The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.
A £4.6M investment in this innovative system by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) will help protect the technologies our day-to-day lives rely on.
Severe solar flares, space storms and solar wind can disrupt satellites, GPS, power grids and radio communications....
Local rescue charities and branches of emergency services, National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority are holding their second safety on Dartmoor day at Lydford Gorge near Tavistock on Sunday 23 June between 10am and 4.30pm.
On the day, there will be the opportunity to look round fire engines, police cars and ambulances plus meet the local fire fighters, police officers, air ambulance crew and rescue dogs.
The air sea rescue helicopter will pop in for an appearance during the day as well as the police Oscar 99 and Devon Air ambulance, if jobs allow. There will...
Exeter-based Flybe has announced a new scheme which allows customers to book flights and to hold a "Price Lock-Down" fare for 24 hours before confirming and paying for their Flybe flight.
Travel planners will now have the benefit of being able to check and finalise all their travel details knowing that the price of a flight will held with the "Price Lock-Down". Customers may then...
Great Escape Classic Car Hire has extended its network of sites with a new branch in Devon.
The new location gives enthusiasts and tourists a choice of six mainly British classic cars to drive around the region’s beautiful coastline and countryside.
The new Devon site represents a £150,000 investment in the region across staff, cars and office set up. It is conveniently located...
Enjoy a fantastic weekend away with up to four nights camping, entertainment, plus new and pre-own motorhomes, accessories and gifts on-sale - all on one site.
This is a great place to find a new van whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your existing vehicle. Hundreds of new and pre-owned motorhomes and caravans will be showcased by leading dealers from across the UK and locally.
Alongside these will be thousands of outdoor leisure accessories including electrical goods, crafts, furnishings, clothing, footwear and more.
A mixture of dealers from all over the UK and the West Country will be exhibiting an extensive range of antiques and collectables to suit every pocket.
Admission: Saturday 8.30am-10am (early entry) £10, 10am-5pm £5 and on Sunday the fair will be open 10am-5pm, £5 all day.
For more information visit www.continuityfairs.co.uk
An urgent report into the economic effects of last year’s severe storms on Devon’s transport network has been ordered by county council leader John Hart.
Mr Hart called for the report to provide hard evidence so Devon County Council can launch a concerted campaign for urgent Government action to repair the battered rail and road network.
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and a member of Channel 4’s Three Hungry Boys will be among the special guests appearing at Plymouth University’s 2013 Festival of Research.
The event, running from March 4-22, will feature public talks and workshops showcasing some of the world class research currently taking place at the University.
Taking into account the range of uncertainty in the forecast and observations, the Met Office are predicting that it is very likely that 2013 will be one of the top ten warmest years on record, which goes back to 1850, and it is predicted to be warmer than 2012.
The forecast follows provisional figures for the observed temperature in 2012, published by the Met Office and University of...
