One of the iconic structures of the English Riviera is getting an overhaul. Work is being carried out on the vast aviary net at Living Coasts.
Clare Rugg, Living Coasts Operations Manager, said: “We are starting a rolling programme to replace sections of the net over the next 10 years, until all the panels are done.
“Living Coasts is in a great spot right beside the sea, but it does mean we have to face storms head on! The net has stood up well to the elements - not just the rain, wind and cold but also the unseen threat of ultra violet rays from the sun which can weaken...
Pupils at Wynstream Primary display exemplary attitudes to lessons and make excellent progress because of the outstanding climate for learning throughout the school, according to education inspectors.
And in a remarkable accolade, they say every aspect of life at Wynstream is now outstanding.
Six years ago the Wonford school was judged as inadequate and just 18 months ago it was classed as satisfactory.
Now inspectors say Wynstream is delivering an outstanding education for its pupils with every element of school life deserving of their highest possible rating....
The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel has today confirmed the appointment of Shaun Sawyer as Chief Constable. He has been the temporary Chief Constable since the departure of Stephen Otter early in 2012.
Acting BBC Director-General Tim Davie has announced plans to launch more free training days for women who have specialist or expert knowledge and who want to share it in TV and radio interviews and reports.
Following the success of the first ‘Expert Women Day’ that was held in London last month, four further events are now planned for Salford, Glasgow (which will host women from Northern Ireland as well), Cardiff and London, bringing the total number of women trained to 130.
The BBC Academy, working with Broadcast Magazine, recently selected 30 women with specialist...
Overnight closures are planned next week on the A30 westbound from Daisymount Junction to the junction of the A30/C832 near M5 Junction 29.
The closures will be over three consecutive nights on Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th February from 8pm to 6am to enable overhead gantry signs to be replaced over the westbound A30.
This work was previously postponed due to adverse weather.
During the closure of the A30 westbound, the A30 Daisymount Junction westbound on-slip will also be closed as well as the Airport Junction westbound on slip.
The young and young at heart are in for a memorable night at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) and the Cavern Club on Friday 15th February when the nine-piece band Smerin’s Anti-Social Club will be performing.
The Valentines’ ball will feature ElectroSwing music and have a 1920s theme. The 6.30-10pm session at RAMM is suitable for all ages but only over 18s can go on to the Cavern Club from 10pm to 2am. Novice dancers are welcome as there’ll be swing dancing lessons in RAMM’s central courtyard.
It will be a smart occasion with DJs playing ElectroSwing music as...
As part of its ongoing investigation into mislabelled meat, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed that the meat content of beef lasagne products recalled by Findus has tested positive for more than 60% horse meat.
Findus withdrew the beef lasagne products after its French supplier, Comigel, raised concerns about the type of meat used in the lasagne.
The FSA has said "We have no evidence to suggest that this is a food safety risk. However, the FSA has ordered Findus to test the lasagne for the veterinary drug phenylbutazone, or 'bute'. Animals treated with...
In the early hours of this morning a couple lost their home to fire. The property was a thatched cottage in North Devon. Maxine Wilcox, 68, was awoken by her cat at about 4.00am when she noticed that their thatched roof was alight. The couple immediately left the property and called Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Mr and Mrs Wilcox waited outside while firefighters tackled the blaze and salvaged as much of their belongings as they could. A total of 15 fire appliances attended the incident.
The roof was completely destroyed by fire, with the first floor being...
More than 2,000 homes will be better protected from the devastating effects of flooding after a proposed Exeter flood defence scheme was given a boost by additional government funding today.
The South West TUC has called for a change in culture after a poll published today by BBC Breakfast shows that more than half of office employees regularly work through their lunch breaks.
Nigel Costley, Regional Secretary of the South West TUC said: “These figures shine a spotlight on Britain’s long-hours culture. Far too many employees are failing to take lunch because they have too much work to do.
“It is essential that employers recognise the damage this can do to their staff and to the productivity of their workforce. Workers who skip lunch and don’t take time away...
