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Amicus Law launches free Saturday morning Family Law Clinic in Tiverton

Amicus Law is making expert family law advice more accessible with the launch of a free Saturday morning Family Law Clinic, led by its Head of Family Law, Lev Boreiko.

The free to attend bi-weekly sessions are to be held between 9am to 12pm at the Amicus Law office in Tiverton. The...

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Devon beaches risk failing new water tests

Devon’s beaches are among those on track to fail the new tougher bathing water quality standards tests, the Environment Agency has said.

The new water quality standards, which are almost twice as stringent as the current standards, will come into force in England next year in an effort to tackle pollution on the seafront.

However recent tests by the Environment Agency found...

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Suspected drugs seized in Redruth

A man and woman have been arrested after suspected cannabis plants were discovered at a property in Pool, Redruth.

Police attended an address in Wheal Agar in the early hours of Friday 23 May where 21 suspected cannabis plants, in the early stages of growth, were found in a garage and seized.

A sizeable amount of suspected dried cannabis was also found at another property in...

Family appeal for information about Alan Jeal's death

Three months after Alan Jeal’s body was found on Perranporth beach, police have released new information in the hope it will assist with the investigation.

Alan’s body was discovered on Perranporth beach on Tuesday 25 February 2014 by a member of the public while out walking his dog at around 2pm. He was naked apart from wearing socks and one walking shoe.

Multiple injuries to...

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Waterfront repairs completed for holiday weekend

Contractors have been pulling out the stops to get as much storm damage repaired ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend as possible.

Fences, barriers and notices along Plymouth’s waterfront look set to be removed this evening (Friday) following a frantic period of activity to ensure steps and rails leading down to the water’s edge from the Hoe are now safe for the public to use.

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Let's make Plymouth look blooming lovely

It’s time to put your green fingers to work and dig for victory – Plymouth In Bloom 2014 is now open for entries.

Plymouth in Bloom is the annual competition for budding local gardeners and is supported by Plymouth City Council’s Street Scene Services team, Plymouth Garden Centre and led by the Plymouth in Bloom committee.

Cllr Brian Vincent, Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet...

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Tony Hogg asks public to play greater role in local policing

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has reinforced his plea to the public to pay a more active role in local policing.

Speaking on the opening day of the Devon County Show, Mr Hogg has highlighted volunteering opportunities and set out plans for the Force to significantly increase the number of Specials. Recruitment for this opens again in the autumn.

“I am very keen to...

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Devon County Show cancelled

The Devon County Show has been cancelled in the interest of public safety.

The decision comes after visitors were turned away from the car parks earlier today due to concerns over the muddy conditions.

A spokesman said a combination of heavy use yesterday (Thursday) and the overnight rain had left the fields “decimated” making it too difficult to park vehicles in a safe and...

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Stay safe over Bank Holiday weekend

Devon and Cornwall Police is preparing for a busy May Bank Holiday weekend with an expected influx in visitors and a number of large public events taking place.

The Force is running Operation Cosmos from Friday to Monday (23-26 May) to respond to additional demands placed upon policing the region.

The operation will co-ordinate policing activity for organised events such as...

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Labour retains control in Plymouth

Plymouth City Council still has a Labour administration following Thursday’s local elections.

The Council now has now has 30 Labour, 24 Conservative and three UKIP councillors.

Visit Plymouth City Council's local election results page to view the full results.

The results of the European elections will be announced on Sunday.

Derriford Hospital labs retain accreditation

The Combined Laboratories at Derriford Hospital are pleased to announce that their Clinical Pathology Accreditation has been retained.

Accreditation assures patients that technologies and procedures match best practice to provide a consistently high quality service. The labs underwent an external assessment in January and the news means that our Combined Labs have now maintained the...

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