A short film by Kidney Research UK about the impact medical research has had on the lives of people with a rare kidney condition has been shortlisted in the 2020 Charity Film Awards. Shortlisted from 400 applicants the film, ‘Saving Lives – how genetics research changed the future for people with aHUS’, tells the story of Ros, a 27 year old farrier from North Devon who received life-saving...
Keepers at Paignton Zoo saved scores of animals after recent storms damaged a key building.
High winds ripped open a 36-metre-long air vent in the roof of Reptile Tropics at around 7.30 one morning, exposing vulnerable animals, plants and electrics. Staff rushed to save lizards, snakes, turtles, iguanas, chameleons and geckos as the temperature in the building dropped. Meanwhile,...
Around 850,000 people live with dementia in the UK and this is sadly only projected to rise. There’s no cure on the horizon for dementia, but research is proving that keeping active and connecting with nature can reduce symptoms. Dementia is life changing so projects like those from the charity Dementia Adventure are vital. Dementia Adventure delivers outdoor activities, adventures and...
Devon residents are being invited to join the Donation Generation by pledging to reuse and repair clothing as much as possible and reduce the estimated 10,000 items of clothing thrown away in the UK every five minutes.
Every pledge made will be entered in a prize draw on 2 March 2020, to win one of 10 Upcycling and Repair kits.
A wildlife inspired mosaic sign, designed by local artists working with East Devon District Council and Honiton schoolchildren, has now been installed at this popular nature reserve
Local artists have worked with East Devon’s StreetScene Parks and Open Spaces service and Honiton Primary School pupils to create a wonderful wildlife mosaic welcome sign, which was installed on Monday 10...
The Hatchling, a spectacular live performance combining ancient myth with innovative puppetry will take place in Plymouth from 22 - 23 August 2020.
The Hatchling will see an extraordinary, larger-than-life visitor roam through Plymouth City Centre, exploring its new surroundings and the people it encounters. Taking place across the weekend, the performance will culminate in a...
The repair and clear-up bill from Storm Dennis and Storm Ciara is expected to cost at least £200,000, according to early estimates from Devon County Council.
The authority is expecting that figure to rise as the clearance of several landslips continues and further damage is uncovered across the county.
It comes as the Grade Two Listed Austin’s Bridge at Buckfastleigh has had...
On Wednesday 5 February 2020, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet approved the introduction of an additional fixed penalty fine against householders who fail in their duty of care in respect of how their waste is disposed.
This sends a strong message to householders because the financial penalty will be exactly the same as it already is for anyone caught actually fly-tipping waste...
Though the youngest artist exhibiting, Emma Pottage already has an acclaimed CV and is definitely an artist to look out for at the Torbay Art Show over the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2020.
Fresh from achieving a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Drawing and Print from the University of the West of England (UWE), Emma will be exhibiting her large colourful award-winning works...
