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A University of Exeter professor has received a medal from the President of Estonia for his work on cyber security.

Professor Michael Schmitt, of Exeter Law School, received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana from President Kersti Kaljulaid on Thursday.

The award, which is given to foreigners who have made a significant contribution to the nation, recognises his work as Director of the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project on how international law relates to cyber warfare, and his broader contributions to cyber security.

Professor Schmitt said: “I accepted the award on...

Kick off 2018 in style and experience all the excitement of a day at the races at Exeter on New Year’s Day. There’s no better way to see in the New Year than in the fresh air where you’ll be part of a great Devon tradition cheering home the horses and sharing in good old -fashioned camaraderie.

Dress up or dress down, whatever takes your fancy, as long as you remember your hats, gloves and scarves so that you are toasty warm while you enjoy the action.

General manager Jack Parkinson said: “It’s a great way to start the new year outdoors against the backdrop of some...

A trip to Newton Abbot’s markets turned into a Christmas surprise for one lucky Teignbridge resident.

Nicola Ryan from Newton Abbot was drawn as the winner of a £100 Christmas hamper packed full of festive goodies supplied by Bakers the Butcher, Stonemans Deli and Home Bake - from Newton Abbot's Indoor Market. A popular annual event on the market calendar, the competition saw market shoppers completing an entry form for a chance to win the fantastic festive prize.

On 19 December, Teignbridge District Council’s Planning Committee unanimously agreed plans for the first phase...

East Devon residents are making a real difference to the lives of the homeless and vulnerable this Christmas as their unwanted clothing and textiles go towards funding the invaluable work of The Salvation Army.

Over the last 12 months, households have recycled an astonishing 250 tonnes of clothes, shoes and textiles which they can put in their green recycling boxes and are collected weekly by East Devon District Council’s contractors Suez UK from the kerbside. The total also includes the textiles collected from the ten Salvation Army clothing banks installed on sites across the...