Two large Christmas trees donated to a local wildlife charity will be given to a troop of monkeys in the New Year. Paignton Zoo has been presented with the pair of 15-foot Norway spruce by Marldon Christmas Tree Farm.
Robyn Lynes, from the farm, said: “We sell fresh, locally-grown trees to the public, but are also aware of our responsibilities to the wider community. We are donating the trees to the Zoo because it is really good for a local business to help a local charity.”
Paignton Zoo Fundraising Manager Jenny Paton said; “It is a wonderful gesture. And after the trees...
The Institute of Directors (IoD) puts forward 10 points the Chancellor must consider for the Autumn Statement.
The overriding message is that he must stick to fiscal Plan A, whilst ensuring our transport and energy infrastructure and our tax system provide a firm basis for economic recovery.
Gerry Jones, chairman of the IoD in the South West , said: “George Osborne is in a difficult position. The global economy has been much rockier over the last two years than most expected; growth has been weaker and public borrowing higher than we hoped.
Nearly 400 people of all ages, dressed as Santa, enjoyed a brisk jog or walk around the Exeter Quay in beautiful winter sunshine on Sunday 2nd December.
The fourth Iron Bridge Runner (IBR) Santa Run took place in ideal conditions and everyone enjoyed themselves as they all raised some well received seasonal funding for Dream-A-Way.
"This was our first run on the Quay and all the competitors and spectators approved of the new venu
"...and we’ll be back with a 5km Run on Sunday 5th May 2013 and our 5th Santa Run (and 5km run) on Sunday 1st December 2013.
A 20-year-old woman from Bromley has been charged with being almost three times over the drink drive limit after her car was in collision with a police vehicle in Teignmouth.
The incident happened at around 2.30 am on Sunday 2nd December 2012, when Maya Gregory was driving a Vauxhall Corsa in Quay Road, Teignmouth. The Corsa collided head on with the police car. She was detained before being charged and bailed to appear before South and West Devon MC on 18 December 2012. No one was injured as a result of the collision.
gloss-Art Exeter is now stocking these beautiful hand-made Christmas decorations by Bollywood Christmas. Carefully crafted, each bauble is delicately hand painted and sold at very affordable prices.
On top of this, the production helps provide employment for traditional artisans in Kashmir, Rajasthan and Dehli! Buy in store or over the phone today.
Motorcyclists are being reminded to carry out regular checks on their motorbike to improve their safety over the winter.
Devon County Council and Devon and Cornwall Police have compiled a series of short videos on the Max Rider website offering simple advice on bike maintenance. The message to riders is that keeping their bike in tip top condition can help them stay safe and upright, particularly over the coming months.
Despite motorcycles being ridden less over the winter, crashes remain high. In 2010, three fatal motorcycle crashes in Devon occurred in the last quarter of...
The way in which fraud is reported and investigated is changing from today. Victims of fraud and internet crime should now contact Action Fraud directly to report a fraud instead of the police.
This can be done by either calling Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or reported via their website www.actionfraud.police.uk . Non-emergency police call handlers who receive reports of fraud will direct callers to contact Action Fraud. There are circumstances in which the police should still be called and will respond: • If the victim is in immediate danger. • If there is a chance that the suspect...
In the relative calm after one of the most challenging storms to hit the South West in 100 years, The Exeter Daily was offered a behind the scenes look at the Environment Agency's (EA) South West Headquarters by Team Leader for Flood Risk Management, George Arnison. As I passed through the EA's offices, there seemed to be a distinct sense of relief that, for now at least, the rain had stopped and the rivers were receding. And more importantly that one of Devon's key flood defences had held up. Although it felt to Twitter followers on Saturday night that it got very close, with The Prospect...
£120 million in new funding will speed up the delivery of flood defences that could protect up to 60,000 homes and deliver up to £1 billion of economic benefits, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced on Friday (30th November). In response, Councillor John Hart , Leader of Devon County Council said: “I welcome this positive announcement and hope that some of the funding will come to Devon. It does show that the Government is listening and has responded fast. It is vital that Exeter flood defences are improved, not only for the protection of thousands of homes but also for the local...
The Devon Local Nature Partnership will hold its first board meeting on Monday (3rd December).
Devon County Council is supporting the development of the Partnership with a wide range of other partners including district councils, Torbay Council, the Primary Care Trust, the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, NFU, Environment Agency, Natural England, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Community Council of Devon, among many others.
Its role will be to act as a champion for Devon’s natural environment, protecting its...
