Responding to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ report on Channings Wood Prison, Newton Abbot, published today (12th February 2013) that states "...we again found an establishment that continued to perform reasonably well against most of our tests but with caveats - most notably on the provision of activity", Andrew Neilson, Director of Campaigns at the Howard League for Penal Reform, said:
“Although this report is broadly positive, it is concerning that some prisoners are spending 20 hours a day stuck in their cells because of the lamentable lack of activities on offer.
A campaign to encourage local communities to have their say on what public services matter most to them has been applauded by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in this year's Local Public Service awards.
Devon County Council's 'Your Community, Your Choice' consultation, 2011/12, included a range of public meetings, supported by an interative website, to involve and engage with the public about difficult decisions the Council faced as it set last year's budget.
Describing the campaign as 'well-thought out', judges awarded it the winner of this year's...
Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old man sustained head injuries following an assault, which took place between 11pm on Friday 8th February and 0.40am on Saturday 9th February near to The Foyer on Commercial Road.
Two men aged 20 and 21 years have been charged with grievous bodily harm and appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 11th February 2013.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference DE/13/1275. Police ref: DE/13/1275
The Chinese New Year is the biggest and most important festival in China. 2013 is the Year of the Snake and is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of twelve animal signs. The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Year of the Snake on Saturday 16th February in the city and on the Streatham Campus.
At 1pm the Dragon and Lion dancers will parade through the city, starting in Buffet City, ending in Bedford Square. The parade continues at The Forum, Streatham Campus at 3pm, where there is also a Chinese Market, food, martial arts demonstrations, performances and...
It is vital that the high welfare standards and traceability that UK farmers meet are replicated further down the supply chain as the horse meat and DNA revelations continue to undermine consumer confidence in the food they eat, the NFU said today.
As news emerged that Findus has removed one of its products – which in some cases were 100 per cent horse meat rather than beef – the NFU wants to emphasise to consumers that this issue had nothing to do with the integrity of UK farmed products. Consumers who are seeking reassurance in the food they buy should look to 100 per cent...
Gareth Steenson insists the hard work has already started as Exeter Chiefs quickly look to banish the disappointment of Friday's Aviva Premiership defeat to lowly Sale Sharks.
Seemingly in control at 16-5 up early in the second half thanks to 11 points from Steenson and a try from Fijian newcomer Watisoni Votu, the Chiefs then appeared to implode as they allowed the Sharks to fight their way back into the contest, eventually undoing their Devon rivals 21-16 to claim only their third top flight win of the season.
It was indeed a disappointing outcome for Rob Baxter's side,...
The University of Exeter Business School has won a bid for European research funds to work on ‘sustainability-driven innovation’ (SDI). Research and training in Exeter will concentrate on Biomimicry, creating business innovations inspired by nature. The total budget for the consortium is just under 3 million Euros over three years, of which the Business School will receive just over 300,000 Euros.
Exeter is part of a multi-partner consortium of eight international universities, coordinated by the European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS). Preliminary research suggests that...
Police are concerned for the welfare of Roger Duggan who went missing from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, at around 12.40am this morning (Monday 11th February 2013).
The 61-year-old, from Brampford Speke, is described as white, slim build with short grey receding hair. He is believed to have been wearing blue jeans and a red fleece when he went missing.
Anyone with information about Roger’s whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 36 of 11/02/13.
Exeter City FC will be saying 'no' to homophobia this Friday (15th February) at their evening match at home against Accrington Stanley (kick off 7.45pm).
The game is the club's annual designated 'Football v Homophobia' match. Backed by the Supporters' Trust, City's One Game One Community group is once again teaming up with the Devon Lions, the local gay friendly football side, and The Justin Campaign to help counter homophobic prejudice in the game.
Guillem Bauza, Exeter's One Game One Community ambassador has welcomed the initiative. "I am very happy to support Exeter City...
Pope Benedict XVI has made the shock annoucement that he is to resign at the end of this month, saying he is too old continue at the age of 85. He will step down after almost eight years in the post, having been elected in April 2005 following the death of John Paul II.
He will be the first head of the Catholic Church to resign in almost 600 years and the Vatican said his departure would leave the post temporarily vacant.
The 85-year-old's resignation letter said: "After...
