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The idea of jihad has been hijacked, perverted and turned into terrorism by fascistic Islamists says Manwar Ali in his TEDxExeter talk Inside the mind of a former radical Jihadist.

His is one of the very few TEDx talks to be chosen to feature on www.TED.com . The talk, which has been watched by nearly 7,000 people since it went online in May, will now reach a global audience, and could reach millions of new viewers.

In his moving, personal talk Manwar Ali reflects on his own experience of radicalisation and violent Jihad and makes a powerful and direct appeal to anyone...

For businesses in the South West that trade with the EU, the EU data protection legislation changes coming into effect in May 2018 are still likely to apply despite Brexit. That’s following the UK Information Commissioner’s view that regardless of Britain’s approach to Brexit, the new European legislation (the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR) will apply to UK businesses. EY is already seeing increased interest from clients as they look at their current approach to data protection and privacy and determine what they need to do at a minimum to comply with the deadline of March...

Families across large parts of Somerset and Devon are denied state-funded advice on housing issues because of legal aid deserts which have emerged due to drastic government cuts in spending, the Law Society of England and Wales said as it launched a new interactive map highlighting the problem.

Mark Roome, President of Devon and Somerset Law Society said: “Our region has just two firms of solicitors in Devon, and one in Somerset who specialise in housing and whose advice is available through legal aid.

“Advice on housing is vital for people who are facing eviction, the...

Strange things have been going on at Mole Valley Farmers’ Holsworthy store. There have been disturbing reports that equine behaviourist and adventuress Emma Massingale, plus an array of animals have been there late at night, making a new short film exclusively for Mole Valley Farmers, showcasing the group’s newest store.

The film was exclusively previewed at ‘An Evening with Emma Massingale’ held in the South Molton branch of Mole Valley Farmers earlier this week to an appreciative audience!

To see what all the fuss is about, go to either the Mole Valley Farmers or the Mole...