city news

Riders say they were sold unsafe or ‘death trap’ vehicles

Riders say they were sold unsafe or ‘death trap’ vehicles

Nathan Heath,BBC West Investigations and Rachel Stonehouse,BBC West InvestigationsBBCA mechanic found expanding foam was painted to disguise structural issues on the horsebox Ceylone Fletcher bought from Southwest HorseboxesYoung horse riders say they have lost thousands of pounds and had their lives put at risk after being sold dangerous and unusable horseboxes.Customers who bought vehicles from Southwest Horseboxes Ltd claim they broke down at speed, filled with smoke or had wheels detach while moving, with one vehicle being described…

Continue ReadingRiders say they were sold unsafe or ‘death trap’ vehicles

Gritter overturns as icy weather set to arrive in South West

Gritter overturns as icy weather set to arrive in South West

A gritting lorry has blocked a road after overturning while heading out ahead of expected wintry weather conditions.The crash happened on the A382 near Moretonhampstead and Lustleigh on Dartmoor at about 15:20 GMT with a road closure set up while emergency services deal with the incident.Devon and Cornwall Police said the driver of the lorry is believed to have sustained minor injuries and motorists have been asked to avoid the area.Councils across Devon and Cornwall have sent gritters…

Continue ReadingGritter overturns as icy weather set to arrive in South West

Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Three garages have been damaged in a large blaze, firefighters have said.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said one garage in Hermitage Road, Plymouth, was "well alight" when crews arrived at about 11:10 GMT, with two others also damaged by smoke and fire.Devon and Cornwall Police said they were asked to assist fire crews and put a cordon and road closures in place. The fire service confirmed there were no injuries and the cause had not yet…

Continue ReadingThree Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Exeter are preparing for an "emotional day" as long-serving skills coach Ricky Pellow gets ready for his final game with the club.The 47-year-old is standing down, having been part of the Chiefs coaching staff since 2009.He helped the club win promotion to the Premiership in 2010 before going on to win two English titles and the 2020 European Champions Cup.Pellow will take charge of the side for the Prem Rugby Cup tie with Bristol at Sandy Park on…

Continue ReadingRicky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Fifty not out: University commemorates half-century partnership with US College

An international partnership between the University of Exeter and a prestigious Liberal Arts college in the United States of America is celebrating 50 years of overseas study. For the past five decades, students at Kenyon College in Ohio have taken the opportunity to spend a year with Exeter’s Department of English and Creative Writing, immersing themselves in the history, heritage and culture of Devon. To commemorate the milestone, the two institutions have unveiled a new Master’s Progression Agreement…

Continue ReadingFifty not out: University commemorates half-century partnership with US College

New military focus on “leaving well” and strengthening social connections should be core part of defence strategy

A new military focus on “leaving well” as well as serving well is essential for the health of veterans, society and defence, experts have said. Researchers have made a powerful plea for more to be done to ensure armed forces leavers go on to play a valued role in organisations, companies and their communities. They have called for a focus on identity and social connectedness to be recognised as core parts of defence strategy, with investment in evidence-based…

Continue ReadingNew military focus on “leaving well” and strengthening social connections should be core part of defence strategy

Time taken to bring shoplifters to justice is ‘unacceptable’, retailers tell BBC

Time taken to bring shoplifters to justice is ‘unacceptable’, retailers tell BBC

Cherry Wilson and Jim ConnollyBBC News InvestigationsBBCHead of security Tom Hirst said the criminal justice system is "too easy" on shopliftersThe time it takes to bring shoplifters to justice is "unacceptable" with retailers waiting longer for criminals to face punishment compared with a decade ago, the BBC has learned.In one case, stores targeted by a thief waited up to 10 months for a shoplifter to be sentenced, despite retail workers piecing together her identity without help from the…

Continue ReadingTime taken to bring shoplifters to justice is ‘unacceptable’, retailers tell BBC

No planning permission, no summerhouse!

No planning permission, no summerhouse!

Available for over a yearAndrew Causley lives in Alphington in Exeter. His summer house was a replacement for a children's Wendy House that had stood on the same spot for 23 years. But now Exeter City Council has told him it has to come down after rejecting Andrew's planning application.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

Continue ReadingNo planning permission, no summerhouse!

Exeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter City's League One game with Burton Albion on Saturday has been postponed after a fire at their St James Park ground.The stadium's control room was badly damaged by a fire last week and is not reparable in time to make the ground safe for the fixture.The fire damaged the electricity supply to the Adam Stansfield Stand, public address and fire alarm systems, first aid facilities and internal computer networks.The club began repair work earlier this week and…

Continue ReadingExeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter researchers meet MPs to give insight on ways to tackle climate change and pollution

Researchers from the University of Exeter met with Members of Parliament in Westminster to present their latest insights on pollution in our water systems and unique ways to fight climate change. As part of Evidence Week in Parliament, research teams from Exeter made policy recommendations and highlighted the need to review current policies considering the latest available evidence. Evidence Week is a unique annual meeting that brings together the public, parliamentarians and researchers from across the UK to…

Continue ReadingExeter researchers meet MPs to give insight on ways to tackle climate change and pollution

City isolation and not size may drive violence in Africa

There is an assumption that larger cities are inherently more violent than smaller ones, but this is not always the case. A new study of African cities has found the level of isolation could play a more crucial role in determining violence. The research is led by Complexity Science Hub (CSH) in Vienna with support from the University of Exeter and published in Nature Communications. The study found the 10 per cent of biggest cities in Africa (216…

Continue ReadingCity isolation and not size may drive violence in Africa

Pedestrian, 75, dies after Sidmouth crash

Pedestrian, 75, dies after Sidmouth crash

A pedestrian has died following a crash, police have said.Officers were called to Under Lane, Harcombe, near Sidmouth, at about 15:10 GMT on Monday following an incident which involved a black Range Rover, said Devon and Cornwall Police.A 75-year-old local man was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died, police said. His next of kin have been informed.Police have asked for witnesses to get in contact. Source link

Continue ReadingPedestrian, 75, dies after Sidmouth crash