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Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s Christmas drink and drug driving campaign 2015.

Police officers administered a total of 1974 breath tests of which 177 were positive, refused or failed to provide. This represents 9% of the total.

Last year the figures were 156 positive, refused or failed to provide from a total of 1766 also 9%, showing the overall percentage of positive tests has remained static.

For the first time Devon & Cornwall officers have been able to screen drivers, who they suspect may have consumed controlled drugs prior to or...

No sooner had the final whistle blown on Sunday night then Exeter winger James Short was already looking to the future and the next challenge that awaits the in-form Chiefs.

Fresh from securing their place in the last eight of the European Champions Cup for the first time in the club’s history, now Devon’s finest are hard at work preparing for their impending trip to Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership this weekend.

Sunday’s showdown at Sixways (3pm) marks the start of a demanding ten-week block of top flight fixtures for Rob Baxter’s side, who currently lie second...

One of the UK's top teen authors will be visiting Exeter Library to celebrate National Libraries Day on Saturday 6 February. Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of Dizzy, Driftwood, Indigo Blue, Scarlett, Sundae Girl, Lucky Star, Gingersnaps and Angel Cake, will be at the library from 10.30am to meet readers, give a talk and sign copies of her book ‘Fortune Cookie’. Cathy has written more than twenty five books for teens and is a Sunday Times bestseller, having sold over one million copies in the UK alone. She was voted in the Richard and Judy Best Kids’ Book Ever chart and has totalled more...

Strutt & Parker is continuing to broaden its expertise within the South West with the expansion of its Exeter office’s Land Management Department.

The recent appointment of Sarah Colville MRICS FAAV to the diverse and enthusiastic team has further strengthened what the department can offer. Sarah joins Strutt & Parker from the Duchy of Cornwall where she worked as an estate surveyor dealing with all landlord and tenant matters and the management of a diverse portfolio of residential, agriculture and commercial interests. Sarah said “I most enjoy the wide variety of work at...