Local News and Updates
- 22nd May 2015
John and Clare Clapp, who farm cereals, maize and beef and have created a thriving industrial estate from redundant buildings on their farm at Halberton near Tiverton, were named Devon Farmer of the Year at the Devon Farm Business Awards on Wednesday (May 20) evening.
- 22nd May 2015
Following the success of Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project in 2013, the charity will be running The Great Big Rhino Project in the summer of 2016 - and schools and community groups can get involved for free.
- 22nd May 2015
It was sunshine all the way on the first day of this year’s Devon County Show.
- 19th May 2015
Four people who have a total of more than 164 years between them working in agriculture, forestry and horticulture will be honoured with Long Service awards at the Devon County Show held on May 21-23.
- 19th May 2015
It was with a heavy heart that Dean Mumm trudged down the players’ tunnel at Sandy Park for the final time on Saturday afternoon.
- 19th May 2015
The Chelsea Flower Show opens today (19 May) – and the world’s foremost gardeners are showing off their creative and colourful designs.
- 19th May 2015
A rare monkey has been born at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park....
- 19th May 2015
Students at St James school have set up their own social enterprise, supported by a DCC Enterprise in Schools Grant and administered via their after school social enterprise club, run by David Solomides of ZENEN Education.
- 19th May 2015
In the end the play-off dream fell just short, but already Exeter Chiefs winger Matt Jess is setting his sights highs for next season in the Aviva Premiership.
- 19th May 2015
Exeter's famous Custom House opens its door to tourists later this week as a visitor and interpretation centre celebrating the history of the Quay and Canal.