It was always going to be the case that the role of police and crime commissioner would develop quickly – it had to.
So whereas 2013 set a necessary but probably unsustainable pace my restructured OPCC team is now better configured to face the challenges ahead and allows me to focus on key areas such as lobbying Government and on issues that matter most to us who are a long way away from the seat of power.
For the last few weeks we have been looking at the budget for the next four years as we try and balance the books in very difficult times.
Police seeking a man connected to the murder of 72-year-old David Alderson in Falmouth believe he may be in Devon.
Devon and Cornwall police’s Crime Investigation Team are urgently seeking to trace Kevin Cooper, 33, from Redruth, who is wanted in connection with Mr Alderson’s death.
The last believed sighting of Kevin Cooper was in the Mutley Plain area of Plymouth during the early hours of Tuesday 28th January.
Officers are conducting active enquires in Plymouth in an attempt to locate and arrest him.
Mr Cooper (pictured) is described as white, 6ft 3ins,...
The Devon Winter Ability Games took place at the Plymouth Life Centre on the 24th January and has been hailed as a great success.
Over 400 young people with disabilities from 30 schools across Devon attended the event taking part in a range of events including football, table cricket and tennis. There were also taster sessions in Archery, Boccia and Tri Golf.
The Devon Winter Ability Games is part of a programme of five Countywide Sainsbury’s School Games festivals in Devon and is delivered by Active Devon on behalf of the Devon School Games local organising committee. On...
Exeter Open Studios 2014 at Double Elephant Print Workshop 'Liberation & Freedom through Printmaking'
As part of Exeter Open Studios 2014, seven local printmakers will be featured in a lively exhibition at Double Elephant Print Workshop, at Exeter Phoenix on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March, 11am to 6pm (closed Sunday 30th March).
Alongside the seven featured artists, many of Double Elephant Print Workshop’s 90 members will be contributing artwork for the exhibition too. There will be a wide range of styles offering something for everyone, from traditional...
Criticisms have been raised by county councillors from Exeter on provisional plans to close the three children’s homes operated by Devon county Council.
Funding for the council’s three homes, Rifford Road, Blossom Hill and Birchen lane has been included in the proposed cuts despite consultation on the issue yet to be carried out; leading some councillors to feel the decision to close the homes has already been made.
Criticisms were also raised over the fate of the youth services and children’s centres which provide a number of services to parents of young children after a...
Sir Eric Dancer, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, has been appointed President of the Devon County Agricultural Association, organisers of the Devon County Show (May 22-24). He succeeds the Hon. George Lopes DL.
Sir Eric was appointed Lord Lieutenant by Her Majesty the Queen in 1998. He is her official representative in the county of Devon and has organised many royal visits to the Devon County Show.
Speaking at the DCAA’s Annual Meeting at Westpoint, Exeter, on Friday, January 24, Sir Eric said that he was delighted and honoured to be taking on his new role, and was looking...
Forecasters are warning that further heavy rain is due to hit Devon until late on Tuesday (28 January).
The Met Office warns that frequent showers, some heavy, will bring a further 10-15 mm of rainwater into the region with the risk of up to 40 mm of rain on some areas of high ground.
The rain brings the risk of even further flooding and travel disruption especially in areas where the ground is already saturated.
The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “A very unsettled start to this week is expected as an area of low pressure moves slowly southwards across Britain...
TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards saw Devon clean up last week with many of Devon’s hotels featured in the top 10 lists.
Devon was included in best destinations, best romantic hotels, best small hotels, best bargain hotels, and the best beach categories to name a few.
James Sharp, Chair of the Exeter and the Heart of Devon Hotels Association is thrilled with the outcome and said: “I am really pleased with this result. Devon is a great place to live and work and after 2013’s summer of sun it’s no surprise that the county did so well. Business is good in Devon, and I am...
Around 22 members of the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club enjoyed a two-course luncheon at Côte Brasserie, enjoying a spectacular view over a sun-drenched Cathedral Green.
This was the biggest turnout to date for the bi-monthly event, which is organised by the Devon-based law firm and held at various venues in and around Exeter. The informal networking lunch brings together professionals from around the city.
For information on upcoming events arranged by the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club, please email alistair.heron@gilbertstephens.co.uk
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