Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon, the Forestry Commission has said today (Thursday 26 March).
In response to the outbreak, the Forestry Commission has introduced restrictions on the movement of susceptible material in parts of South Devon from Thursday 2 April. These measures are designed to contain the disease and reduce the risk of further spread.
Passionate volunteers in Newton Abbot are being asked to come forward to help form a new fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK.
The UK’s leading dementia research charity is looking for people with a range of skills to help set up a group, which will aim to raise vital funds and awareness in Newton Abbot and the surrounding area.
Experts are today warning of the negative implications that can come from using insect repellents that do not contain at least 20% DEET, and are fearful that young travellers are not fully aware of the potential diseases rife in popular travel destinations.
A new survey has found that 78% of people do not research current diseases that they are at risk of catching in areas they are...
