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Chief Constable James Vaughan QPM MSt (Cantab) joined officers from the Roads Policing Team this week to discuss initiatives put in place to reduce road injuries and deaths on the roads across the force area. These initiatives underpin a proactive approach by the police to prevent accidents caused by motorists who take risks on the roads.

One of the initiatives is an operation known as Op Limit, a national month-long initiative aimed at warning drivers about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police work in partnership with communities and...

This Valentine’s Day will see one of the world’s top pianists performing at Exeter Cathedral for a night of romantic piano music.

Presented by Candlelight Concerts, the programme features Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata, Chopin’s “Raindrop” Prelude, selected nocturnes, and Debussy’s Preludes—all performed in the cathedral’s stunning setting, illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of hundreds of candles on stage.

The music will be performed by one of today’s leading pianists, Ben Schoeman, lauded by critics and audiences worldwide. A recent gold medal winner at the Royal...

Local environmental charity Devon CPRE is putting its weight behind a Private Member’s Bill to make it compulsory for developers to put solar panels on the rooftops of new build housing, and it’s urging people in the South West to take action to ensure their MP helps get the legislation through Parliament.

MP Max Wilkinson has instigated the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, nicknamed the Sunshine Bill, which is scheduled for its second reading next week (Friday, 17 January). As many MPs as possible need to vote YES to make sure it progresses to the next stage.

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Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has completed the first homes built to its pioneering Homes and Place Standard at Moonhill Rise in Exeter. These groundbreaking properties exemplify SNG’s vision for sustainable, future-proof living and set a new benchmark for residential development in the UK.

The Homes and Place Standard is a market-leading framework developed to assess quality and ensure every project prioritises sustainability, health, wellbeing and community creation. SNG designed Moonhill Rise to inform what “good” looks like across all its projects, both existing homes and new...