Some of the South West’s leading experts in planning and renewable energy will be sharing their tips for planning a successful anaerobic digestion plant at a free event in September. Hosted by renewable energy lawyers Stephens Scown LLP, the free seminar will take place at its client Wyke Farms, Shepton Mallet on Wednesday, 14 September from 12 noon to 3pm. The event will also include a tour of the Wyke Farms anaerobic digestion plant. Aimed at farmers and landowners who are planning to introduce anaerobic digestion, as well as professionals who advise on these projects, the event will...
The RSPCA is alarmed that despite three years of failed culls the UK Government is now forging ahead with plans to kill badgers in six different areas.
Three counties, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Dorset were subject to culls in 2015 and now it has been announced Defra will be licensing new areas in north Cornwall, north and south Devon, south Herefordshire and west Dorset despite strong public opposition to the scheme.
The RSPCA is once again renewing calls for the culls to be stopped and instead a more proactive approach with a focus on cattle husbandry through improved...
Share your Exeter City stories and memorabilia and learn a bit about the early history of St James Park.
On Saturday 27 August, ahead of the Portsmouth match, some of the team working on the Heritage Lottery Fund supported History of St James Park Project will be in the Grecian Centre to hear from fans about their own memories and experiences of the stadium.
There will also be some historic ECFC objects on display and fans are invited to bring their own objects, in a kind of Antiques Roadshow style.
Then at 1pm, Aidan Hamilton, the author of ‘Have you Ever Played...
Exeter Chiefs newcomer Ollie Devoto says he and his team-mates must make the most of the club’s final pre-season run-out when they tackle the Newport-Gwent Dragons on Friday night (7:30pm).
Having chalked up friendly wins over the Scarlets and Ulster Rugby, Rob Baxter’s side will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run of games at Rodney Parade.
Devoto, a summer signing from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath, knows it’s a vital fixture not only to sharpen up skills and match fitness, but will be the final chance to impress ahead of the club’s seasonal opener at Wasps on...
One of Devon’s most prestigious brands has become an Ambassador for the Devon Delivers programme.
Dartington Crystal is preparing to mark its 50th anniversary next year and, in the lead up to its celebrations, it has given its backing to Devon County Council’s inward investment initiative.
The company, based in Torrington, is Britain’s last remaining large-scale manufacturer of handmade crystal glass. Since being founded in Devon in 1967 it has maintained a proud heritage of glass making.
Dartington Crystal is well established as a premium brand. Its products are...
Police were called at 1.15am on Sunday 21 August 2016 with a report of a blue BMW X5 which had left Torbay Road and driven through a barrier and then over the cliff at Corbyn headland, coming to a rest on the beach.
RNLI, Coastguard, police, ambulance and other emergency services attended the scene. The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 41 year old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A witness to the incident left the scene without leaving his details and police are appealing for him, and any other witnesses to the incident, to come forward to assist the enquiry....
Passengers travelling through South Wales and the South West over the August bank holiday are being advised to check before they travel as Network Rail carries out essential work to install part of a new signalling system for the Bristol area.
The new system is an important part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan to provide a bigger, better, more reliable railway for passengers. It replaces equipment installed in the 1960s and 70s with the latest technology, paving the way for smoother journeys and fewer delays for passengers.
Work on the latest phase of a link road between the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point and the city, is underway.
Devon County Council’s £2 million scheme, which is being funded by developer contributions, will form the next stage of the Tithebarn Link Road.
The new 360 metre section of the road, with pedestrian and cycle links, will establish the northern section of the route which will connect with the Anning Road (Science Park Drive) junction.
Although this stretch of the road will initially be an incomplete link, it will unlock the development of around 250...
Exeter Cathedral is set to offer a limited number of free entry specialist tours as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.
The tours, which take place at set times between 8th and 11th September 2016, cover a range of topics relating to the Cathedral including stained glass and the historic ‘misericords’ – carved seats which date back to the 13th century.
Some tours also include free admission to the Cathedral for a more general guided tour of the building, video introduction to the Cathedral’s history and free audio tour. Booking is essential – call 01392 285983 (10am-4pm...
