Figures from the NSPCC state that 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused, but the charity says the numbers are the tip of the iceberg.
In a separate report, the Children's Commissioner for England says that just 1 in 8 victims of child sexual abuse come to the attention of statutory services, such as the police, councils and the health service.
Devon’s agencies want to ensure that children are effectively safeguarded, and Devon County Council is supporting a national campaign aiming to raise public awareness of the wider issue of child abuse, with the message...
Business intelligence (BI) consultancy Saltare have started their plans to turn Exeter into a ‘National Centre of Business Intelligence Excellence’ by signing their first affiliate partner.
Their affiliation with South West Business Intelligence (SWBI) was agreed on 16th March, 2017, and means businesses in the South West are now able to get maximum benefit from their BI technology.
The partnership will provide local businesses with the skills needed to gain high value information from their data, in specialised ways that were previously not available to Exeter or the...
After two years of hosting the Live Loft Barber Sessions, Higher Eggbeer, in Cheriton Bishop, is set to relight its fires next month, with the launch of their brand new live music sessions: Higher Eggbeer Unplugged.
Offering a stage to some of the UK’s finest artists, Higher Eggbeer has built a reputation as a music venue unlike any other; a medieval barn, lit by candle light, a roaring log fire, a fully licensed bar and all just 10 minutes from Exeter.
“Higher Eggbeer is such a special place to play and watch live music. The atmosphere in that old barn sends shivers down...
East Devon District Council is delighted to announce that the 2017 events guide for Countryside has been published.
The guide, which runs from April through to September, is jam-packed with outdoor events and activities for all ages, which will take place across the district.
As well as over 60 events delivered by the Countryside team there are nearly 100 other events delivered by partner organisations to choose from.
Whether you fancy foraging for a wild lunch, trying out Tai Chi in the countryside or want to learn more about local wildlife on a guided canoe tour...
An international Ideas Festival for Business, held in London and New York is coming to Exeter, it was announced today.
The influential Like Minds Ideas Festival will arrive in Exeter in September, with business leaders and speakers from the US, Europe and the UK taking part.
It will be held at Exeter Castle on Friday September 29th, after a speakers and sponsors welcome dinner the evening before. Some 250 delegates will hear from international business speakers, take part in immersive masterclasses and debate with renowned business experts during panel sessions and lunches...
A new research-backed risk assessment tool will support GPs in identifying the symptoms of bowel cancer and inflammatory bowel disease in patients aged under 50.
The research and the assessment tool is led by the University of Exeter, in partnership with Bowel Cancer UK Never Too Young campaign, Durham University and University Hospital of North Tees.
The assessment tool will calculate the risk of the patient’s bowel symptoms allowing the GP to decide whether they need further tests. This is the first of its kind for younger people and aims to speed up the diagnosis of...
Vulnerable women at risk of committing crime are to benefit from tailored, targeted support to break the cycle of reoffending and turn their lives around for good – backed by funding totalling over £800,000, Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee has today announced.
Exeter City Council has been successful in winning £61,694 of funding, and is one of the successful bidders in six regions across the country – Devon, Lancashire, Shropshire, Norfolk, Sussex and Surrey. They will use the cash boost to increase the support on offer to female offenders both behind bars and in the community,...
Don Armand insists Exeter Chiefs will make the most of time off to ensure they are in fine fettle for the visit of lowly Bristol to Sandy Park in the Aviva Premiership next month.
Having failed to advance through the group stages of this season’s European Champions Cup, the Chiefs are set to have their first weekend off since the start of the season as others battle it out for Europe’s top prize.
The chance to recharge the batteries at a crucial stage of the season will certainly be welcomed, but the rest will only be short-lived for Rob Baxter’s squad as they gear up for...
Overnight resurfacing work will be carried out in High Street and Higher Street in Cullompton, starting tomorrow night (Tuesday 28 March).
The night-time work, which is needed to complete improvements to the road condition, is scheduled to take three evenings, subject to weather conditions.
Higher Street will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am between Tuesday (28 March) to Thursday (30 March), and traffic signals will be in operation at the Station Road Junction with High Street and Higher Street Cullompton.
Traffic management and diversions will be in place for...
PEOPLE across Devon are being invited to host a Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning and help raise money to fund life-saving research. Every day, 85 people are diagnosed with cancer in the south west. And that’s why the charity is calling on people across Devon to join together with friends, colleagues and family for a cuppa and a natter while raising funds to help beat cancer sooner. The charity is encouraging everyone to sign up for a free fundraising pack today and host a coffee morning any time until the end of May – with the official coffee morning day falling on April 6. The coffee...
