Police in South Devon are reminding dog owners of the need to keep their animals under control following an attack on sheep in the Bala Brook area of South Brent in February 2013. Police enquiries have yet to identify the white Jack Russell and a small brown Poodle/Terrier type dog that were chased off during the incident on 7 February. The sheep suffered minor injuries. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said, “Owners must ensure their pets are not allowed into any fields with livestock.
“Walkers in the countryside should keep their dogs in sight and always on a lead...
A panel discussion allowing members of the public to question representatives of the criminal justice system will be held at Chudleigh Parish Church at 7pm (for 7.30pm start) on Wednesday 17 April.
Included on the panel will be Devon & Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg, Chief Superintendent Paul Davies (Devon Commander, Devon and Cornwall Police), Sarah Carlsen (Devon Reform), Georgie Constable (Victim Support) and John Wiseman (Chief Executive, Dorset Probation Trust). The meeting, organised by Chudleigh Business Guild, will be chaired by Councillor Jerry...
It has been 25 years since the last county-wide survey of birds in Devon, which resulted in the Devon Atlas of Breeding Birds written by HP Sitters in 1988. Since then a great deal has changed in the fortunes of birds in the county, but without a similarly rigorous survey, these changes are impossible to determine with any certainty.
For the last six years, Devon Birds has been compiling data on bird sightings in the county, to build an information base for the publication of an all-new Devon Atlas of breeding birds in 2014, and the Society is appealing for help from birders and...
There are reports of 30-minute delays and two lanes closed on the M5 northbound at J30, A376 (Exeter), because of an overturned caravan and recovery work. Drivers are warned that there is congestion to J31, A30 (Exminster).
Devon County Council’s Library Service has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
The service is one of only seven from across the UK to be selected for the coveted Library of the Year accolade at the forthcoming Bookseller Industry Awards.
Ciara Eastell, Head of Devon County Council's Library Service, said:
“We know that our library service is highly valued by our residents, and despite a tough couple of years with significant reductions in budget, we have continued to grow this successful service.
“We have worked hard developing new and leading...
The RSPCA have expressed concerns after more dead birds have been washed up on beaches in Devon and Cornwall.
There have been reports of birds being washed up at Wembury and Heybrook Bay in Devon as well as Port Wrinkle and Whitsand in Cornwall. On Saturday, the RSPCA said that for all the affected birds found washed up on land, it was likely "more are dying out in the Channel".
Dog walkers have been told to keep their pets away after more than 100 birds were found dead on one section of beach between Downderry and Seaton on Sunday morning.
I’ll never forget an important time management lesson I learned in a seminar many years ago . . . especially how the instructor illustrated the point.
“Okay, time for a quiz,” he said, as he pulled out a one-gallon wide-mouthed mason jar and set it on the desk in front of him. Then he produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar.
When the jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, “Is the jar full?”
A University of Exeter Medical School scientist has received a prestigious Industry Fellowship award, aimed at connecting Academia and Industry. Andrew Randall, Professor of Applied Neurophysiology in the Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, was granted the award by the Royal Society. It allows him to forge new collaborations with Lilly UK, the Surrey-based arm of the international pharmaceuticals company Eli Lilly. The research concerns cutting-edge imaging and how it can be applied to understanding dementia. Prof Randall said: “This is a key element in furthering our...
This season, Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion welcomes a brand new resident theatre company in the form of Paul Taylor Mills Ltd, who will be presenting the new Repertory Summer Season.
Paul has a proven track record in producing productions of the highest level, which have received rave reviews at home and abroad.
Planned productions from June to September include: The Ghost Train , Don’t Dress for Dinner , The 39 Steps , Deathtrap , Blithe Spirit , Stepping Out and many others.
Paul has experience of producing shows both nationally and internationally and brings a wealth...
A new web video by landowners Clinton Devon Estates has been released on YouTube to explain the importance of food traceability and the benefits of buying locally produced food.
The three minute film From Estate to Plate , features Clinton Devon Estates’ Ranger Tom Garner alongside fellow stall holders and local customers at Budleigh Salterton Farmers' Market, who explain the many benefits of buying local.
Tom, who is Chairman of the Budleigh Salterton Market said: “Consumers are more aware than ever about the source and quality of their food, and our customers who come to...
