One of the UK’s rarest fungi, which looks like an underwater coral, has been unexpectedly found in woodland belonging to international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.
The violet coral, Clavaria zollingeri, was recently discovered by one of the charity’s conservation officers, Helen Cavilla, at Paccombe Farm which is home to more than 350 donkeys.
The sighting is only the second time this fungus has been recorded in Devon, whilst other records are from just a handful of sites across the UK.
The violet coral is scarce and one of the UK’s rarest fungi...
Researchers at the University of Exeter will team up with international collaborators including NASA to develop advanced new materials that could be used to create sensors in space to detect carbon emissions from Earth, and smaller, lighter mobile phones.
It is among 12 projects announced today bringing together UK and international researchers to develop cutting-edge new technologies, funded through a £17 million investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Injection mold technology is complex and needs regular maintenance to make sure that the machinery continues to work well, providing efficient, effective part creation. Ideally, it is best to undergo injection mold cleanings without having to shut down machines for too long, disassemble machines to reach smaller cracks or areas to be cleaned, or delay your production for an extended period.
There are a wide variety of excellent products available that can help facilitate effective cleaning while still maintaining an efficient production schedule. This article will outline some of...
If you’re new to Exeter City FC, then let us tell you that life in League Two isn’t the worst, but it could much definitely be better. The Grecians, the nickname for the club, are chasing promotion, but are outside of the two spots for automatic promotion, which means the fight is on. City have been involved in several playoff battles in the past, but often they’ve had an unhappy ending. Below is a look at some of the history of the club and how things are going in League Two, plus the all-important questions of whether they’ll reach League One and what they have to do to get there....
The Exeter Chiefs rugby team have entered a team for the first corporate esports festival for the whole of the South West, taking place in February 2022.
The two-time Premiership winning club, which also took home the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2020 after beating Paris-based team Racing 92, will enter a three-man team to compete with organisations from across the South West region.
Organised by Tech South West and Exeter College, the event seeks to place the South West at the forefront of esports innovation, one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Part of the...
Patients across Devon are being reminded that most GP practices will be closed over the festive and New Year period and that if they need medical advice to make use of alternative services such as 111.
Most GP practices will close at the end of the day on Friday 24 December and will re-open again on Wednesday 29 December until Friday 31 December. They will then be closed again from Saturday 1 January until Monday 3 January due the New Year bank holiday.
The NHS in Devon is asking people to do what they can to prevent themselves becoming unwell and to choose the right NHS...
If you own a house, then what are you planning to do with it in the long term? Some people will plan to live in it forever, whereas others might want to sell when the price is right to either upsize or downsize, depending on their future plans. If you are in the second camp, you’ll want to ensure your home is worth as much money as possible. In some cases, this will mean spending money, but this should be looked at as an investment as, if you choose the right renovations and improvements, they will add value to your home and give you your money back with a profit. With that in mind, here...
Moving into a new rental house requires some prior checks. Look at the condition of the repairs and maintenance required. Additionally, check for pet policies and overall safety of the neighbourhood.
Despite multiple pandemic waves, UK average house price increased by 10.2% over the year.
It indicates a sharp increase in property sales in England and adjacent areas. If you too are planning to buy a house in England, make sure your planning falls right in place.
This is because property transfers in England involve several complicated stages and missing any part may give you an unpleasant experience.
Therefore, it is always a good idea to have an overview of the home buying process in England.
Here is the step-by-step process of buying a home in...
Old roofs and winter weather don’t go together very well. You’ll often find that rain and wind cause your roof to leak, particularly if there are missing tiles or broken areas. This is never a good thing; water damage from rain can be devastating, and even if you catch it quickly it can still leave stains and cause mould. So with that in mind, it’s essential to know just what to do if you find that your roof is leaking so you can minimise the damage as much as possible. Read on to find out more.
Contain the Water
The first thing you’ll need to do when you have a leak is...
