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Bogus medics face clampdown
It could soon be illegal to impersonate a paramedic after the Exeter Express and Echo highlighted the issue. The Government has pledged to introduce new laws against the practice after medical professionals voiced their concerns in the paper. Health ministers
Express & Echo fights for crime victims
The Scottish Parliament is to review the amount of information given to victims of crime following a campaign 500 miles away – by the Exeter Express & Echo. It comes after the newspaper took up the plight of city pensioner
Crunch talks to Save Our Jobs
Crunch talks have been set up between agriculture minister Nick Brown and representatives of Ministry of Agriculture staff whose jobs are under threat in the Westcountry. The meeting was set up by Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw after pressure from an
Samurai victory draws closer in Echo ban bid
Home Office says sword sales could be outlawed by end of the year
Echo scuttles booze cruise loophole
The Exeter Express & Echo has won a five-year campaign to close a legal loophole which allows alcohol to be served to children on boat trips. The Government will force so-called booze cruise vessels to get drinks licences in the
Paper prompts new bid to lure back passengers
An Exeter Express and Echo campaign to get First Great Western to improve its service has been boosted by news of a new flat fare. The rail operator had planned only to offer a free cup of tea or coffee