A report from Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary released today (Tuesday, October 20, 2015) shows Devon and Cornwall Police has an overall ‘Good’ level of efficiency, but has financial challenges on the horizon.
The efficiency strand of the PEEL report, (Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy), graded Devon and Cornwall ‘Good’ in terms of using resources to meet demand, short and long term financial planning, and keeping people safe and reducing crime.
The report’s only area of concern was how sustainable and affordable policing may be in Devon and Cornwall...
One of Exeter’s longest standing chartered accountants, Bush & Co based in Barnfield Crescent in the heart of the city’s professional services district, is this year celebrating 60 years in business.
Founded in 1955 by Paul Bush, the accountancy firm has grown in size from just one man to a team of 4 directors and 25 staff, with clients across the South West.
Specialising in a range of services for both individuals and businesses, Bush & Co offers everything from help with business start ups, to business advice for owner managed businesses and high growth companies...
Featuring city landmarks, national landscapes and the work of the English visionary Cecil Collins, the new exhibition of Exeter’s Fine Art starting at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Saturday 24 October will delight art lovers.
Drawn from RAMM’s extensive collection of topographical prints, drawings and watercolours, distinctive city landmarks include Mol’s Coffee House and the Higher Market. The fine art collection also includes outstanding British landscapes and some of the finest are included providing dramatic views of Wales, the Lake District and Yorkshire.
Doubts have been raised over the future of Dawlish Air Show.
The following statement has been posted on the show's website:
"Volunteers, fans, visitors, supporters and Friends of Dawlish Airshow, thank you for your continued support and interest in the show and your patience while waiting for us to announce the 2016 date.
"After much deliberation we have decided that, at this moment in time, we will be taking a break during next year’s airshow season. "We have had over 10 years of amazing displays in Dawlish and won awards internationally. We have been rewarded by...
The latest section of the Stop Line Way walking and cycling route has opened to the public.
The one kilometre section, from Seaton to Colyford, has been developed by Devon County Council over the past four months by JTT Contracting Ltd. Councillors will visit the new trail on Tuesday (20 October) at 10:30am to mark the opening.
The route, which was granted planning permission in September 2011, provides an off-road connection from the cemetery, near Marsh Lane, in Seaton, to Colyford Common near the junction of Seaton Road/Popes Lane, in Colyford. Councillor Stuart Hughes,...
To raise funds for the perinatal mental health charitable fund in memory of their sister, Charlotte, Devon brothers Jono and James Grant are hosting a sold out Wembley Arena Gig on Friday 13 November.
Jono Grant is one third of internationally renowned British dance act Above & Beyond, alongside fellow members Tony McGuiness and Paavo Siljamäki – his brother James Grant is the band’s manager.
Charlotte was a well-respected member of the Perinatal Mental Health Service, provided across Devon and Torbay by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Her family have set up the Little...
He is one of the most recognisable, most decorated and bestselling British artists of all time, and once again Elton John will perform on British shores, having announced a string of huge dates in June next year – including a very special show at Westpoint Exeter on June 19th.
Elton will, as part of these dates, bring his world-renowned live band show to Exeter on June 19th, in what will be a truly unique and special event – he has only performed in Exeter twice before, once in 1973 and once in 2003 solo. So it is over 40 years since Elton and his band have performed in Exeter....
Three projects to make Cranbrook a greener town were given awards of achievement by the RHS ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ campaign.
The projects ‒ a roadside verge, an area outside St Martin’s Primary School and another at the Younghayes Centre ‒ were judged ‘outstanding’, ‘improving’ and ‘thriving’ by the RHS assessor.
Cranbrook Town Councillor, Karen Jennings who was instrumental in getting the initiative off the ground, said: “In a new town like this which will take time to mature, it is important to make time for improving the green areas.
The main build of Seaton Jurassic and the public amphitheatre has now been completed.
The construction work started in September 2014 and has been successfully carried out by the Exeter-based firm Kier Construction. The internal installation of the exhibition halls as well as café and signage will be finished by February, ready for opening in spring 2016. Harry Barton, Chief Executive of Devon Wildlife Trust, said: “This is a huge moment for east Devon. Come to Seaton and see for yourself what has changed. Seaton Jurassic, which has been dreamed of and talked about for more than a...
