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Police in Exeter are asking the public to be vigilant following a spike in car crime in the area over the past six weeks.

Since the start of December there has been a notable rise in the number of cars targeted for criminal activity.

The majority of vehicle crimes during this period are thefts from motor vehicles where windows have been smashed and property stolen.

There has also been reports of several vehicles in the Sowton Industrial Estate having their fuel caps forced open and fuel drained off.

Police Constable Saren Isaac, Neighbourhood Beat Manager...

Schools are being reminded that they can arrange year-round outdoor sessions with education rangers from East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Countryside Team who will help children get the most out of learning about nature and the outside world.

Evidence shows that giving children the opportunity to discover, learn about and experience the natural world is hugely important and the education rangers believe that outdoor learning shouldn’t be limited to summer alone.

Meg Knowles, a ranger for EDDC, said: “Winter provides some excellent outdoor learning opportunities which...

The world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix, have announced they are playing a run of UK summer shows in 2017 including a show in Exeter. The band, which is enjoying phenomenal success and is one of British pop’s brightest acts, will play outdoors at Powderham Castle on Friday 14th July 2017, as one of their 13 ‘Summer Shout Out’ live shows. Little Mix will perform their signature hits, including ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’, 'Hair' and 'Wings', alongside tracks from their new album 'Glory Days'. Concert promoter, LCC Live, is hosting the show, along with Bryan Adams who will perform...

An influential Devon conservation charity has announced the appointment of its new Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Dr Peta Foxall is taking over the role at Devon Wildlife Trust. She will head the charity’s Board of Trustees, the body which determines the Trust’s strategic direction.

As with all the charity’s trustee board members, Dr Foxall’s position is an unpaid, voluntary one.

Dr Foxall brings a wide range of experience to the leadership role. Her background is in senior positions in the fields of education, science and health. She holds a PhD in biological...