Devon and Cornwall Police is preparing for a busy May Bank Holiday weekend with an expected influx in visitors and a number of large public events taking place. The Force is running Operation Cosmos from Friday to Monday (23-26 May) to respond to additional demands placed upon policing the region. The operation will co-ordinate policing activity for organised events such as Devon County Show and Run to the Sun in Newquay, while ensuring that the Force maintains its high level of policing service for the public. Detective Superintendent Glen Mayhew, Force Director of Intelligence, said: “...
The Labour party has retained control of Exeter City council following yesterday’s elections. Thirteen council seats were up for up for grabs in the election including seven from Labour, three from the Conservatives and two from the Liberal Democrats.
Labour gained two additional seats taking a ward from the Conservative and one wards from the Liberal Democrats.
Local Conservative group leader Yolanda Henson lost her seat in Polsloe to Labour's Christine Elizabeth Raybould-Gooding.
Following the election the Labour hold the majority with 27 Seats, Conservatives hold...
Organisers of the Devon county show are turning way new visitors from the car parks due to concerns over the muddy conditions. A spokesman for the show said a combination of heavy use yesterday and the overnight rain had left the fields ‘decimated’ making too difficult to park vehicles in them in a safe and timely way. Organisers believe that they will be able to successfully remove the vehicles currently parked but people making their way to the show should find alternative transport such as the local bus service. The difficulties persist despite the shows’ stewards spreading hundreds of...
This bank holiday weekend, works by top artists, including rock legend Ronnie Wood, move into an Exeter development with the help of a local art gallery.
Castle Galleries, Exeter, on Cathedral Yard has joined forces with Linden Homes to create a pop up exhibition at the City Glade development off Topsham Road.
Until Monday 26 May, the showroom will showcase an array of artists from the likes of Paul Kenton, who creates beautiful and striking cityscapes, to Caroline Shotton, who’s famed for her fun and colourful bovine art, which includes pieces such as ‘Spider-moo’. This is...
Devon’s beaches are among those on track to fail the new tougher bathing water quality standards tests, the Environment Agency has said today. The new water quality standards, which are almost twice as stringent as the current standards, will come into force in England next year in an effort to tackle pollution on the seafront. However recent tests by the Environment Agency found that, while around 90% of English Beaches are expected to meet the tougher standards, 40 English beaches (including seven in Devon) are currently at risk of failure. Failure would mean the local authority would be...
A leading South West renewable energy installer has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two members of staff to its board.
Exeter-based Fair Energy has promoted former business manager Shirley Hill and finance manager Matthew Laing to board directors.
Matthew, a qualified accountant, joined Fair Energy in 2011 and brings to the role three years’ experience in the renewable energy industry and a further three years’ previous experience in the construction industry. Matthew, who has spent time shadowing various positions learning how each department works...
This summer a new running group for beginners is starting at Killerton Estate near Exeter.
People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join in, get outside, get fit and explore the beautiful countryside on their doorstep.
Sandi Holland, Killerton Sports Development Officer said: “Our new ‘Couch to 5k’ running group starts on Sunday 15 June at 9.30am and is led by a qualified run leader.
"It is particularly suited for people who currently do no running at all. The group will start with mostly walking and the odd short run, and then slowly build over ten...
Visitors to the Devon County Show this week (22 to 24 May 2014) will be offered free sight screenings by Vision Express, as four stores from across the county join forces to drive home the importance of eye health. Representatives from Sidmouth, Teignmouth, Axminster and Exeter Vision Express stores will be on hand at stand 161 Avenue B to help event attendees undergo a short test, with special promotions available on the exclusive Joules and Barbour ranges.
These local Vision Express stores are manning a pitch at the Devon County Show as part of a national drive by the retailer...
Trainee police puppies are among the attractions Devon and Cornwall Police will be bringing to Devon County Show this year to showcase the many ways in which the public can get involved in making their neighbourhood safer. The theme of this year’s display is ‘Building Safer Communities Together’ and will offer advice on everything from joining the Special Constabulary and police cadets to getting involved in Neighbourhood Watch and the new Community Focus Panel. The Force is sharing its marquee with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPPC) who will be encouraging the public...
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg took advantage of his visit to Devon County Show today to reinforce his plea for the public to pay a more active role in local policing. Speaking on the opening day of the Devon County Show, Mr Hogg has highlighted volunteering opportunities and set out plans for the Force to significantly increase the number of Specials. Recruitment for this opens again in the autumn. “I am very keen to take the opportunity to promote the vital work undertaken by Specials and volunteers in general.” said Mr Hogg. “There are major and obvious benefits of this for our...
