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Update: 23 September: Police investigating a sexual assault, which happened on a train between Taunton and Exeter on 15 July, have arrested a man in connection with the matter.

The 36-year-old from Bideford was arrested yesterday (23 September) on suspicion of sexual assault. He was later released on police bail pending further inquiries.

The man came forward following a media appeal to trace a person detectives wanted to speak to about the incident. Officers would like to thank all those who shared the appeal.

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Devon and Cornwall Police has welcomed a report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) and its acknowledgement of the hard work and commitment to improving services safeguarding children.

The Force has made a clear commitment to prioritising safeguarding and to making it everybody’s responsibility which means that all members of staff will be expected to be able to competently deal with all aspects of child protection. This is reflected in the fact that officers respond quickly and can immediately deal with any threat risk and harm in respect of children and young people....

Sports fans will be able to find out about Exeter's sporting history at a series of free talks starting at the weekend.

The illustrated talks have been developed by Exeter's Red Coat Guides as part of the city's Festival of Rugby celebrating this year's Rugby World Cup 2015.

Starting on Sunday at 11am at the Custom House down on the Quay, the 90 minute talk will explore the sports played in Exeter from Roman times until the present day. It will include references to and anecdotes of some of the great sporting events and personalities that have graced the city over the years...

Are you aged 13-18? Do you love to sing? Then here’s your chance! Roots A Capella is run by Devon-based music charity, Wren Music, and meets in St. Sidwell’s Community Centre in central Exeter, just minutes away from the bus station. The choir meets once a month on Sundays and is a great opportunity to improve your vocal skills, learn a huge range of songs from all over the world as well as take part in high calibre performances around the region. In the last term, Roots A Capella have had an exiting run of performances, including at Exeter Cathedral and Torquay Princess Theatre as well as...