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Police are appealing for witnesses following three burglaries in Bere Barton near Bere Ferrers, Yelverton.

The burglaries happened overnight on Thursday 18 July and Friday 19 July.

The first reported burglary took place at a large 14th century grade two listed manor house. The premises include numerous outbuildings and grounds situated on the edge of the rural village of Bere...

The Met Office issued a severe weather warning on Monday 22 July with thunderstorms anticipated in the South West in the next few days.

The recent prolonged spell of high pressure and heat is likely to give way to cloudier conditions with the risk of isolated thunderstorms or longer spells of thundery rain and some torrential downpours in places.

The Met Office said: "The...

Dozens of representatives from Plymouth's diverse communities have met to hear about the new Fairness Commission.

Commission Chair Dame Suzi Leather gave the keynote speech at the meeting on Friday that was hosted by Plymouth City Council as part of the Welcoming City project.

The represented organisations included Plymouth People First, Betwabu Association, Plymouth Pride...

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a male who has not been seen since 17 July 2013.

Marius Charalambous, 37, from Plymouth, was last seen in the Hemerdon Heights area at around 3.00pm on Wednesday 17 July 2013.

Marius is described as olive-skinned, around 5ft 8” tall, of very slim build with dark, unkempt shoulder length hair and a long unkempt beard...