Faecal attraction at Paignton Zoo
Here’s a story guaranteed to put you off your Easter eggs - a gorilla with constipation is being treated with what zoo keepers have dubbed poo-shakes... Pertinax is one of the elder statesmen of Paign…
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Play top trumps at Paignton Zoo
A major partnership between a regional conservation charity and a leading games manufacturer is bringing a new version of an old favourite to the region. Paignton Zoo and Winning Moves, the interna…
TOFA – a First for Devon and Cornwall
More than 100 people attended the launch of the Torbay Over 50’s Assembly on Saturday in Preston. Over 50-year-olds from Brixham, Torquay and Paignton gathered to learn more about the Assembly, the…
Exmouth RNLI recruiting additional volunteers after a successful 2018
Last week, the charity that saves lives at sea published statistics from 2018. Exmouth lifeboats launched a total of 73 times on service, assisted 53 people and saved three lives. The sixth busiest st…
New Managing Partner takes the reins at Simpkins Edwards
Devon accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is celebrating the appointment of its new Managing Partner Mary Jane Campbell. Mary Jane, who also leads the British Junior Carriage Driving Team in her spare t…
Putting the Mad into Madagascar…
There are many extraordinary-looking animals in the world – and the giant leaf-tailed gecko is right up there among them. With its huge and apparently bloodshot eyes and unique fringed appearance, it …
“Beep, beep!” Roadrunners hurry to Paignton Zoo
A new species at Paignton Zoo will evoke fond memories for a generation of cartoon fans. The name Californian earth-cuckoo may not mean much to you, but say roadrunner to people of a certain age and i…
Want to improve your wellbeing? Head for the zoo!
The animals at our top local zoos are healthy and content – but now there’s a new focus on how a visit can improve the wellbeing of human beings. Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We k…
Teignmouth mum to run ‘bucket list’ marathon in London in aid of hospice charities
A Teignmouth mum is taking part in this month’s Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for two very special hospice charities. Lisa Ross, 43, is running her first ever marathon in aid of Chil…
Springtime in the Zoo is all about plants
Spring is a great time of year to visit Paignton Zoo – but not because of the animals. Curator of Plants and Gardens Alex Brotherton and Head Gardener Catherine Mortimer might be a little biased, b…
Ace runner Karen puts in the miles for Guide Dogs
Fleet-footed optician Karen Stone weaved her way to the end of the first Tamar Bridge 10K road race, raising much-needed money for the Guide Dogs charity. Specsavers director Karen chose the charit…
Lightfoot formally announces The Honest Truth as its Charity of the Year
Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers, has announced The Honest Truth as its first official Charity of the Year. Having originally asked staff for recommenda…
Octopus playtime at Living Coasts
We’re used to seeing primates and big cats in top modern zoos with toys and puzzles. But an octopus at Living Coasts in Devon seems to be outdoing them all. Whether they’re specially-designed or in…
Exmouth RNLI ‘Boat & Watersport’ Jumble Sale Fundraiser
Exmouth RNLI will be holding a ‘Boat & Watersport’ Jumble Sale at the Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth between 9am – 12 noon on Sunday 7th April 2019. The event is sponsored by Exmouth Es…