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There are ‘some significant risks’ in the way that Devon and Cornwall Police tackle domestic abuse according to a national report published today by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).

There were 9,212 domestic abuse related crimes reported in Devon and Cornwall in the 12 months leading up to August 2013 accounting for 11% of all recorded crime in the force area. Despite the high number of cases, the report highlights weaknesses and inconsistencies in Devon and Cornwall’s response to domestic violence finding that while there were “pockets of good work” they had not...

Over 3,500 people in Exeter are now regularly cycling to work according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

The ONS figures, recorded between 2001 and 2011, show that Exeter had one of the largest percentage increases outside of London with more than 1,200 more people now choosing to commute by bike in the City a growth of more than 50% .

The increase comes after a concerted effort by local councils to improve cycle investment in the city and the wider area including a £13.9 million investment programme to 2015 to continue development...

Around 300 teachers from across Devon have taken part in a march through Exeter city centre today as part of strike action against pay and conditions in UK schools.

The marchers met in Northenhay Gardens at around 11am this morning before moving to the Sidwell Street Methodist Church for a rally.

Neville Pope, 30, a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) at Ilfracombe Junior School explained his reasons for taking part in the march: “I’ve been finding out that its a lot more about evidencing everything rather than actually doing things, so rather than being allowed to put everything...

Hundreds took part in the Sport Relief Sprint Challenge with the South West Athletics Academy in Princesshay on Saturday 22nd March with nearly £200 raised through donations on the day.

The event provided an opportunity for all to have a go on a professional portable athletics track right in the heart of the city. New for this year was a high jump bed for the more adventurous!

The team were joined by Street Motion, Exeter’s Parkour & Freerunning Academy, who gave demonstrations on free running and parkour and offered the chance for people to try it out on the day....