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A push to make roads safer in Plymouth has led to multiple arrests, drug seizures and cautions.

An operation on Wednesday 12 February, involved police officers setting up vehicle stop-check points in the Stonehouse area. There were two aims of the operation; to disrupt people linked with organised crime and to target individuals committing driving offences.

As a result of...

Special Constables from Devon and Cornwall Police Roads Policing Team have launched an operation to crack down on the illegal use of electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs/E-bikes).

Operation Forerunner comes in response to significant concerns from residents about the safety risks posed by these vehicles when modified and/or used improperly. It aims to reduce the illegal use of E...

More than 1,000 people have joined a claim alleging that sewage pollution from South West Water (SWW) in the Exmouth area has negatively impacted residents and businesses.

The claim, which launched in October 2024, alleges that sewage spills from SWW and subsequent warnings against swimming in the area have negatively affected tourism, as well as restricted locals from participating...

Gloucester, 18 February 2025 – Blackfinch Property has provided a £2.1 million development loan to support the first phase of Dolbeare Meadow, a sustainable mixed-use commercial project in Ashburton, Devon.

The first stage includes a 4,300 sq ft Co-op convenience store, already pre-let, along with essential infrastructure to support future phases. Plans for later stages include a...