Shaldon Wildlife Trust in Devon is delighted to announce the birth of a very rare Owston’s civet.
One of the most endangered species of civet, the Owston’s is a curious creature native to Asia. With its long nose, cat-like whiskers and slender mongoose body, it would be well suited to the pages of a Roald Dahl storybook!
This is an exceptionally special birth as the population in the world’s conservation breeding programme currently totals less than 20 animals.
Mum and Dad, Hoi Dau and Lam, are very important genetically, therefore successful reproduction has been...
Although best known as a respected songwriter for others, Charlie enjoys a multi-faceted career that includes acting, comedy-improvisation, writing for radio and composition for film and TV as well as performing live with her band. She became one of a handful of UK songwriters to have success across diverse genres with songs covered by George Harrison, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfied, Ricky Ross, Sheena Easton (US No 4), Celine Dion, Black, UB40, Status Quo, Paul Carrack and a UK No 1, 'Ain't No Doubt' for Jimmy Nail. Five of Charlie's albums have been released since 2005 on her own label...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (3-5 June).
THEATRE
Avenue Q Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Man Found! Friday and Saturday, 7.30pm, Hope Hall, Exeter In a follow up to the...
Today (June 1) marks the start of national Volunteers’ Week and Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity has revealed the latest figures about the value of time given freely given by its supporters.
In 2015 volunteers racked up more than 19,450 hours for the charity, which offers face-to-face support to anyone locally affected by cancer.
That’s worth an estimated £125,000 – a vital contribution to an organisation that offers all of its services free of charge, receives no Government funding and needs to raise £1.2 million every year to maintain them.
Experts from the University of Exeter are to host a special two-part discussion series about whether the UK should stay or leave the European Union.
Representatives from both sides of the argument will discuss the possible implications of a ‘Brexit’ during the series, which will both be held at the Exeter Phoenix in June.
Open to the public, the events will be led by experts from the University’s College of Social Sciences and International Studies.
The first of the events, entitled: 'Brexit: Would it leave Britain and Europe less secure?' will be held on Wednesday...
Police are appealing for information after items of jewellery were stolen from a house in Beech Park in the West Hill area of Ottery St Mary.
The burglary happened between 8.45am on Friday 26 May and 2.30pm on Sunday 29 May while the occupants were away on holiday. A glazed rear door of the property was smashed using a long handled axe.
Police are advising members of the public to ensure that gardening tools and items such as ladders which could be used to assist offenders in gaining access to a property are properly secured at all times.
With the EU Referendum imminent, a panel of experts will discuss the cultural relationship between Britain and the rest of Europe. At this event our panellists will address the following questions, and more:
How 'European' is British culture? Is British identity a 'European' identity? Is Britain so different from the rest of Europe? Should we think of ourselves as bring European rather than British?
Audience questions and discussion is welcome.
Panel members
The following panel members have been confirmed for this event so far: Professor William Higbee (...
Security has always been at the heart of the European project. Not only has economic integration served as a vehicle for peace in Europe, but in more recent years the EU has started to develop a more robust security and defence policy.
At this event our expert panel will address the following questions, and more:
What are the strategic implications of Brexit?
Would leaving the EU really undermine Britain's strategic standing and partnerships? Would it weaken European security and play into the hands of its strategic adversaries? We will also welcome audience...
After months of eager anticipation, 25,000 music fans made their way to Powderham Castle on Sunday to enjoy one of the UK’s most popular festivals and experience live performances from, among others, Izzy Azalea, Ellie Goulding, Skepta and headliner Coldplay.
Temperatures soared on Day 2 of Radio 1’s Big Weekend and a large crowd gathered at the main stage to watch opening act One Republic. This was followed by the hotly anticipated Welsh quartet Catfish and the Bottlemen who, despite some technical issues, did not disappoint as they powered through a series of fan favourites, such...
