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Safety first during National Chip Week (18-24 February)

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are urging chip lovers to take care when they indulge in one of the nation’s favourite foods – chips!

Leaving a chip pan unattended for any length of time can have disastrous results as the oil can easily overheat and ignite. A simple switch from the pan to the oven or a temperature controlled deep-fat fryer can help prevent the worst.

“From the chip shop to the kitchen table, chips will quite rightly be on the menu this week,” says Fire Investigation Officer, Mike Burroughs. “But the smallest distraction when using a hot chip...

Devon young people elected to UK Youth Parliament

Twelve young people from Devon have been elected to represent the county on the national UK Youth Parliament 2013 to 2015, following recent elections.

Aged between 11 and 18, the young people were elected out of 18 young people in total from Devon, standing in the national elections.

More than 7,000 young people turned out to vote in over 50 polling stations across Devon; in schools, youth centres and youth clubs, to elect Members of the Youth Parliament and their Deputies.

They will now work locally in their Devon constituencies, with their peers, to champion...

Exeter conservationist takes key national role

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Fri, 02/15/2013 - 11:16am

A scientist at a Devon wildlife charity is to take on a top national job.

Dr Kirsten Pullen, Zoo Research Officer at the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, is to become the new Chief Executive Officer at the British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA).

BIAZA represents the top zoological collections and promotes high standards in research, husbandry and animal welfare. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, owns nature reserves and carries out conservation projects at home and...

Exeter urged to take small steps to make a big difference

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/15/2013 - 11:10am

To mark Fairtrade Fortnight 2013 (25 February-10 March), a series of events is being staged in Exeter to show people how a small change in their shopping habits can make a real difference to poverty in the developing world.

People across the city are being encouraged to take a step in the right direction by swapping their usual item for something Fairtrade.

To help people find where to buy the products, an online Exeter Fairtrade directory is available, listing over 120 shops, cafes and restaurants that sell or serve Fairtrade products.

Among the events planned,...

British farmers proud to produce great British food

This weekend, ten national newspapers will carry the message that British farmers are leading the way in high standards for fresh, British food as the NFU launches a Buy British campaign.

Adverts encouraging consumers to buy British will run across the national press, highlighting the message that great British farmers produce great British food. And with consumer confidence leading the agenda shoppers are being reminded to look out for the Red Tractor farm assurance logo, which stands for independently inspected food, traceable from farm to pack. The campaign is in direct response...

New initiative to promote music education

Board members of the Devon Music Education Hub have come together to mark its launch at a free concert in Exeter attended by thousands of school children.

The Devon Music Education Hub consists of a wide range of organisations involved with music education, and working with schools it will deliver the national Plan for Music Education on Devon County Council’s behalf.

It aims to ensure that every child in Devon aged between five and 18 has the opportunity to learn a musical instrument through whole-class ensemble teaching programmes on a weekly basis.

The launch was...

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