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Ten people took their own lives in prisons in the South West during 2015 as the suicide rate behind bars remained at an alarmingly high level, figures seen by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (Thursday 28 January).

They were among a total of 29 people who died in the region’s prisons last year, according to data published by the Ministry of Justice.

Four people took their own lives in Exeter prison. Two people died by suicide in Bristol prison and two more in Guys Marsh prison. Deaths by suicide were also recorded in Dartmoor and Erlestoke prisons.

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Tony Hogg is one of nine police and crime commissioners backing a private members bill being debated in the House of Lords tomorrow that would lower the drink driving limits in England and Wales. The bill, sponsored by Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, would reduce the current limits from 80mg alcohol/100ml blood to 50mg alcohol/100ml blood – in line with most other European countries. England and Wales currently has the highest allowed levels in Europe. Mr Hogg, said: “The evidence is clear, the risk of road traffic injury and collision increases rapidly with alcohol consumption. “Yes, we need...

Another weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Devon.

Further spells of heavy rain are expected to develop across the region during Friday evening, persisting overnight, before clearing away to the south during Saturday morning.

The heaviest and most prolonged spells of rain are likely to be over high ground.

Forecasters are warning that there could be further localised flooding and disruption to travel.

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “A cold front is expected to become slow moving across the region during Friday evening and night,...

Flybe has today confirmed the launch of new direct flights from Exeter Airport to Norwich Airport in East Anglia, saving hours on the equivalent journey by road or rail.

The new flights will operate six days a week from 24 March with one-way fares starting from just £17.49 including taxes and charges, available at flybe.com

The new route is being supported by the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund. This supports routes that might not initially be commercially viable, giving airlines time to build passenger numbers and deliver more sustainable services.

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