HMICFRS identifies sufficient Devon & Cornwall Police improvements to return force to routine monitoring

Post published:August 8, 2025
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His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has identified sufficient Devon & Cornwall Police performance improvements to return the force to routine inspectorate monitoring.The force has been subject to enhanced monitoring for nearly three years after it was found to be inadequate in three of nine areas and requiring improvement in two more.During a September 2022 inspection HMICFRS identified causes of concern, which it defines as serious, critical or systemic shortcomings in practice, policy or…

Exeter Street Arts Festival 2025

Post published:August 7, 2025
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Exeter Street Arts Festival 2025 - Exeter ObserverMedia made in Exeter Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARThe annual festival returns with street art, drumming, dance, workshops, walkabouts and live music.Leigh CurtisExeter Street Arts Festival returns on Saturday 30 August with street art, drumming, dance, workshops, walkabouts and live music performances taking place across the city centre.This year’s line-up features more than 100 artists in eight indoor and outdoor locations including St Sidwell’s…

Heritage Open Days 2025 – Exeter Observer

Post published:July 28, 2025
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Heritage Open Days 2025 - Exeter ObserverMedia made in Exeter Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARAnnual festival returns with free talks, tours and exhibitions at heritage sites in and around Exeter.Leigh CurtisHeritage Open Days, an annual festival of free events including talks, tours and exhibitions, returns to heritage sites in and around Exeter from Friday 12 to Sunday 21 September.Highlights include a guided walk along key sections of Exeter’s city walls led…

Quayside Farmers’ Market – Exeter Observer

Post published:July 28, 2025
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Quayside Farmers’ Market - Exeter ObserverMedia made in Exeter Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARMonthly market offering local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more.Leigh CurtisExeter Quayside Farmers’ Market returns to Piazza Terracina on Saturday 16 August with local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more.Launched by Food Exeter in June, and attracting around 1,000 visitors on its first day, the monthly market aims to increase access to nutritious, healthy food for…

Devon & Cornwall Police deputy chief constable Jim Colwell receives 18-month misconduct warning

Post published:July 26, 2025
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Devon & Cornwall Police deputy chief constable Jim Colwell has received an 18-month written misconduct warning as he returns to full duties following his suspension in November last year.He was suspended by Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez following alleged professional standards breaches, which she referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).In May the IOPC determined that Jim Colwell had “no case to answer in respect of either the alleged use of a…

When Ozzy Osbourne performed at Cornwall Coliseum

Post published:July 23, 2025
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Available for over a yearOzzy Osbourne, one of the most recognisable and influential musicians in rock, has died at the age of 76. The Birmingham born musician is credited with inventing heavy metal as the frontman of Black Sabbath. In December 1982 he played the Cornwall Coliseum at Carlyon Bay. John Marsh from St Austell was there and told James Churchfield how he felt hearing the news. Photo credit: Getty/ Paul Natkin.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra acknowledged by Portsmouth

Post published:July 19, 2025
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Toby PaineLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCThe orchestra (seen here with former conductor Kiril Karabits at the Proms) shares a long-standing link with PortsmouthA city's authority has reflected on its near-100-year relationship with an orchestra ahead of two concerts.Portsmouth City Council acknowledged the contribution of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) both within and beyond Portsmouth Guildhall, including performances for local schoolchildren and accessible concerts for people with disabilities.Founded in 1893, the BSO shares a long-standing connection with Portsmouth, such as…