With just one in five hate crimes being reported in Devon, local agencies say more needs to be done to encourage its victims to come forward.
Progress is being made to gain the trust of minority groups, and in raising awareness of hate crime, which is resulting in a rise in reporting to Police.
But under-reporting means that crimes against disabled or gay people or people of minority race for example are going unnoticed, leaving victims unsupported and perpetrators unchallenged.
Saturday 11 to the 18 October sees Devon Hate Crime Awareness Week, and the members of...
A study published in Nature Geoscience today shows that air pollution has had a significant impact on the amount of water flowing through many rivers in the northern hemisphere.
The paper shows how such pollution, known as aerosols, can have an impact on the natural environment and highlights the importance of considering these factors in assessments of future climate change.
The research resulted from a collaboration between scientists at the Met Office, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, University of Reading, Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique in France, and the...
Katie Alexander is from Brixham and was last seen at Petitor Road in Torquay at around 9.40pm on Sunday 5 October.
Katie is white, of slim build, 5”2 tall, short straight red hair and has blue eyes.
She was believed to be wearing a white sweater, blue jeans, white and blue trainers with a red flash, and also possibly also carrying a pale grey hoodie.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Katie or knows of her whereabouts to contact Police on 101, quoting reference 827 05/10/14.
The South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) is to receive substantial new funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for the training and development of bioscience PhD students.
The BBSRC has announced an investment of £125 million ‘for the next generation of scientists to drive the economy of the future’. This will fund the training of 1,250 bioscience students at 12 doctoral training centres in the UK, including the Bristol-led partnership.
The SWDTP comprising the GW4 universities of Exeter, Bristol, Bath, and Cardiff and the...
This Autumn half term from Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 1st November, The Bike Shed Theatre, in Exeter’s Fore Street, will be transformed into a kitchen, dining room, and story-world for the arrival of Tortoise & Hare- as they make a meal of storytelling. The perfect show for children ages 5 and up (and their parents) it includes a three-course meal crafted from fine local produce, as literature and cuisine combine. Just one catch, you’re the cook! Early bird tickets are available for £5 until the end of September and can be purchased here: http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on...
Over 5,000 students descended on Princesshay, Exeter between 6.30pm – 9pm on Wednesday 1st October for its annual Student Lock In event. Over 35 retailers and restaurants opened their doors after hours to offer discounts of up to 25% to students for ‘one night only’.
The event has been hailed the busiest and most successful Student Lock In to date for the city.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said: “It was great to see so many students at this year’s event. We’ve received some really positive feedback from our retailers and restaurants and we’re looking forward to...
Devon residents susceptible to the effects of flu because they have long term health conditions, are pregnant, 65 or over or live or work in a care home are being reminded to get their annual vaccination to protect them against the illness this winter.
Flu can be a serious illness, particularly for those in the ‘at risk’ groups, so Devon County Council’s Public Health team is reminding everyone who is eligible for vaccination to get their free flu jab from their GP early in the season. The vaccination is the most effective form of protection against flu.
The Donkey Sanctuary’s popular Autumn Craft Fair is back next Sunday 12th October from 10am to 4pm.
It offers the chance to browse from a huge range of locally sourced, unique and one-off homemade crafts and gifts, from jewellry and clothing to cakes and preserves.
Event organiser, Chris Philips, said it was the perfect opportunity to kick start the Christmas shopping, to find inspiration for creative projects, or simply to treat oneself.
He said: “The Autumn Fair is always a fun day out with the chance to search for that special something from some lovely locally-...
The Donkey Sanctuary is holding an Equine Fair on Saturday 11th October from 10am to 4pm.
The fair features a packed programme of demonstrations and talks on equine health from vets, massage therapists and other experts and includes treatments on real life donkeys.
A charity auction will offer the chance to bid for amazing auction prizes including horse rugs, stable kit and agricultural goods donated by local businesses. Talks will introduce The Donkey Sanctuary’s work worldwide.
Trade stands on site will be stocking fantastic horsey, donkey and agricultural goods...
Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 are available for schools in Devon to develop creative and engaging learning experiences that will develop students skills in enterprise and innovation.
Devon County Council's Enterprise in Schools Grant (EiSG) programme is open to state funded and primary schools benefitting Year 6 pupils and above.
The grant scheme follows on from a pilot scheme launched at the beginning of the year which saw five Devon schools receive a programme of entrepreneurial learning activities.
Applications must focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise...
