, the Kidzone at Exminster - operated by local charity Westbank Community Health and Care - was described as a ‘Good Provider’.
The charity’s preschool for Over 2s opened its doors at the end of April 2022, with just three children attending over three days. Since then, it has quadrupled its numbers and extended its opening hours. The facility now looks after 12 young children over five days and has recently...
