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Consumers warned to dispose of products from Devon dairy

Public Health England and West Devon Borough Council are urging people not to consume milk and cream products they have bought which come from Dunn's Dairy, Beacon View Farm (Drewsteignton) and to dispose of them.

The dairy is not to be confused with Dunn's Dairy of Underdown Farm, Exbourne.

This recommendation comes after a joint Public Health England and West Devon Borough...

'Evict rogue landlords' - Council backs Shelter campaign

Plymouth City Council is lending its support to Shelter’s ‘Evict Rogue Landlords’ campaign.

The Council is backing the campaign which calls for national action on landlords who ignore their responsibilities and cause misery to their tenants. Part of the campaign is a petition calling for a national system so landlords can demonstrate their commitment to providing quality homes and...

Man arrested after caravan fire kills a horse and dogs

A horse and a number of dogs have been killed in a fire that destroyed two caravans and a small stable in the Modbury area.

A 44-year-old man from Torquay has been arrested by police on suspicion of arson.

Police and fire services were alerted at around 12.30pm on Wednesday 12 June and called to Chapel Down Lane End in the Modbury area following the report of a fire.

A...

Indecent exposure incident in Manadon area of Plymouth

Police are asking local residents in the Manadon area of Plymouth to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour after a man was allegedly seen exposing himself by two teenage girls while they were walking home.

The incident took place at around 9pm on Friday 31 May in an alley way just off St Peters Road, close to Chaucer Way Primary School.

The man is described as...

Alison Seabeck MP backs campaign to cure type 1 diabetes

Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, has shown her support for those living with type 1 diabetes – and has backed the drive to find the cure for the life-threatening condition.

She attended an event to support medical research into type 1 diabetes, which was staged by the charity JDRF and saw the launch of its Type 1 Diabetes Research Roadmap project.

The major project...

Plymouth hosts a week of activities for Refugee Week

Refugee Week (running from 17-23 June) is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and education events and activities that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK.

As part of this, local organisations (including Plymouth University) have organised a series of events in Plymouth from 15-22 June. The programme opens with a football tournament (6-a-Side), stalls and family fun day...

New work club launching at St Aubyn Library

A new 'work club' offering support and advice for jobseekers is being launched at Devonport's St Aubyn Library.

Following the success of the Work Club at Crownhill Library, Careers South West is continuing to work in partnership with Plymouth City Council Library Service and is opening a new group at St Aubyn Library from July.

The programme offers adults aged 19 and over, who...

Controlled explosion follows emergency road closure near HMS Drake

Police have reopened Saltash Road after the Royal Naval EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) carried out a controlled explosion of an unknown package, thought to be a suitcase, discovered close to HMS Drake.

Both ends of Saltash Road in Keyham, Plymouth were closed earlier today as a precaution while investigations took place. A number of fire engines were called to the scene on standby...

Police appeal for witnesses to Torpoint club assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in Torpoint on Saturday 1 June.

A 20-year-old local man was allegedly assaulted by another man at the Harbour Lights club in the town just after midnight.

The victim was grabbed by the throat and lost consciousness as a result.

The suspect is described as a white man in his mid thirties, of large build...

Plymouth appoints its first Lord Mayor's police cadet

Aptly-named Lauren Peel has been named as the first Lord Mayor's police cadet. Laura, who is 14-years-old, has been appointed to the post, which is similar to the High Sheriff's cadet role.

Lauren joined Plymouth East Community Police Cadets in 2011 and was recognised by staff as best new recruit in 2012 at her passing out parade and awards ceremony in Harewood House, Plympton....

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