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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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Woman rescued from the River Tamar

Police recieved a call from the Torpoint Ferry Office at 7.45pm yesterday to say that a woman was in the River Tamar.

The 39 year old woman was a passenger on the foot of the Torpoint Ferry.

It is still not known how she became in the water.

On seeing the woman in the water, a man jumped in to save her.

The man has been named locally as a Royal Marine.

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Appeal after 'road rage' attack

Police in Plymouth are appealing for members of the public to contact them who may have witnessed a ‘road rage’ type incident on Ringmore Way close to the Shaldon Crescent junction in the West Park area, where a car was damaged by a motorcyclist.

It is understood that a black Yamaha 125 motorcycle was threatening and abusive to the driver and the passenger of a silver Ford Mondeo. It...

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Police Commissioner seeks public opinion

The views of students and young adults will play an important role in the battle to cut alcohol related crime and misuse in Devon and Cornwall.

It’s a top priority for Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg.

“There is no easy answer, but we need to initiate cultural change in our cities, towns and villages. We all need to ask ourselves what kind of place we want to live in?...

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Enter Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter

With only 6 short weeks to go until Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter, women across Devon are being encouraged to jump into their training shoes and sign up for this year’s event! This week’s sunny evenings are the perfect time to begin training ahead of the 5k or brand new 10k race on Sunday 27th July.

Taking part in Race for Life at Westpoint Arena is a great way...

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Plans for joint school meals service

Schools across Plymouth are cooking up a national first with the Council to guarantee hot school lunches will continue to be offered to children through a new city-wide Co-operative company.

A report to Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet outlines plans to create a jointly owned Local Authority Trading Co-operative Company, which will see the majority of schools in Plymouth owning 49% of...

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Plymouth conserving oceans forum

Senior marine policy experts from across Europe will be gathering in Plymouth this month for a major conference examining the future management of the world’s oceans.

The second Marine and Coastal Policy Forum, taking place at Plymouth University from June 18-20, will see policy makers and influencers, regulators and researchers, discuss contemporary issues in marine management, policy...

Warning over washing raw chicken

The Food Standards Agency has issued a call for people to stop washing raw chicken to reduce the risk of contracting campylobacter, a potentially dangerous form of food poisoning.

The call comes as new figures show that 44% of people always wash chicken before cooking it – a practice that can spread campylobacter bacteria onto hands, work surfaces, clothing and cooking equipment...

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Saddle up for bike week

Cyclists across Devon are encouraging others to join them by taking to two wheels during Bike Week this week.

Bike Week is the biggest cycling event in the UK, and last year over half a million people nationwide were encouraged to join in events and rethink their everyday journeys.

During the week, which runs until Sunday (June 22) the Travel Devon Roadshow will be visiting the...

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Devon skin cancer alert

Skin cancer rates in the South West of England are twice the English average, according to new figures.

There were more than 800 new cases of melanoma diagnosed in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset in 2012, with more than 100 people dying from the disease.

The figures were released as part of a new campaign by Public Health England to raise awareness of skin cancer.

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Police appeal to World Cup revellers

Devon and Cornwall Police have reiterated their warning to football fans to have fun, but drink responsibly during this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

During previous football tournaments incidents of alcohol-related violence, including domestic abuse, have increased – particularly following England games.

Alcohol plays a significant factor in these incidents and people may be...

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