The most comprehensive report on wildlife in the UK, the State of Nature ( https://stateofnature.org.uk) , warns that one in six species are facing the threat of extinction in Great Britain.
The report shows that the species studied have, on average, declined by 19% in the UK since monitoring began in 1970. It also shows that most of the important habitats for nature in the UK are in...
Jobseekers are invited to the Torbay Jobs Fair where there will be hundreds of jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and industries.
The event is free to attend and will take place at Torquay Town Hall Assembly Rooms on Friday 20 October from 10am to 12:30pm. Over 40 employers will be in attendance, including Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Council, South...
With Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween on the horizon, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe recommends owners prep ahead of the firework season; as it can be a stressful time for our four-legged friends.
Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey completed by 369,389 dog owners covering 440,759 dogs in the UK asked questions about a range of dog behaviours. The charity has issued advice to owners on how to...
Theatre Royal Plymouth has begun the hunt to find the children’s ensemble for this year’s pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Auditions for the children’s ensemble will take place on Sunday 05 November, and are open to primary school children from year 3 to 6. Children should live within a 20-mile radius of TRP and not be taller than 4 feet 7 inches. All those trying out should be...
Devon is leading the country on the percentage of care home residents already vaccinated against COVID-19 this autumn. Over 76% of care home residents in Devon have received their COVID-19 jab, this is the highest percentage in England.
The winter vaccine roll-out began on the 11 September 2023 and 155,236 COVID-19 vaccinations and 185,492 flu vaccinations have been given in Devon to...
SSG Training and Consultancy, Southwest service provider, is an organisation that have always valued positive impacts on local communities. This is why this year they launched a new initiative to support local community groups by supplying them with defibrillation units.
As part of this, SSG have pledged that from every delegate booked onto a first aid course, £1 goes towards funding...
Persimmon Homes has been inspiring the next generation of builders in at Petroc College.
Regional Apprenticeships Manager Andy Wallis gave a talk to T-Level students at the college in North Devon on how the five-star housebuilder are employing new construction techniques and changes that are happening in the sector.
Andy also spoke about Persimmon’s multi-million pound...
In one of the most hotly contested finals yet, Astrid Arnold, a Devon-based carpenter, was announced as the winner of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023, proving herself as an exceptionally skilled tradesperson with a passion for helping others.
Astrid, 48, was presented with the award - one of the industry’s most coveted titles - during Screwfix Live, held at Farnborough International...
