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Classic British Hotels collection Partners with the Tiverton Hotel in Devon

Classic British Hotels is delighted to announce a major expansion of its curated collection following a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group, including the 69-bedroom Tiverton Hotel in Devon. All nine distinctive properties within the Crest Hotels portfolio have officially joined Classic...

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Man detained and firearms seized following major Devon and Cornwall Police operation

Police have detained a 60-year-old man in connection with yesterday’s incident in Widegates, Looe.

The man was located on land in Widegates by police officers shortly before 9.30pm on Friday 27 June. Two firearms were seized nearby.

He was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and will be taken into custody at Launceston police station.

He has first been taken to a...

Devon and Cornwall Police hunt for man who may be armed UPDATE

Devon and Cornwall Police have warned the public to be on the lookout for a man who may be armed.

Concerned officers have released an image of Derrel Weaver who is wanted in connection with a domestic incident (see update below).

If any member of the public sees Mr Weaver they are being asked not approach him, but call 999 immediately.

A spokesman said: "It is currently...

Retail experts put money on increased uplift next year

The South West retail sector is beginning to bounce back with rent growth in key centres, increased activity levels and further regional uplift predicted for 2015.

Figures from Colliers International’s 2014 Midsummer Retail Report showed that although the region as a whole had suffered its third straight year of rental declines, the 3.1 per cent slip is slowing down compared with...

Medical records stolen from family home

Plymouth detectives are hunting for a burglar who stole a sick child’s medical records and precious family photos from a home in the city.

The offender entered the house in Ernesettle between 11am and 1pm on Tuesday 24 June while the owner was upstairs tending to her children.

They stole items left on the stairs in preparation for a family holiday, including medical records...

Budding gardeners have only one week left to enter Plymouth in Bloom 2014

Plymouth in Bloom is the annual competition for those with green fingers and is supported by Plymouth City Council’s Street Scene Services team, Plymouth Garden Centre and led by the Plymouth in Bloom committee.

The closing date for this year’s entries is Friday 4 July 2014 and so far the competition has received 150 entries.

The Plymouth in Bloom Committee is also looking for...

Students given career insight during speed networking event

Business leaders gave young students valuable insights into career opportunities during a speed-networking event held at Truro College.

Employers from a range of organisations took part in the day, (Wednesday, June 25) giving young A’Level and Extended National Diploma students at the College tips and advice about what to expect in the workplace.

The first STEM (Science...

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Devon Summer School Games hailed a success

The Devon Summer School Games 2014 took place in Plymouth on 25 June and has been hailed a summer success.

With over 1200 young people from the Devon area taking part and 250 young people working as volunteers, the games provided a great opportunity for sport and activity as part of the Sainsbury’s School Games. The Plymouth Life Centre and Central Park, Plymouth Albion RFC and...

Bishop starts pilgrimage around Devon in Plymouth

The new Bishop of Exeter began his prayer pilgrimage around the county in Plymouth this week, with a visit to St Aubyn Church, which also houses Devonport library and a café.

The Rt Revd Robert Atwell is to be installed as the 71st Bishop of Exeter on 5 July at the Cathedral, and everyone is welcome to the service by 2pm. He is spending the days before the installation getting to know...

Work complete on Arnold’s Point flood defence scheme

Work to build a new tidal flood defence wall along Embankment Road has been completed, two weeks early.

The Arnold’s Point scheme has been a joint project between Plymouth City Council and the Environment Agency to reduce the risk of flooding in the area.

Funded by the Environment Agency through a Flood Defence Grant in Aid (GiA) allocation, the £340,000 scheme has replaced the...

Heavy rain to hit Devon this weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy downpours and thunderstorms across Devon this weekend.

The warning is in place until 9pm tomorrow (Saturday).

Showers will be become heavy and thundery across southwestern parts of England and Wales early on Friday, moving northeast during the day. Some reduction in activity is expected overnight, before further slow...

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