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L-R, Nick Ames, Dr Sally Basker and Dr Eulian Roberts are pictured at a celebration to thank Nick fo

Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

Body found believed to be missing junior doctor Rose Polge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 3:55pm

Police believe the body of a woman found in the sea off Portland in Dorset could be that of missing Torbay Hospital junior doctor Rose Polge.

A Devon and Cornwall Police statement said: "On Friday the 1st April, a woman's body was recovered from the sea east of Portland Headland, Dorset.

"Police are currently working on the belief that the body is that of 25-year old missing person Rose Polge, from Torquay.

"Devon and Cornwall Police are working with Dorset Police and the Coroner’s Office on this matter, and await the results of the formal identification.

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Help tackle flood risk in Devon

The Environment Agency has announced that it is looking for enthusiastic individuals to get involved in managing flood risk in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee is one of 12 committees across the country that make key decisions on local priorities for flood and coastal risk management.

The Environment Agency is looking for three members of the public to join the committee to represent conservation, inland flooding interests and utilities.

Applicants do not need to be experts in flood and coastal risk...

Taser numbers reviewed in bid to protect communities

The number of taser trained police officers across Devon and Cornwall is to be reviewed with as part of a new project.

Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking public feedback on plans which could see the number of taser carrying officers across the Force increase over the next two to three years.

There are currently 530 taser trained (non-firearms) officers in the Force, but under new plans, this could increase to around 1,000 by 2018.

The move is being considered as a way of better protecting communities and dealing with incidents in more isolated and rural areas...

Plymouth Albion sold to consortium of local businessmen

David Kirk of Kirks Insolvency announced today that he is pleased to be able to report the sale of Plymouth Albion Rugby Club.

Following the notice of intention to appoint an Administrator filed in Court on the 24th March and a brief period of marketing a deal was agreed with a consortium of local businessmen.

The new owners, David Venables and Bruce Priday, who are both former players, have set up a new company called Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club (2016) Ltd.

This includes the events business and secures the transfer of all of the employees including the...

Police force and its relationship with military should be key issue for new PCC

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 1:17pm

THE police force and its relationship with the military, with its massive presence in the South West, should be a key issue for the new police and crime commissioner, according independent candidate Bob Spencer.

Mr Spencer, a retired acting Assistant Chief Constable in Devon and Cornwall, who is campaigning to become the next PCC, has been meeting with a variety of military contacts to discuss his hopes of refreshing the Military Covenant signed in 2012 between local authorities and the armed forces.

The Covenant recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to...

Police investigate double A38 collision

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:06am

A lorry driver died and a man was left seriously injured in two connected collisions which closed the A38 near Exeter on Saturday morning (9 April).

Emergency services were called at 6.10am after an 11 tonne Isuzu HGV was involved in a single-vehicle collision between Chudleigh Station and Harcombe Bends.

The lorry, which had been travelling towards Plymouth, went out of control and crossed the central reservation, and ended up on its side on the opposite carriageway.

The driver, a 32-year-old man from Torquay, sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was...

Green ideas help holiday park win gold

A family-run caravan and camping park on the East Devon coast is celebrating its latest clutch of awards.

And the team at Oakdown Holiday Park is particularly proud of one of its achievements - its David Bellamy gold award.

The award recognises Oakdown’s enduring commitment to preserving the natural environment - and it is the 20th time they have won it. It was presented to Doreen and Roger Franks at a ceremony in London.

Doreen said: ‘As we continue to develop and improve the park we are very careful to preserve and enhance the natural environment. It’s very...

Legal firm pledges support for Exeter City

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:22am

A leading West Country legal firm is supporting the award-winning work of Exeter City FC in the community.

Everys Solicitors has once again pledged its support of the League Two club’s Football in the Community charity.

The law firm was impressed by the variety of work the charity carries out to deliver inspiring physical activity, education, health and well-being programmes and courses across Devon.

Llewellyn Nicholls, Everys Business Development and Marketing Manager, said: “Exeter City is far more than just a football club. At Everys, we have been extremely...

Spring clean for Tiverton water main

Tiverton's trunk main is to get a spring clean - using ice crystals.

South West Water will be carrying out planned maintenance on the water network from 11-14 April.

Over time very low levels of iron and manganese present in all water supplies build up on the internal surfaces of water mains. If these are disturbed due to a sudden change in flow or pressure (caused by a burst main, for example) customers may notice their water appears discoloured.

To avoid this inconvenience, South West Water periodically removes any build-up in a controlled and planned way....

Tasty line up of new exhibitors at Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 04/10/2016 - 12:13pm

Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is celebrating an exciting increase in the number of exhibitors it will be welcoming to its 13th festival.

The event returns to Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens in April, to bring the city its biggest annual food and drink festival to celebrate the very best of south west produce and producers as a not-for-profit initiative.

Visitors to the Festival can expect to find a wide array of items to purchase, to eat and to drink including produce from the collection of Fresh at the Festival exhibitors – which champions those who...

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