Scientists from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the University of Reading are asking anyone interested in gardens and gardening, whether allotment holders or those who enjoy visiting gardens, to take part in a unique survey designed to improve understanding of how climate change may affect gardens and green spaces in the future.
The information gathered will enable the RHS to gain valuable insights into gardeners’ awareness and expectations of climate change, in the light of the recent bitterly cold winters, record rainfall levels, floods, and severe droughts.
Often regarded as the hottest ticket in town, today marks the official launch of the Exeter Chiefs Season Tickets for the 2013/14 campaign.
By signing up to a Season Ticket at Sandy Park, not only do you guarantee your place for another fantastic year of Aviva Premiership, Anglo-Welsh and European competition, but you will also save up to 18% on normal match-day ticket prices.
As the region’s Premier sporting club, a season ticket with the Chiefs – who were recently voted as having the best match-day experience following a survey by Premiership Rugby – will ensure you not...
Staff and patients at the children’s ward of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital enjoyed a visit from a local hair salon when they presented a cheque for more than £2,500.
SAKS Hair Salon, in Exeter’s Princesshay, raised the money for Bramble ward during their launch party. They chose the children’s oncology department at the RD&E because it is a charity close to a SAKS customer’s heart.
Eleanor Winkler, manager of SAKS Hair Salon in Princesshay said: “We’d like to thank the staff and children of Bramble Ward for a lovely afternoon. We really enjoyed the opportunity to...
Dave Ewers believes the final three games of this season’s Aviva Premiership represent a “massive challenge” to the Exeter Chiefs as they look to seal a place amongst the division’s top six sides. With important clashes against London Irish (home), London Wasps (away) and Gloucester (home) remaining for the Devon club, Ewers knows the battle for Heineken Cup qualification next season is set to go to right to the wire. However, buoyed by Saturday’s late 24-18 victory over Worcester Warriors at Sixways, Rob Baxter’s side have certainly positioned themselves nicely for the top flight’s final...
Vital European Union (EU) funds are being taken away from English councils and their business partners in a blow to local growth projects.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that the Government's announcement on how it distributes money across the United Kingdom will stall innovative community projects and slow down economic recovery in England.
The Department for Business and Innovation and Skills has announced how the UK's EU Structural Funds for 2014-2020 would be re-allocated across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Exeter consumers are missing out on £34.3 million worth of compensation for the mis-selling of PPI policies simply by failing to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. If other financial products were included, such as mis-sold endowment mortgages and savings and investment products, the final amount due to consumers in the region would be even greater, warns Exeter-based EMCAS. The leading claims management company, which specialises in helping individuals to recover compensation for mis-sold products, is urging adults in the South West region to take action now to find out if they have a...
University of Exeter law students have been awarded the prize for Best New Student Pro Bono Activity by the Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP for its legal helpdesk that provides assistance to court users.
The Community Legal Helpdesk is run by Law students who are supervised by a qualified lawyer, providing free information and guidance to members of the public involved in legal disputes. Family, small claims housing and employment problems are the most common queries.
The announcement was made at the annual Law Works and Attorney General Student Awards 2013, on 25...
Exeter City Football Club Fans only have until Saturday 6 April to take advantage of the fantastic Super Saver prices on Season Tickets for the 2013/14 campaign.
Paul Tisdale says "I would urge supporters to make the most of these Super Saver prices while they can – they represent excellent value."
City are hosting Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday – if you're able to beat the rush by buying before, then please do so. A separate queue will be in operation in Reception before kick-off for Season Tickets, as well as a drop-off service. Reception will also be open after the...
Exeter Racecourse’s most glamorous night of the year on 7 May looks set to be buzzing, with hundreds of people expected to take advantage of its 25% off all tickets offer.
That means that everyone who pre-books their tickets by midnight 3 May will enjoy six races, live music after the racing with Joey and The Lips and the chance to enter the fashions awards, with great prizes up for grabs courtesy of Bovey Castle, for just £11.25.
Racegoers can make it really a special evening by dining in style in the Desert Orchid Restaurant. For group bookings of ten or more, Grandstand...
Today at Exeter Crown Court, Junior Bradshaw aged 32 years and Kevin Liverpool, aged 35 years, both from Manchester, were found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Joss Stone.
Kevin Liverpool has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 10 years and 8 months.
The sentencing of Junior Bradshaw has been adjourned until a later date.
Following the conviction and sentencing, Superintendent Steve Parker the Senior Investigating Officer said:
"This has been a long and difficult investigation. While on the face of it the circumstances...
