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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the...

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Last chance to apply for grant to help reduce crime

Community groups in Devon and Cornwall have got just over a week to apply for a share in a £200,000 cashpot.

Applications for the first round of the small grants scheme, which aims to help small community groups which work to reduce crime and make people feel safer, must be submitted by 31 October.

Already over 60 applications have been received for grants up to £5,000 for...

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Plymouth residents asked to report bonfire stockpiles

Plymouth residents are being urged to report any stockpiles that are appearing in their neighbourhoods ahead of Bonfire Night.

Illegal bonfires are dangerous and are often associated with anti-social behaviour. Plymouth City Council is asking people to report piles of wood and other materials on 668000 so they can be cleared away.

Cabinet member for Co-operatives and Community...

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Plans submitted for new bus link road in Derriford

Proposals for a new bus link road between Derriford Hospital and the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) have been submitted to city planners.

The Marjon Link Road Scheme will provide a two-way, bus-only road between Marjon and Derriford Hospital, with a segregated cycleway and footpath. It will allow buses to bypass part of the A386 and Derriford Roundabout, improving bus...

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Plymouth schoolgirl arrested after two staff 'attacks'

A Plymouth schoolgirl has been arrested for the second time in a week after two alleged attacks on a member of staff at the Mount Tamar school.

The girl, who has not been named, was first arrested on 16 October on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and was bailed.

After the second incident on the 21 October, she was arrested on suspicion of assault. She has been...

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Police warning to Devon residents after bogus caller scam

Police in South Devon are warning residents after a string of bogus caller incidents in Newton Abbot and South Brent on Tuesday 22 October 2012.

Three properties in the Newton Abbot area and two in South Brent have been targeted with callers claiming to be from the water board – and in one occasion police officers – conning their way into people’s homes.

The intent is for one...

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Met Office issues warning as more heavy rain is forecast

The Met Office has issued another yellow warning for the South West as the forecast for the next few days continues to bring rain and the risk of localised flooding to the region.

The Met Office said: "Further heavy showers are likely through the rest of Tuesday and particularly overnight into Wednesday, when organised bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move northeastwards,...

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Seven arrested in police investigation into abuse in Devon care homes

Police working on an ongoing investigation into alleged abuse at a number of care homes in Devon have now arrested a total of seven people in relation to the enquiry.

The care homes under investigation are Teignmead in Teignbridge, Veilstone in Bideford and Gatooma in Holsworthy.

Those arrested are three people from Teignmouth (a man aged 67, a man aged 39 and a woman aged 26...

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Do you recognise this man and woman? Police seek public's help

Update 24 October 2013: Police confirm that the suspect has been identified and they no longer require indentification help from the public.

Police have asked for the public's help in identifying a man and woman following a theft from a supermarket in Newton Abbot.

On 6 October 2013 shortly before 3.30pm, a customer requested £50 cash back from one of the self service...

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Books on Prescription from Plymouth Libraries

GPs in Plymouth can now issue ‘Books on Prescription’ to help improve the health of people in the city.

Plymouth City Council’s Library Service is launching the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme on Friday 25 October at Central Library from 11am to 2pm. The scheme gives local health professionals a core booklist covering common conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobias,...

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Housebuilding continues to pick-up across the South West

Housebuilding in the South West is continuing to rebound with chartered surveyors across the region reporting growth, says the latest RICS construction market survey.

During the third quarter of the year, the region’s surveyors reported rises in privately-funded housing projects. Furthermore, on a national level, this is the first time that every part of the country has reported growth...

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RICS Residential Market Survey