In reponse to the HMIC Rape Monitoring Group report out today, Thursday 5 November, Detective Superintendent Keith Perkin, Head of the Public Protection Unit, said: “The increase in reports of rape in Devon and Cornwall is in line with the national average.
“The report indicates that 87% of the increased reports nationally, between October 2012 and March 2015, is as a consequence of Operation Yewtree, the investigation into Jimmy Saville. Devon and Cornwall have not been immune to this and a percentage of the increased reports are down to this.
Exe-Arts, the community arts initiative set up by Superact's Patsy Lang, has reached the halfway milestone after a busy two months of fun creative workshops for all ages in art forms ranging from environmental sculpture and photography to graffiti art and experimental drawing.
As a culmination of the project, many of the pieces will be exhibited at the community festival on 12th December, which will also include a lantern parade and live performances. There are pictures and reflections of the sessions so far on the Exe-Arts facebook page. The Exe-Arts initiative also includes some...
Private Bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co Limited, the private banking and wealth management arm of the Arbuthnot Banking Group, with offices in London, Manchester and Dubai has expanded in to a new South West Office at The Senate.
The company which provides wealth planning and investment management services to around 500 high-net worth individuals and families across the region, joins other high quality occupiers, such as Thomson Reuters, Trowers & Hamlins and Ford Simey. The major refurbishment programme was carried out by Exeter-based contractor, MD Business Interiors....
Luxury jeweller Fraser Hart in Drake Mall, Plymouth, has more than enough style to take on James Bond – and share the limelight with the British spy in his latest outing as 007.
Spectre’s premiere was the springboard for Omega to launch its limited Bond edition watches.
Omega and the iconic 007 character have long associations: James Bond has worn an Omega watch since Pierce Brosnan embodied him in GoldenEye in 1995.
In the 24th film Spectre, Daniel Craig’s portrayal shows him wearing the distinctive Omega Seamaster 300.
Michelmores has risen seven places in The Lawyer's UK 200 Annual Report, achieving record turnover of £30.1 million for 2014/15 − a 15% increase on the previous financial year. The annual report, which ranks UK law firms by levels of turnover, placed the firm in 82nd position.
Michelmores has increased its international activity over the last 12 months, which now accounts for approximately 15% of total revenue. This has been supported by its involvement in YangTze Law, the UK's first wholly Chinese-owned law firm – an exciting new development for the firm.
This spectacular production follows the story of a young girl and her quest in search of The Snow Queen who has placed the Kingdom under an evil spell.Her magical adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she encounters an enchanted reindeer, glittering Ice Princesses and charming Snowmen in search of true love.
A sprightly Raven guides her north to the Snow Queen's Palace of Ice. Only true love can break the spell and release the Kingdom from the Snow Queen's curse of eternal winter.
Ballet Theatre UK's renowned company of international dancers,...
The Award winning troupe are back with their unique family show which has toured the world. A 70- minute special stuffed with hilarious acts and amazing spectacles direct from the West End.
The popular 17 piece, now into its 32nd year, returns to Sidmouth with another exciting programme of feel good classics which take a nostalgic musical journey back to the golden age of swing. Stunning vocals from Paula Mitchell.
The Uncommon Players presents The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan
A beautiful and compelling short drama about integrity, timeless values and our capacity to survive. 'Few dramatists have written with more understanding of the human heart than Terence Rattigan' Performance starts at 7.30pm.
The First World War was a time of momentous change for individual people, families and society, when thrift and economy in dress became increasingly important on the home front.
Woollen serge and silk taffeta in dark or neutral colours were frequently worn as the availability of fabrics and dyestuffs was restricted. Practical, hard-wearing suits or ‘costumes’, and washable shirt-waister blouses became a kind of everyday uniform for women in Britain during the war.
This display is part of RAMM’s four-year programme of exhibitions, displays, events and activities that focuses...
