Stories by Leigh Curtis
Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable dropped
Will Kerr to remain suspended while IOPC resumes previously paused conduct investigation and interim chief constable James Vaughan continues to lead force.
South West Water bills rise by a third following worst performance in sector with 550,000 hours of sewage spills
Tariffs increase as Environment Agency publishes damning data after South West Water owner Pennon Group issues £24.5 million in dividends to shareholders.
Sidwell Street Post Office to close as WHSmith shops sale raises risk of Exeter city centre counter service disappearance
Closure follows loss of Exeter’s last Crown Post Office in Bedford Street, since when all city branches operated by franchisees or independent businesses.
Devon & Cornwall Police complaints handling “not good enough by a long way”
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez criticises force for poor performance but statutory report also finds poor commissioner’s office complaint appeals performance.
