A new study from the University of Exeter has found that viruses carried by commercial bees can jump to wild pollinator populations with potentially devastating effects.
The researchers are calling for new measures to be introduced that will prevent the introduction of diseased pollinators into natural environments.
Commercial species of honey bee and bumble bee are typically used to pollinate crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers and oilseed rape. Fast evolving viruses carried by these managed populations have the potential to decimate wild pollinator species, including...
A new information dementia drop in centre has been opened at Topsham Pharmacy and is open on Thursdays between 10am and noon.
Run by volunteers, it is somewhere people to come to find out what support maybe available to them and generally answer any questions they may have on dementia.
Sallie Rutledge who runs The Mede and Seaward House (holiday and day support for people with dementia) in Topsham says: "There's little help at times for the carer and they can feel very isolated.
"We are hoping carers will come to us and tell us what they need....
As the colder weather sets in, Devon’s health chiefs are providing some top tips to staying healthy this winter.
Devon County Council’s Director of Public Health, Dr Virginia Pearson, is reminding people of some simple ways to protect themselves, and their NHS, over the cold weather period.
“Most of us experience colds and flu-like symptoms at this time of year,” said Dr Pearson. “But for some, flu can be dangerous, if not potentially fatal, so it’s important that eligible people keep up to date with their flu jabs.
Meridian RAW, an Exeter-based social enterprise, has announced its first exhibition to celebrate completing the first year of one its projects.
Meridian RAW is a not-for-profit social enterprise that uses photography as an empowerment tool for marginalised communities and socially excluded individuals. The exhibition will take place at the Glorious Art House on Fore Street from Sunday 18th January until Friday 30th January.
It is part of the Our Lives, Our Community, Our Voice community project which uses photography as a means of engagement, empowerment and training for...
The legendary Trojan Sound System will take over the Lemon Grove at Exeter University on Friday 13th February.
An institution in British Sound System culture with a legendary team of selectors and vocalists, they relentlessly tour the globe representing the most seminal Reggae and Ska record label in history.
For the past decade, Trojan Sound System have spread their message of love and unity through the power of Ska, Roots, Dub, Dancehall and UK Bass music, headlining club shows, captivating festival crowds and supporting legendary Jamaican acts such as The Wailers,...
The eagerly awaited Silverton Hunt Point to Point takes place on Sunday January 18th at Black Forest Lodge, Kenton near Exeter off the A380 starting at 12 noon with the first race.
Entrance is £10 a head, maximum £30 per car and children free.
For more information, visit www.p2phorseraces-dc.com .
It is now officially Rugby World Cup Year in Exeter and across the UK.
Devon and Cornwall Police have been planning for this prestigious event since March 2014. A specialist team of officers has been working with management at Sandy Park rugby stadium and with a multitude of partner agencies including England 2015, the world cup organisers, and local authorities.
Placing Exeter on the world stage means that the team has planned for the security of visiting heads of state and politicians from around the world, and are aware of any potential risks.
Sleet and snow is forecast for Devon as temperatures are set to drop below freezing this weekend and into next week.
A severe weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for tomorrow (Saturday), valid from 3am until lunchtime.
A forecaster at the Met Office said: “A band of rain, sleet and snow will spread east across the region on Saturday morning. 2cm-4cm of snow is likely to fall on high ground, chiefly over the moors, but there is a risk of some snow at lower levels.
“Icy patches may form, especially on untreated surfaces and the puublic should be aware of...
