New analysis by the NSPCC of police recorded crime data reveals the number of crimes with an element of child sexual exploitation in the South West has almost tripled within the last year.

During 2021/22, a total of 3,866 crimes were recorded by Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset Police forces, compared to 1,383 offences in 2020/21*

In the same period in England and Wales, there were 17,486 crimes logged by police where children had been sexually exploited –an increase of 10% on the previous year.

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Devon and Cornwall remains one of the safest places in the country, according to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) crime figures released on Thursday 27 October 2022.

The statistics reported that overall crime rose by 9.3 per cent in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly during the 12 months to 30 June 2022, which is lower than the national average rise of 12.5 per cent.

Similar to previously released statistics, a rise in crime during this period was expected as the figures are directly compared with the same months in 2020 and 2021 in which the country...

Around the world, New York is seen as a place where dreams come true – a magical place seen only on iconic TV shows like Friends, Sex and the City, and Seinfeld. A city so enigmatic that it is almost a character of its own. Whether it's six pals drinking in a bar in How I Met Your Mother, an epic love story reaching its climactic conclusion in the middle of Times Square, or Carrie Bradshaw shopping in New York for her latest fashion piece – we have grown up with a dreamlike impression of the Big Apple and it is time to finally fulfill that dream and see it for yourself.

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Former England and Great Britain star Jamie Peacock believes home advantage may play a crucial role in the outcome of this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

The month-long tournament culminates with the final at Old Trafford on November 19 and England could be one of the teams battling to lift the trophy.

Shaun Wane’s side have made an impressive start to their campaign, defeating Samoa and France in their first two group games.

A victory over Greece next weekend would send England through to the knockout stage in a confident mood for the tougher tests that lie...

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Running a business today is a difficult thing. There are market and industry pressures to contend with, as well as a serious paradigm shift in consumer behaviour as the cost-of-living crisis continues to deepen ahead of the winter months.

There are myriad ways in which you can approach the streamlining of your business for times of slow economic growth. While many businesses focus on the products they sell and the marketing infrastructure behind them, there are those that make serious savings – and boost customer retention – by paying attention to the logistics side of their...

For those that live in cities, a city car is ideal and there are many great options to choose from. You always need to make sure that you have the right car for the kind of lifestyle that you live and in a city, you want something on the small size as opposed to a large SUV. So, what are a few of the best options to consider in 2022?

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First, it is helpful to look at what a city car is and why they are good for those living in these areas. City cars are small, lightweight, agile and affordable. They are ideal for city usage because you can easily...

Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was assaulted while on duty in Exeter in the early hours of this morning [Tuesday 25 October].

The incident happened in Bartholomew Terrace, near to the Catacombs area of the city, between midnight and 12.10am.

A male Police Sergeant was carrying out routine enquiries when he was assaulted and sustained choking and punch injuries.

He was checked over in hospital, has since been discharged and is now recovering at home.

Two members of the public who intervened and came to the aid of the officer have...

Devon-based charity The Donkey Sanctuary is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its state-of-the-art donkey hospital.

Since 2017, the donkey hospital at the organisation’s Brookfield Farm near Honiton, has treated over 1500 donkeys, both inside and outside the charity, and has provided training to veterinary surgeons and students alike.

To celebrate the anniversary, the award-winning Sanctuary From Your Sofa returns for a special live broadcast from the hospital on Saturday 29 October, which will be available to watch via the charity’s website.

Viewers will be...

Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.

Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and unemployed adults in Devon and Cornwall.

The Skills Bootcamps offer free training, lasting up to 16 weeks, in areas such as digital marketing, IT, cyber security, software development,...