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Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, has urged local people to take part in commemorations to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War by turning out their lights this evening.

Ms Seabeck was speaking in support of the Lights Out campaign, which is inviting people across the UK to switch off their lights between 10pm and 11pm on 4 August and light a single candle...

First Great Western have launched a photo competition to capture the beautiful scenery of the UK.

They're looking to see who can uncover some of the hidden gems of Exeter and the South West, or simply show the places you've travelled to by train this summer.

All entries will appear in the FGW Frame Your Train gallery, and be put in front of a credible judging panel for a chance...

Devon and Cornwall Police has received reports relating to a professionally run national scam.

This has led to many vulnerable people, who are often elderly, being ruthlessly defrauded out of thousands of pounds.

There have been a considerable number of victims nationwide, including many locally in the Devon and Cornwall area. The average age of victim appears to be 70 years...

Fewer people have sailed through the Northwest Passage between Canada and Greenland than have reached the summit of Mount Everest – but that’s exactly where Dr Richard Kirby’s Secchi disk will be heading to thanks to the crew of the Aventura.

Part of the Blue Planet Odyssey, devised by veteran sailor and author Jimmy Cornell, the Aventura will make the 900-mile journey in eight weeks...