Good record keeping is key to conservation
It may not be romantic or adventurous, but careful data collection and accurate record-keeping is vital to the conservation of species and habitats. A paper published recently in the journal Proceedin…
Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue three people on yachts within nine hours
Both Exmouth lifeboats were called out over the weekend of 1 and 2 June, both to assist yachts with mechanical difficulties. All three casualties were wearing lifejackets and suitably equipped. None n…
Art at Babbacombe Rotary Fayre
On June 12 Devon Art Society will be participating in the annual Babbacombe Rotary Fayre. There will be numerous attractive paintings displayed on the railings on Babbacombe Downs. You will be able to…
Fundraising coffee morning raises over £600 for Exmouth RNLI
On 30 May, Exmouth RNLI volunteers ran a successful coffee morning at the Public Hall in Budleigh Salterton. £623.44 was raised in two and a half hours with the RNLI merchandise stall taking an extra …
South Devon College hosting final stage of this region’s SkillBuild competition
SkillBuild is the largest and longest-running multi-trade skills competition in the UK. Construction trainees and apprentices compete against one another at the Regional Qualifiers, with aspirations o…
South Devon College Construction students save seafront shelters
South Devon College are not only becoming more involved in the community than ever before, but they are now improving it too. Construction Apprentices have taken the College's community spirit to the …
Employers sign up to recruit more volunteers
TORBAY’S biggest employers have signed up to recruit more volunteers in a bid to connect communities across the bay. Members of the Torbay Together Naturally Inspiring Partnership have thrown their…
Newton Abbot store celebrates four years of donating surplus food
Tesco’s Newton Abbot store has donated more than 23,000 meals to those in need. The store belongs to the supermarket chain’s Community Food Connection scheme, which celebrates its fourth birthday t…
New appointments at Torbay Council
At Torbay Council’s Annual Council meeting yesterday, Councillor Steve Darling was appointed as Leader of the Council. A Partnership Memorandum between the newly elected Liberal Democrat Group and th…
Rowcroft’s atmospheric family fundraiser returns for another year
Rowcroft Hospice hosts its popular annual Garden Party on Sunday 9 June, and this year’s programme is as packed as ever. Alongside on-stage entertainment, live music and a selection of craft stalls, t…
Zoo’s TB nightmare could be nearing end
The first mammal move in 22 months could signal the beginning of the end of Paignton Zoo’s two-year TB nightmare. A female red panda named Ember is the small furry symbol of hope for the charity zo…
Exmouth town team dinosaur launch
The 2019 Dinosaur Trail, organised by Exmouth’s Town Team, was officially launched by Town Mayor, Councillor Steve Gazzard on Saturday 25th May during the Exmouth Festival when a real ‘live’ Tyrannosa…
First Sports Centre Open Day welcomes over 250 people!
On Saturday 18th May, South Devon College hosted its first ever Sports Centre Open Day. Utilising the new state of the art facilities, the College was able to accommodate a vast range of activities fo…
Calling all horticulture employers
South Devon College provides the Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship and the popularity of this course has increased year on year. The apprenticeship covers a range of areas. I…