Madagascar’s Randrianirina promises ‘profound change’ | Military
NewsFeed Madagascar coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina promised that the country is heading towards a transformation as he was sworn in as president. Former president Andry Rajoelina fled on Tuesday after weeks of mass demonstrations over power and water shortages….
Doctor who exposed himself to teen McDonald’s worker struck off
Getty Images The incident happened at a McDonald’s drive-through restaurant in Bristol A doctor who exposed himself to a 16-year-old McDonald’s worker at a drive-through has been struck off. Emmanuel Hakem committed the act after the girl gave him his…
Residents report unpleasant smell in Tiverton
A council is investigating a “mysterious” and “unpleasant” smell in a Devon town after a number of complaints. Mid Devon District Council has received multiple complaints from residents about a smell affecting parts of Tiverton, the cause of which is…
Woman hit by car at Devon hospital suffering head injury
BBC Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on Friday A woman has serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car within the grounds of a Devon…
Former church leader denies sexual assault charges, court hears
A former Methodist church leader has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and indecent assault, a court has heard. Steven Wild, 71, of Steeple Close in St Ives, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Friday. Wild was charged…
Plymouth man arrested after multiple crashes involving stolen van
A man has been arrested after a van hit a series of vehicles before crashing into a city centre roundabout. The delivery van was stolen from Union Street at about 15:20 BST on Thursday, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The…
UK police under pressure to end ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans | Football News
Fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv have been barred from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa. Pressure is mounting on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel…
Reopening of Heavitree Road in Exeter delayed by a month
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC The main road out of Exeter will now be closed until 10 November The main road out of Exeter will now be closed until 10 November – a month later than when it was initially…
What do visitors think of the Van Gogh experience in Exeter?
People have been given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the work of artist Vincent Van Gogh in a new exhibition in Devon. Beyond Van Gogh opened in Westpoint Exeter on Thursday until 31 October. Organisers said the exhibition featured…
Vice-Chancellor strengthens health and conservation research links in visit to South Africa
A delegation from the University of Exeter has met with the British High Commissioner to South Africa during a visit to showcase Exeter’s research successes in the country at the prestigious Oppenheimer Research Conference. University President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa…