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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).

Committing to support...

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Experts gather in Plymouth for leading national dementia conference

Some of the most influential national figures in dementia research and care will be assembling in January 2014 for the third Plymouth Dementia Conference.

The one-day event, organised by Plymouth University in partnership with Plymouth City Council, aims to unite health and social care professionals, carers and academics to debate future ways of tackling the condition and the...

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Ian Sherriff

Plymouth University

Travellers warned to expect tricky driving conditions

Festive travellers were today warned to expect tricky driving conditions after The Met Office issued an Amber weather warning.

Forecasters say areas of the South West will experience heavy rain starting from today (Monday 23rd December) and lasting up untill Christmas Eve.

The Environment Agency warned that communities across southern and south west England should prepare for...

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Man dies after collision near Launceston

A 38-year-old man has died following a collision on the A30 just outside Launceston at around 5.50am on Sunday 22 December.

The man is believed to have been standing on the eastbound carriageway when he was hit by three vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The male driver of a white Peugeot Boxer van, registered to St Columb Major, was arrested at the scene on...

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Leafy Lanes Walk raises funds for oncology department

In May 2013 walkers took part in the annual Leafy Lanes sponsored walk around Lydford and Bridestowe, organised by Pals of Plymouth Oncology Outpatients and Chemotherapy (POOCH).

Earlier this month, the Pals of POOCH visited the Oncology Department at Derriford Hospital to present a cheque for £2,500, which was the total raised by the walkers who took part.

The cheque was...

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NFU helps EU see sense on MOTs for tractors and livestock trailers

New burdensome EU proposals on tractor and trailer testing look to have been defeated in the European Union after intensive lobbying from the NFU.

The proposals, which formed part of the EU’s wide ranging ‘Roadworthiness Package’, would have introduced new MOT-style testing for some large tractors and all livestock trailers.

The original plans meant that all ‘O2’ graded...

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Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police to collaborate in "all areas of policing"

The Devon and Cornwall and Dorset force areas have announced that a joint project team will be created to explore how they can collaborate effectively across all areas of policing.

This announcement marks the start of a long process which will consider a number of factors, including how policing services can be maintained to a high standard for the communities within both force areas...

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Fatal collision on the A30 near Bolventor, Bodmin

Police dealing with a second fatal collision on the A30 on Sunday 22 December are appealing for witnesses.

Six vehicles in total were involved in multiple collisions on both carriageways near Bolventor, a few miles east of Bodmin, shortly after midday.

Three vehicles collided on the eastbound carriageway. The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene....

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RSPCA set for busy Christmas

The RSPCA is braced for a busy festive period after dealing with a bumper number of calls about cruelty over Christmas last year (2012).

Last year staff answered 833 calls about neglect and cruelty on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day – 53 per cent more than the same period in 2011.

Calls to help collect injured and abandoned animals were also up by about a third (32...

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Gary Courtney wanted for prison recall

Police in Plymouth are seeking a 31-year-old man who is wanted for a recall to prison.

Plymouth man Gary Courtney, is currently wanted by police after failing to comply with the conditions of his licence following his release from prison.

He was originally convicted of assault. Courtney is descirbed as a white male, 31 years of age. 5’8” in height of medium build and brown...

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Lighting up North Prospect

North Prospect will be aglow with Christmas cheer as three kings, an angel and dozens of stars gather for a festive lantern parade.

On Monday 23 December the parade will set off from the Halcyon Centre at 5.30pm and wind its way through the new PL2 housing estate and the refurbished areas. The route was drawn up at the request of residents so the parade would bring together both old...

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