The RSPCA has confirmed it will not call for farmers involved in the badger cull to be named following a complaint by the NFU to the Charity Commission.
The NFU raised a number of concerns with the Charity Commission about the RSPCA’s campaigns on the badger cull and its activities relating to live animal exports. The concerns included the RSPCA’s Chief Executive calling for farmers involved in the badger cull to be named and for a boycott of milk from farmers in badger cull areas.
NFU President Peter Kendall said he was pleased with the outcome of the Charity Commission’s...
Gregory Distribution has updated its fleet of temperature controlled vehicles used on the company’s contract with the Appleby Westward Group servicing SPAR stores across the South West of England.
The investment involves the acquisition of 10 Carrier Transicold Vector™ 1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units which have had many features bespoke designed for Gregory making the trailers some of the most advanced and safe in current operation.
Simon Thomson, Gregory’s Spar Contract Operations Manager based at the business’ Cullompton depot, played a major role in...
City contract cleaning company, Exeter Cleaning has launched a new website aimed at shedding light on its contract cleaning service. The company, based in Broadclyst, made the announcement during popular social media event #DevonHour.
Exeter Cleaning’s new site at http://www.exeterofficecleaning.co.uk will become the hub for the company’s professional specialist services which include offices, medical and food handling businesses.
Speaking about the new site, Exeter Cleaning’s Mark Walker said “Clients tend to like us to work when there is nobody else about, so while there...
Name: Kathryn Aalto - People, plants and places are my passion. I am a garden designer, historian, writer and speaker from California. For more than a decade, I taught English and Environmental Issues in Washington prior to moving to Devon. I've segued that into a lovely creative career in England. How would you describe yourself in 5 words?
Someone recently told me I was "California sunshine in a bottle." How would you describe Exeter in 5 words?
A jewel in the crown. What brought you to Exeter?
History of Exeter, beauty of Devon, proximity to London. Which part...
Don't plan your weekend until you've checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter. There really is something on offer for everyone!
THEATRE
How the Other Half Loves Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Paul Taylor Mills presents How The Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn. One set combining two different houses with two different sets of people each talking and carrying on as if the other didn't exist. Tickets £14/ £13, Box office: 01395 514413.
The Pirates of Penzance Saturday, 7.30pm, Eggesford Airfield, Chulmleigh Opera...
Wine tasting enthusiasts are set enjoy this year’s Open Day at Pebblebed Vineyard, Topsham in aid of Hospiscare.
Pebblebed Vineyard owner Geoff Bowen will offer hourly tours throughout Sunday 8 September to members of the public, with the chance to taste the Devonshire grape at its best. Visitors taking the tasting tour will uncover the processes involved in wine-making, and reap fruitful rewards in the tasting session afterwards!
The vineyard and wine tasting tours seek to raise vital funds for Hospiscare, the local charity providing free palliative care services to those...
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has accused David Cameron, of an act of "terrible miscalculation" in his attempt to persuade MPs to support military action against Syria.
Mr Bradshaw said the action led to the Commons voting against Britain taking military action – by accident.
He said in his blog today: "It may be an outcome supported by a majority of the public, but it was not what any of the main parties or their leaders wanted."
Mr Bradshaw added: "If Cameron had supported Labour’s sensible and measured amendment or waited until next week, the vote would have...
Renowned comedian, writer and Radio 4 personality, Tony Hawks will head to Dartmoor in September to open the third Chagford Film Festival.
Tony Hawks will officially declare the festival open on 23 September when he introduces his new film, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis. This feel-good film, which tracks Tony’s quest to beat the Moldovan football team at tennis, is described as simultaneously insane, moving and hilarious. It is just one of an eclectic mix of films, brilliant events and workshops, presented by top industry professionals taking place over the six-day...
If you're planning to make the most of the last few days before the kids go back to school, it seems you're in luck,
Forecasters say the next few days will be mainly dry and bright.
Today will be dry and bright for much of the day, but there will always be a good deal of cloud thick enough to produce a little light rain in places, mainly during the afternoon. Maximum Temperature 24 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Most places will be dry and bright, with some sunny spells possible. Feeling cooler and fresher than of late, although temperatures will be near normal...
Exeter-based EMCAS, one of the country's leading financial Claims Management Companies, is getting behind the Exeter Chiefs with a new sponsorship deal that sees the business co-sponsor the first team rugby strip this season. Chief Executive Officer of EMCAS, Craig Bernhardt, joined players at an official strip hand over, which saw Australian International and Club Captain Dean Mumm accepting the new shirt alongside first team players Don Armand, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade. Under the sponsorship deal EMCAS’ logo will appear on the rear of the shirt, and will be worn in all Aviva...
