As Friday 31 January 2014 marked the beginning of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar, the RSPCA is announcing a huge rise in the numbers of horses rescued and taken in by the charity in England in 2013.
The charity is also highlighting some of the incidents from the past year that made 2013 unlucky for our equine companions.
Figures show that the number of horses taken in or rescued by the charity in England rose by 69 per cent compared with 2012. In 2013, the RSPCA rescued, collected or took in 1,526 equines, compared with 901 the previous year. These horses...
Devon’s super recyclers are being recognised in a special ceremony to thank them for their hard work in helping to protect Devon’s environment.
This will be the second year of the Recycle Devon Thank You awards which last year marked the 10 year anniversary of the Don’t Let Devon go to waste campaign.
Devon enjoys a recycling rate of 55% (2011/12) making it one of the highest recycling counties in the country. To celebrate and thank the residents of Devon, Recycle Devon is hosting the special event.
Chairman of the Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling...
The A380 between Splatford Split, Kennford and Kingsteignton has been closed in both directions because of an unsafe building as strong winds and torrential rain continue to batter the region.
Other roads affected:
A358 Devon - A358 Weycroft Bridge in Axminster closed in both directions near the Lodge Lane junction, because of flooding.
A38 Devon - A38 Tamar Bridge in Plymouth closed to high sided vehicles between The Toll Booths, St Budeaux, Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall, because of strong winds.
A380 Devon - Debris on the road on A380 Torquay Road in...
16 year-old Holly Morwenna Rawlings from Exeter has made it through to the Grand Final of the national music competition Open Mic UK! The finalists will now perform in front of an audience and celebrity judging panel at The NEC in Birmingham! Young singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist, Holly Morwenna, says the competition has opened up so many new opportunities for her and thanks her family, music teachers and committed friends and fans for supporting her throughout the competition. She also thanks Robert Williams Estate Agents for sponsoring a fan bus to the finals at the NEC! Watch...
East Devon District Council has been working with Budleigh Salterton Town Council and healthcare professionals to provide Budleigh residents with the free-to-use outdoor gym that they want.
Now the partners would like Budleigh Salterton residents of all ages to decide how it should look by voting for the design they like best.
The voting event will be held during the Budleigh Salterton late night shopping event on Friday 6 December between 5.30pm and 8pm. The stall will be outside the old Co-op shop on the High Street if the weather is fine; if wet it will be just under the...
Radiance MediSpa hosted ‘A Radiant Christmas’ in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) with complimentary taster sessions by therapists and stylists at their luxurious venue. BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers compered the evening with models showcasing the latest Steampunk clothing courtesy of Velveteen Clothes Emporium. The conference centre was transformed into a mini Christmas Fair with unusual and exciting gifts from local independent retailers and Casino Select hosted a roulette table raising further funds for the charities.
Three Devon winners of the county’s inaugural NatWest Venus Awards have triumphed in the national finals of the competition. Mariam Badavi, who runs Purity Spa in Exeter, won the Employer of The Year title. East Devon businesswomen Sarah Cressall, of The Creation Station, was named was named Entrepreneur of The Year and Cathy Debenham of YouGen, won the Green Business Award.
The trio were up against regional winners from all over the south of England.
The prize-giving ceremony was held at Rhinefield House Hotel in the New Forest. The event was hosted by the founder of the...
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THEATRE
English Touring Opera: Agrippina Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Widely regarded as Handel’s first operatic masterpiece, Agrippina stands out for the quality of its music, full of freshness and musical invention. Sung in English. Tickets: £17-£32. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
A Fool's Proof Friday & Saturday, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A Fool’s Proof takes inspiration from the true story of Jessica McClure, who at...
Update: Alexandra Harris and Kieron Bryan have been granted bail- set at 2m rubles each
Before the judge Kieron Bryan said: "To be accused of hooliganism for doing my job as a reporter is the same as suggesting that every journalist who works in a warzone is a soldier or that the court reporter here today is somehow responsible for the outcome."
Also bailed was the Arctic Sunrise captain Peter Willcox.
Anthony parrett case is also currently being heard.
Greenpeace has posted bail for the 9 activists processed yesterday but doesn't expect their release until...
