They may be viewed by some as an invasive species or a commonplace pest of public parks, but a new study from the University of Exeter has shown that grey squirrels are actually quick learners capable of adapting tactics to improve efficiency and reap the best rewards.
To test the animals’ intelligence and mental flexibility researchers invented a task involving a box with 12 sunken wells, four of which were hollow. Of the four, two contained hidden hazelnuts.
The five squirrels observed in the study (named Simon, Arnold, Sarah, Leonard and Suzy) were all given training...
In the build up to Rugby World Cup 2015 coming to Exeter, one of the 11 Host Cities, the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour will head to the city, showcasing Exeter and Devon to a world audience.
Since May 2014, Rugby’s most coveted prize has been capturing the imagination of thousands of people across the world as part of the build up to Rugby World Cup 2015 and now the world famous Trophy has touched down in the UK following its’ global tour.
The Trophy is named after William Webb Ellis, credited as the inventor of Rugby Football, and is the prestigious prize for the sport....
Rail Union RMT said this morning that talks aimed at settling a dispute on First Great Western over the threat to jobs and safety from the introduction of the new Hitachi Inter-City trains have broken down without agreement and the forty eight hours of strike action across the company starting at 18.30 hours on Wednesday 8th July goes ahead as planned.
There will also be a rally in support of RMT’s members on FGW in their dispute at 17.00 hours Wednesday 8 July at Paddington station.
RMT said that First Great Western were simply playing for time in the talks and were going...
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the third production, Amy’s View by David Hare. The classic social comedy will play from Thursday 9 to Wednesday 15 July, with a press night on Thursday 9 July at 8.00pm.
The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September.
Exploring love and loyalty over a sixteen year period, Amy’s View follows the ever-evolving relationships of a West End actress, her daughter...
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the third production, Amy’s View by David Hare. The classic social comedy will play from Thursday 9 to Wednesday 15 July, with a press night on Thursday 9 July at 8.00pm. The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September. Exploring love and loyalty over a sixteen year period, Amy’s View follows the ever-evolving relationships of a West End actress, her daughter Amy, and Amy’s...
LED’s fun-filled family day at Ocean Exmouth on Sunday 5 July was a huge success!
The local community came out in force to support LED when they opened the doors to Ocean on Sunday morning.
Excitement had been mounting all week on social media with hundreds of people on Facebook and Twitter confirming they would be coming along to the fun-filled family day. Entry to the soft play was free all day and visitors were offered a free game of the newly installed Mad Game bowling.
Last, but not least, was an opportunity for visitors to take a tour of the stunning Ocean...
Do you recognise either of these men? British Transport Police (BTP) officers want to speak to them after the ticket office window at Honiton was smashed. The incident happened at around 9.35pm on Saturday, 6 June. PC Gary Archer said: “Two men left the platform and started messing about on the tracks. “They crossed several times before picking up ballast and making their way to the front of the station where they smashed the ticket office window.” Officers have analysed CCTV from the station and are today issuing images of two men who they think can help with enquiries into the incident....
The sun came out and so did thousands of people to the biggest mass participation event the National Trust in the South West has ever organised.
The Big Beach Picnic yesterday (4 July) took place at 15 different locations across the South West. From Wembury beach and even Branscombe in Devon to Gunwalloe and Marazion beach in Cornwall to Weymouth and Brownsea Island in Dorset to Bossington and Brean Down beach in Somerset. There were events at some of our secret coves like Pentireglaze Haven, Polzeath and Portnadler, Looe in Cornwall to the big stretches of beach like Woolacombe...
We recently held a tea party to celebrate the “graduation” of our Hospiscare Exeter community nurse Rachel Willmott.
Rachel is pictured, wearing pink, with her certificate which she received after studying and spending three years alongside highly experienced senior colleagues. She is now working in her new role as community nurse specialist in the city.
Rachel said: “I love this job. As a team we are able to give specialist advice and support to people who are at the end of their life. Hospiscare community nurses have time and experience and we are able to support families...
