The Big Interview with The Right Reverend Robert Atwell
“Too often society is a place of strangers. Community is society with a human face” As we enter a new year, leaving behind one of the worst in recent memory, it seemed appropriate to me to begin our Big Interviews of 2021 with the Bishop of Exeter – The Right Reverend Robert Atwell. A diocesan bishop is the ‘chief pastor’ of everyone in theirdiocese, lay people as well as clergy. They are required toproclaim the gospel, teach and...
Councillor seeking rapid electric vehicle charge points for Ashburton
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Teignbridge Councillor Sarah Parker-Khan has challenged the district council to do more to bring rapid electric vehicle charge points to its car parks. Thanks to government funding via Highways England, two were installed in the Chudleigh Library car park and Buckfastleigh’s Mardle Way car park in October, with Cllr Parker-Khan recently inviting Central Devon MP Mel Stride to Buckfastleigh to see the...
Devon and Cornwall Special Constables eligible for coronavirus allowance
SC Simon Richardson Special Constables who agree to complete a set number of shifts are being financially compensated with an allowance by Devon and Cornwall Police as the force strengthens its response to policing the coronavirus disease pandemic. Until earlier this year, Special Constables – volunteer officers with full police powers – could only apply for expenses incurred while carrying out their duties. Now Devon and Cornwall...
Farmers welcome Brexit deal
Rendells Cattle Sale, Chagford. Senior figures in the farming industry have cautiously welcomed news of the Brexit trade deal between the UK and the European Union, as some warn ‘the devil is in the detail’. Fears of a No-deal Brexit were averted at the eleventh hour. The prospect of No-deal would have seen tariffs imposed on British produce exported to Europe, making them less price-competitive compared to European producers. As it...
Devon shines bright in the New Year Honours list
In what would otherwise be a year best forgotten, Devon has shown it continues to harbour some of the United Kingdom’s most special talent. From contributors in film and culture to those involved in education, agriculture and charities, Devonians born and bred, as well as those who choose to make the county their home, have been recognised for their domestic and international achievements. One such person recognised is Torridge and...
