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Devon and Cornwall Police have been planning for the Devon derby as Plymouth Argyle visits St James Park to take on Exeter City this weekend.

Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk, the police officer in charge of the operation said: “As a Force we are experienced in policing large scale sporting events such as this, and we have worked with both clubs to ensure the Devon derby is policed appropriately.

“There will be a police presence in the area throughout the day, and anyone who is intent on causing a disturbance will be dealt with swiftly and robustly.

“That said, a bit of...

Gidleigh Park is celebrating after being named ‘Rural Hotel of the Year’ and overall ‘Hotel of the Year’ by readers of Food and Travel magazine at a glittering awards dinner in central London this week. Voted for by readers, The Food and Travel Reader Awards 2016 were held at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall, London, on 12 September, honouring the best of the best in the worlds of food, drink and travel. Named as Rural Hotel of the Year, alongside Claridges (City Hotel of the Year), The Salutation Inn (B&B of the Year) and Lux Belle Mare Mauritius (International Hotel...

Plans for a new Exeter Bus Station have moved forward after councillors formally backed progress on the design of the project.

Councillors approved the work of the Project Design Team and agreed to proceed to the next stage and tender process, during a meeting at the civic centre.

The Project Design Team revealed these striking new images of how the new bus station will look at a meeting of Exeter City Council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board.

The team revealed that plans for the project are on schedule and the new bus station is due to be completed...

SMEs across the South West are being urged to take professional legal advice to make sure their business is covered for any potential issues.

The Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) suggests that, in the wake of Brexit and with continuing uncertainty about the economy, now is a crucial time for smaller businesses to make sure they are fighting fit in terms of business law.

DASLS President and commercial partner, Mark Roome (pictured) said: “Many small to medium sized businesses set up without considering taking legal advice, an oversight that can come back to bite them...