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On Sunday, September 15, nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team and the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society (AV&DCS) for an exciting BioBlitz event at Seaton Wetlands.

The event aims to record all species found in the wetlands in a single day, giving visitors a hands-on experience with wildlife surveying...

As it was recently National Allotments Week, there’s nothing quite like getting your thumbs green and your hands dirty in the garden! At Sundial Care Home, the team and residents, who the home fondly refer to as family members, are fortunate enough to have a beautiful garden that’s not only a retreat for local wildlife, but also a hub for growing vegetables, flowers and general plant life....

The Plymouth Safe Bus, which is set up to provide support to people during the late night and early hours of the morning, has helped 227 people so far this year.

The Safe Bus, which was set up by Devon & Cornwall Police and a number of local partners including Plymouth City Council, is located in Derry’s Cross every Saturday between 10pm – 4am. The bus is staffed by a team of...

Researchers at the University of Exeter are recruiting participants to shed light on what the risk of carrying antibiotic-resistant bacteria are among freshwater swimmers across the UK.

Who we are looking for:

River swimmers and non-swimmers (to take part in our comparator group).

To participate, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be 16 years of age
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