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Winkleigh's much-loved fair returns

Winkleigh's much-loved annual Fair is now underway, with a packed programme of community events and celebrations continuing throughout the week following a successful opening ceremony held on Sunday in the Town Square.

The Winkleigh Fair is one of Devon's oldest surviving community...

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Record Number of South West Beaches Hit Top Standards

A record number of South West beaches have achieved the highest bathing water standards this year according to a report from Marine Conservation Society (MCS) released today.

The MCS 'Good Beach Guide’ shows that 173 out of 195 (88.7%) South West beaches received the top standard for excellent water quality.

Nationally MCS has recommended 538 out of 734 (73%) UK beaches tested...

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Police appeal after motorcycle theft

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information following the theft of a motorcycle.

The ‘G’ registration white and red Yamaha TZR 125 (pictured) was stolen from a garage in Whitleigh between 4pm on 6 April and 12pm the following day.

The thief forced a garage door in Brentford Avenue and stole the bike from within.

Investigating officer Jason Bryant said: “The vehicle...

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Children and potential families meet at Adoption Activity Day

Children and prospective adoptive families had the chance to meet and get to know each other at a fun packed activity day in Devon this weekend.

Everyone attending the Disney-themed event had chance to dress up and take part in activities designed to bring adopters and children together in play.

Children enjoyed the face painting, ball pool and soft play, crazy golf, colouring...

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Playpark damaged in suspected arson attack

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses and information after a playpark was damaged in a suspected arson attack.

A wooden playboat was set alight at the Barne Barton playpark on Savage Road at around 10pm on Monday (April 14). The boat was destroyed by the fire which has caused substantial damage as a result.

Chief Inspector Ian Drummond-Smith said: "This is a...

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Local businesses join forces with Police in personal property protection initiative

In 2013 Plympton Neighbourhood Policing team, of Devon and Cornwall Police, secured funding from the Little Acorns Project, for the purchase of purse bells, an anti theft device to protect property from being stolen or tampered with.

The purse bells, which clip onto a purse, wallet or bag, have proven to be a successful deterrent against thieves, and have also previously been used by...

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BBC launches recruitment for an apprentice

The BBC is to launch recruitment for an apprentice for BBC Radio Devon as part of its biggest ever apprenticeship scheme.

The Local Apprenticeship Scheme was announced by BBC Director General Tony Hall in August 2013, when he pledged that the BBC would have an apprentice in every local radio station by September 2014. He also announced at that time that, by the end of October 2014, the...

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Certification is no fabrication for Plymouth welding firm

A METAL fabrication company in Plymouth is celebrating after achieving an internationally recognised quality mark.

Celtic Welding, also trading under Westcountry Fabrication, has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 by QAS International (Quality Management Systems) for its general fabrication and welding.

The ISO takes the small Plympton-based firm a step nearer to achieving CE...

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Have you seen missing Frederick Valentine?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 60-year-old missing man from Plymouth.

Frederick Valentine was reported missing from his home in Whitleigh around 1pm on Sunday 13 April.

The last confirmed sighting of Mr Valentine was on Thursday 10 April and police are very concerned for his welfare.

The Force helicopter, dog units and local officers have been...

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Kayaker caught poaching on Devon river

A court heard how a Barnstaple man caught more than 20 fish during an illegal fishing spree on the River Taw in North Devon. Beverley Nicholls concealed bass and trout in his kayak after netting them early one evening last summer.

The paddling poacher was caught after a member of the public saw him using a net at Runsam Bridge and reported the sighting to the Environment Agency. Two...

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Free digital magazines available to library members

Library members in Plymouth can now read digital magazines for free using their library cards.

The Council’s library service has signed up to Zinio – a digital magazine download service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, anywhere in the world.

Anyone with a library card and internet access can use the service and there are 50 top magazines available to...

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