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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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Police report a good start to the New Year following success of Operation Buddy

Devon and Cornwall Police are reporting a good start to the New Year following the success of Operation Buddy , the Force’s New Years Eve Policing Operation.

Police dealt with nearly 600 incidents between 10pm and 6 am with demand peaking between 11pm and 3am.

There was no significant disorder or crime over night and no reported raves.

Devon and Cornwall Police deployed...

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Police investigate a spate of vehicle crime in Plymouth

Six vehicles were broken into, mostly overnight on Monday 29 December, across the northern part of Plymouth.

Offenders forced the door lock of a blue Volkswagen Combi van in Penrith Close, Estover, overnight on 29 December before stealing a DVD player, cash, designer sunglasses and tools worth a total of £1,200.

In Grizedale Road, Eggbuckland, the door of a grey Volkswagen...

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Weather warning for New Year's Day

The Met Office has warned of further heavy rain on New Year’s Day after issuing a yellow weather warning.

Forecasters have warned that further, heavy rain will return in the morning with up to 60mph winds expected to accompany the rain.

The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster says: “Another active Atlantic frontal system and deepening area of low pressure is expected to push north...

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New Year's Honours for people of Devon

A whole host of inspiring people from Devon are to be rewarded with New Year's Honours.

Those from the County to be recognised include:

MBE (Member of the British Empire)

Betty and John Insley are set to receive MBE's for their services to children and families. John Michael Christopher Duffield has been recognised for services to sailing following his role as...

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RSPCA urges pet owners to make sure animals are safe in storms

The RSPCA is warning owners to make sure their animals are safe ahead of new storms expected over the next couple of days.

Many people have struggled over the Christmas period after torrential weather hit parts of England and Wales. Heavy rain and high winds could also pose a threat to wildlife, horses and livestock and the RSPCA has received hundreds of calls about animals which have...

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Shoplifting series appeal, Tavistock

Police are asking the public to help identify four people they would like to speak to in connection with shoplifting offences in Tavistock.

A woman and three men entered Precious Things gift shop in Paddons Row some time between 3pm and 4pm on 7 December.

The woman paid for some items while the men concealed items worth around £30 in a shopping bag and left the shop.

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Firefighters on strike during New Year's Eve celebrations

New Year's revellers are asked to take care as Devon’s Firefighters prepare to strike again tonight in the latest action of the pensions dispute.

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will walk out tonight at 6.30pm until 12.30am on New Years Day

FBU General Secretary, Matt Wrack, said: “Christmas is just an ordinary working time for firefighters, and our members have been...

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Scanners to keep crime in check

A new ID scanning system has gone live in Plymouth to help police tackle underage drinking and alcohol-related disorder.

The computerised ID scanners were installed in eight pubs and clubs in the city centre in the run up to Christmas.

The scanners expose fake IDs being tried by underage drinkers and quickly identify troublemakers who are already banned from licensed premises...

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Police appeal after heavy object thrown from footbridge

Police have condemned the actions of two men who threw a heavy object from a Plymouth footbridge into oncoming traffic.

The object hit a car being driven by an elderly woman who was extremely shaken but fortunately uninjured.

The incident took place between 2.45pm and 3pm on Saturday, 28 December at Manadon.

The 75-year-old local woman was driving her blue Nissan car up...

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Flybe plane had "near-miss" with bridge

A flight by Exeter based Airline, Flybe had a “near-miss” while landing earlier this year according to a report by the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).

The Flybe plane was carrying more than 60 passengers when it came within 894ft (272.4m) of an obstacle thought to be the Runcorn Bridge while landing at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool.

The co-pilot had disengaged the...

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