This week we saw the publication of the three-monthly crime figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). As police and crime commissioner it is inevitable that the media will want me to comment in simple sound bites - is this good news or bad news news - so I thought I would clarify why I have been guarded in some of the interviews I have carried out this week. ONS figures are, and always have been, released three or four months in arrears - in this case to the end of June 2013, whereas, day to day, myself and the chief constable are dealing with up to the minute statistics about...
Devon will be getting its first specialised pollution protection vehicle next week (22 October). The vehicle, known as an Environmental Protection Unit (EPU), is specially equipped to handle a number of environmental emergencies such as fuel and chemical spills. It is the first of four Mercedes Sprinter vehicles to be unveiled by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service and The Environment Agency. The vehicles are part of a national project to supply fire and rescue services with the equipment necessary to protect the UK from large-scale pollution incidents. The Environmental Agency’s...
Now in its 100th anniversary year, and with a promotion to the national league recently under its belt, Isca Hockey Club completes a hat-trick of achievements for 2013 with the announcement of a three-year sponsorship deal with Exeter-based solicitors Gilbert Stephens LLP.
And with the big ‘Derby Day’ event taking place at Exeter University Sports Park on 26 October – at which the Isca Ladies’ 1st XI will play local side Exe in the Women's Investec National League followed by an evening match between the Men's 1st XI against the University 1st XI in the Now: Pensions National...
Update 18 October: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has just confirmed that the planned strike by the Fire Brigades Union due to take place tomorrow (Saturday 19 October), 6.30pm-11.30pm, has been postponed.
A spokesperson said: "Further negotiations are due to take place in the dispute between the FBU and the Government and further information will be distributed when it is available."
First reported 11 October: Firefighters have set a date for a second round of strikes over a pensions feud with the Government.
A great night was had by all at this year’s Exeter Chamber Annual Business Dinner.
The dinner was sponsored by Ashfords Solicitors, Heart Fm and Old Mill Group and was held at The Sandy Park Confrence Centre, where attendees were treated to a champagne reception followed by a four-course feast.
The dinner was well attended, with over 250 guests. This year’s guest speaker, Dick Strawbridge, covered many topics on the night, including his days in the army to his first television gig hosting Scrapheap Challenge , where he won the Junkyard Megawars trophy in 2003.
Gareth Steenson says Exeter Chiefs travel to Glasgow this weekend with "nothing to fear" as they look to push forward in this season's Heineken Cup campaign. Having kicked off life in Pool 2 with an impressive 44-29 home win over Cardiff Blues last weekend, fly-half Steenson will be hoping for a similar outcome when the Devon club travel north of the border this Sunday (2pm). In a dazzling first half against the star-studded Blues, Rob Baxter's side blew away their rivals with a five-try blast that saw them storm into a 36-3 lead at the interval. As expected, Cardiff improved significantly...
Clyst St Mary Primary School children made a very special visit to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park’s pumpkin field on Monday 14 October 2013. Mrs Ellis and her Year 2 class were transported by tractor and trailer to a secret location in the East Devon countryside.
Chris Down, Managing Director of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park took the first part of the morning’s lesson talking the children through the process of planting the seeds, through to the flowering plants and then the transition from flowers to pumpkins. His lesson continued with the care and attention that must...
In case you hadn't noticed, it is Oxjam Exeter this weekend, for which The Exeter Daily is proud to be the headline sponsor. Buy a wristband and go to any of the venues hosting music, find the Exeter Trails music trail and find which places are offering a discount to people wearing a wristband,
Oxjam Exeter App If want to know exactly what is going on and when - just search for and download the TiCl app for your android phone or iphone and find the nearest venue to you at any one time, as well as where you can go for discounts on each day.
Living with sight loss should become less daunting for people in Exeter, with a modular course, designed to help them develop confidence and life skills. Run by Action for Blind People at the Belmont Chapel
The course runs for several weeks, with sessions from 05 November until the 10 December.
The charity is inviting people with sight loss, their friends, family, and anyone who has been affected by visual impairment to enrol on the community based, six week programme. The course will provide information, advice, guidance and practical skills for people diagnosed as losing...
