Academics and undergraduates from the University of Exeter are set to work with school pupils from Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester on a new study to explore the distribution of Lyme disease in the region.
Local vets and wildlife trusts are being asked to collect animal ticks for the school pupils who will use the latest laboratory techniques to reveal the ticks’ genetic fingerprints.
The results will be used to map the distribution of ticks in Dorset and investigate their role in the spread of Lyme disease.
Blood-sucking ticks have resulted in a recent rise in...
ROLL UP, ROLL UP FOLKS - It's Toot Garook's 20TH BIRTHDAY on FRIDAY 31st JULY! So for that whole weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) we are offering our lovely customers 10% OFF all purchases and 20% OFF purchases over £50. So come and help us celebrate with a glass (or two!) of fizz, sweet treats, bubbles and balloons as after all, we wouldn't still be here after all these years without you guys!
A twitter account has been set up calling on BBC bosses to save popular presenter Judi Spiers’ show from the axe.
The Radio Devon stalwart told her audience this morning that this week would be her last.
She said: "This is my last week. But boy we've had some good times. We've had some dodgy times as well but on the whole we've had some good ones. We've had some dark times in recent days but hopefully they'll be blown away.”
It is not clear why the show is being dropped but the Daily understands it was not Judi’s choice to leave and that she is deeply saddened....
St Loye’s Foundation is pleased to announce that Eilis Rainsford will be its next Chief Executive from July.
Eilis joins St Loye’s Foundation from the mental health charity Community Care Trust (South West) Ltd where she has been Chief Executive since 2009.
Eilis has more than 25 years’ experience in senior management and leadership roles in the voluntary, health and social care sectors. She started her career in nursing.
She will lead a newly-formed group structure bringing together St Loye’s Foundation and the Community Care Trust (South West) Ltd. Eilis will...
THE Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is to continue its recruitment drive by holding an open day in Okehampton later this month.
The Trust has already held five successful open days this year, in Barnstaple, Tiverton, Axminster, Seaton and Sidmouth.
It is holding a further event at Okehampton Hospital on Saturday 27 June (10am to 3pm).
The Okehampton event is for nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals interested in working at community hospitals or in the Trust’s community teams, which support patients in their own homes...
As part of our birthday celebrations we are inviting customers to "name that frog"!
We think that after all these years it's about time our trusty orange Toot frog had a name so hit us with your best suggestions for the chance to WIN £50 to spend in store.
To enter simply "like" our page and write your entry in a post.
Winner announced on FRIDAY 31st JULY, last entries accepted by 5pm Thursday 30th.
One of Exeter’s most anticipated annual events, Big Screen In The Park celebrates its fifteenth year this August. Taking place in Northernhay Gardens, this year’s expanded anniversary event will treat locals and holidaymakers to cult classics, family favourites and new releases over five summer evenings. A unique opportunity to experience the magic of the movies in the increasingly rare 35mm format on a big 10m screen, with the illuminated Cathedral city as a stunning backdrop. There will be an excellent selection of food and drink including wares from festival foodies Pieminister, the...
Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club took part in a hill climb relay challenge up to the top of Stoke Woods to publicise their Hill Climb Festival to be held on 19th September.
Members of the club made 100 ascents of the Stoke Woods Hill (as seen in the Tour of Britain) in teams of three over the course of the day, the cyclists successfully climbed over 29,000ft, the equivalent of climbing Mt Everest to help publicise the clubs upcoming Hill Climb Festival.
Hill climbing is a long-running time trial tradition, which is well-represented in the South West with Minehead Cycling Club...
Newcomer Jonny Hill wants to follow the lead of other young players at Sandy Park as he looks to establish himself at the Chiefs.
The 21-year-old forward, who has penned a two-year deal with the Devon club after joining from Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester, has watched from afar as Rob Baxter has allowed the likes of Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Dave Ewers Luke Cowan-Dickie and Sam Hill to forge themselves as first team regulars.
And now the 6ft 7in, 17st 9lbs lock hopes to tread a similar path as he aims to make an impression having previously been part of Gloucester's...
