The RSPCA are calling for an investigation after a pollution spill harmed hundreds of seabirds for the second time in just two months.
More than 170 birds, mainly guillemots, were taken to the charity’s West Hatch wildlife centre in Taunton, Somerset, last week after being found washed up along the south coastline covered in a sticky substance. RSPCA inspectors rescued as many of the birds as they could, but unfortunately many more were found on the beaches already dead.
Experts from Plymouth University today (16 April) confirmed that the pollutant causing such devastating...
Having moved to Devon in 1999 and being based in Exeter since 2003, here at The Plum Consultancy we’ve seen some very exciting changes happening in the city and some unique dining and wining venues setting up shop and enticing us with their wares. This week and hot on the heels of Ruby Modern Diner, the latest and greatest addition opened its doors to the public – The Cosy Club. Based in the Halford Wing of Dean Clarke House in Southernhay Gardens, The Cosy Club has made the most of its historical past as the wing of a hospital by showcasing a Surgeon’s Operating Table style bar and...
Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, is proud to be shortlisted in three awards: one regional and two national.
The most important, due to their Cornish roots and Cornish focus, is the Cornwall Business Awards 2013, where Stephens Scown has been shortlisted within the Customer Focus category. This award is for the organisation which demonstrates it has the customer at the heart of its business. Winners are due to be announced at an awards ceremony on the 16th May at the St Mellion Resort.
Managing Partner Robert Camp has a clear vision for the firm: “At our...
An elite team of chefs from the University of Exeter have won awards in The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Chefs Competition 2013.
The staff at Reed Hall Conference and Events Centre, an Event Exeter venue at the University of Exeter, are bursting with pride as they celebrate the recent success of colleague Janet Woolacott (Chef de Partie), who scooped the bronze award in the Individual Major Chef of the Year category at this year's TUCO competition.
The annual TUCO competitions are designed to allow chefs at all levels from Universities and Colleges across the U.K...
Exeter Chiefs' head coach Rob Baxter believes Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash at London Wasps will be like a "Cup Final" for his team, as they look to secure a top six placing for a second successive season. Twelve months ago, the Devon outfit ensured Heineken Cup rugby for the first time in the club's history - and hopes are high within the Chiefs' camp that they can once again be rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous of Europe next season. Last Saturday's 27-6 home win over London Irish certainly bolstered their cause as they leapt over both Wasps and Bath into the final qualifying...
FORCE supporter Gary Moore has organised an online auction on EBay to raise money for the charity.
Gary will be auctioning many fantastic items - donated by celebrities and sports clubs. The auction goes live on 15 April and will run for seven days, ending on 22 April.
The donations consist of items from Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dench, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Wayne Rooney, Mo Farah, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Liverpool FC, Celtic FC, Somerset Cricket Club - plus many more, including Devon’s very own Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby...
Construction work has started on the multi-million pound project to transform Exeter Central Library into a first class facility for information, learning and culture.
The flagship 1960s building has been officially handed over to leading construction company Mansell who have been appointed by Devon County Council to undertake the redevelopment.
The ambitious scheme will see a range of improvements made to the library including better accessibility, increased space for children and a new café.
Hoardings are being put up around site and the first task to safely...
The Merry Go Round and Carousel toy libraries are holding a fundraising pre-loved toys and children's books sale at the Scrapstore in Gordon Road (the hut at the side of Belmont Park), on Saturday 20 April from 10am-1pm.
There will be some really lovely toys to buy and many opportunities to find bargains.
Headway Devon are holding a second-hand book sale at our offices in Exeter to raise money for local people with brain injuries.
The sale will take place on Wednesday 17th April from 2pm-7.30pm and offers a great range of modern and classic fiction, non-fiction and autobiography, cookery and children's books.
Teas, coffees and homemade biscuits will also be available to buy.
Entry is free and all are welcome - we hope to see you there!
Our offices can be found at 1 Wrentham Place, just off Prospect Park in Exeter. The postcode is EX4 6NA.
A 24-year-old man from Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, is due to appear before Magistrates in Torquay this morning following an incident involving an imitation firearm. Mark Cook was arrested at lunchtime on Monday 15 April 2013 after a Police Community Support Officer was hit by a ball bearing fired from a gun. Officers attended an address in the road and made the arrest a short time later. The suspect was then interviewed before being charged with being in possession of a BB gun and kept in custody pending his court appearance this morning (Tuesday 16 April 2013).
