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Georgina Lamb, Head of Partnerships at FCN shaking hands with Moorland Fuels tanker driver

Moorland Fuels pledges long-term support for South West farmers with FCN partnership

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which provides domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across Devon and Cornwall, has announced a long-term partnership with mental health and wellbeing charity, The Farming Community Network (FCN).

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Take heed, not speed - motorists ignoring warnings on county's roads

The County Council continues to work closely with the Environment Agency, District Councils and the Police to help manage the severe weather and tidal events today.

Motorists are being reminded to take extra care and to avoid travelling through deep water. Also to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and adjacent property owners.

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Two 'severe' flood warnings remain at low tide

Only two severe flood warnings remain in place this afternoon in the South West.

The high tide around 8pm tonight is expected to be lower than last night but could still see a higher than usual flood risk.

However Met Office warnings against severe wind and rain will continue to remain in place through to the evening with a further weather warning for rain issued for Sunday...

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Police investigate arson at a Plymouth building site

Police are investigating arson at a Plymouth building site which caused £90,000 of damage over the Christmas break.

Between 20 December and 2 January 2 a digger was stolen and driven on a rampage around the site of the new incinerator close to Savage Road leading towards Barne Road and Wolseley Road.

The Thwaites digger was used to cause damage to other plant and a wastage unit...

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Increased mental health issues for South West's young jobless

Almost one in five young people from the South West (18 per cent) have experienced mental health issues as a direct result of unemployment, warns a new report.

The region has seen a 246 per cent increase in the number of young people claiming benefits for more than six months since the beginning of the recession.

Nationally, the report found that young people who are long-term...

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"Spiderman" attacked by five men on New Year's Eve

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man dressed as Spiderman was knocked unconscious in Looe on New Year’s Eve.

Between 11.50pm and midnight the victim was walking to the kebab shop in Fore Street when he was assaulted by four or five unknown men resulting in him being knocked unconscious.

The 18-year-old man was taken to Derriford Hospital by ambulance and was treated...

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Firefighters to strike during high flood risk

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is due to strike between 6:30am and 8.30am tomorrow morning (3 January) during a period of high flood risk.

The Met Office Yellow Weather Warning is to stay in place until late on friday night and heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow morning.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have remained neutral on the dispute but have said: “It is...

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Flood warning for Plymouth’s Barbican

Residents and businesses on Plymouth’s Barbican are being warned of expected flooding early on Friday morning due to high spring tides and strong winds.

The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the Barbican, including Sutton Harbour. The highest water is due to be at 6.50am and but areas could be affected earlier.

Residents and business are being advised...

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Body found in search for missing man

Police have found a body on the bank of the River Torridge in the search for missing North Devon man Caleb Jarvis.

The body has not yet been formally identified but Police have confirmed that the search for Mr Jarvis has been called off.

The body was found by members of the Public near the entrance to Devonshire Park at 11.30am on New Year’s Day.

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Resuscitation Training Team has new recruits thanks to charitable donation

New resuscitation training manikins are the latest recruits to join the Resuscitation Training Team at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

The manikins, all realistic in size and weight, have a large part to play in the essential simulation training for the multi-disciplinary clinical teams who provide safe and effective care for paediatric, and adult patients.

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Could the next 'Man'Bassador be from Plymouth?

If you know a man that's all about ' having fun' and ' building new friendships', then get him to enter Round Table's ' Man of the Year' Competition.

Round Table is calling for professional men from Plymouth to get in touch with their bravest New Year’s resolutions, to be in with a chance of winning its first ever ‘Man of the Year’.

During January or what the organisation is...

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