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Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is calling for entries for the 2014 Local Art Show competition.

Run jointly by RAMM and the Express and Echo, all art groups and societies from Exeter and the surrounding area can compete for the chance to exhibit the work of their members in the museum from 7 to 21 August. #

All groups wishing to enter must download entry forms from the museum website: www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM and submit them before Tuesday 10 June.

Rosie Denham, Exeter’s Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, explains: “This competition allows us to...

Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Devon and Cornwall Police have joined with other agencies to form a new group aimed at combating the rise in rural crime.

The increase in deer poaching has been a particular concern in Exmoor National Park and the National Park Authority is already in regular contact with both forces on this and other issues.

In addition to the police, there are many other agencies with an interest in the natural environment and these have joined up to create the Exmoor Rural Crime Initiative (ERCI) and will be working together to prevent illegal practices...

The University of Exeter is in the top ten of 123 UK universities for 2015 in the influential Complete University Guide, published yesterday (Monday 12 May). Exeter reinforced its position at 10th and increased its scores in the majority of measures. These included gains to the important categories of employability, student staff ratios and good degree achievement. In the separate subject listings, Exeter appears in the top ten of 22 out of 36 subjects including Archaeology, Computer Science and Medical Technology. In addition, all of The Business School’s core subject groups – Accounting...

Leading South West law firm, WBW Solicitors LLP has paid tribute to two respected solicitors who have recently left the business.

Catherine Strigner and Michael Martin, who have both had long careers with the firm, left at the end of April.

Managing Partner, Steve Bulman, said: “I am sad to see Catherine and Michael leave, but I wish them the very best in the next chapter of their lives. They have both made a huge contribution towards the success of the firm and I am sure will be missed by colleagues, clients and friends.”

Notary Michael Martin, who is retiring as a...