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The first ever policing operation covering the entire length of the M5 has resulted in 291 people being dealt with for traffic and other offences.

Operation Unity brought together officers from seven police forces working jointly as a team to proactively police the M5 corridor, from its start at Junction 1 in West Bromwich, near Birmingham, to its end at Junction 31 at Exeter where the...

A major upgrade to the car parks at the Devon County Show is under way, following the situation at this year’s show, when heavy rain made the car parks unusable, so forcing the cancellation of the third day.

The work is being led and co-ordinated by the Devon County Agricultural Association and supported by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council, South West Highways and Mole...

The natural photo degradation of diazepam (valium) and similar medicines – followed by bacterial breakdown – may reduce their potentially harmful impact on the UK’s freshwater environment, a team of researchers has said.

Diazepam – used to treat anxiety and other similar conditions – has been detected in rivers across the UK and Europe, having been released from waste water treatment...

In its fourth year, the conference was held at the Postgraduate Medical Centre on Friday 26 September. More than 175 healthcare professionals and academic researchers from across the south west heard various research teams at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and its research partners.

This year’s conference explored the journey of research from the perspectives of all those involved;...