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Inaugural Plymouth boating festival makes a splash

Glorious sunshine and a packed schedule of maritime fun helped make the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest a huge success, as thousands of visitors gathered at Plymouth Yacht Haven; the city’s largest and busiest marina, to celebrate the region’s rich marine heritage and industry...

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EDDC Countryside Team Supports Young People Through Exeter Chiefs Engage Programme

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team recently welcomed a group of young people to Clyst Meadows Local Nature Reserve for a day of hands-on volunteering.

The Exeter Chiefs Engage Provision uses the values of rugby to inspire, support and educate young people aged 11-16 years old who are disengaged from mainstream education and in need of additional support, to regain...

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Drug dogs used to sniff out drugs on the railways in Torquay

Devon & Cornwall Police recently worked alongside British Transport Police (BTP) in a bid to target individuals using rail networks to transport drugs.

The operation took place in Torquay and involved a mixture of high visibility and plain clothes police officers deployed to the train station. Officers were joined by passive drugs dog ‘Polly’, who was placed at key entrances and...

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Exploring the Enchantment of Devon: Sacred and Magical Sites

Introduction to Devon's Mystical Landscape

Devon, a county in the South West of England, is not only known for its natural beauty but also for its deep connections to ancient history and mysticism. From prehistoric stone circles to holy wells, Devon's landscape is dotted with places that have inspired wonder and reverence for centuries. These sites are not just historical treasures but also...

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Young people urged to catch up on missed HPV vaccines

YOUNG people in Devon are being urged to take up their HPV vaccine to guard against the virus that can lead to certain types of cancer.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name of a common group of viruses that are easy to catch through skin contact (usually when having sex).

All children aged 12 to 13 (school Year 8) are offered the HPV vaccine. However, if they missed...

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Festival-themed event to raise breast health awareness in Plymouth

Organised by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Primrose Centre Breast Screening Nurse Kayleigh Davenport, Breast Fest 2025 aims to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of regular breast screening, while supporting the vital work of The Primrose Foundation.

Highlights of the festival-themed day include live entertainment with a variety of performances from...

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Honiton Minor Injuries Unit and X-Ray services temporarily relocate to Ottery St Mary

The Minor Injuries Unit at Honiton Hospital will be temporarily closed from Friday 21 February to allow for the installation of new radiology equipment at Honiton. The service is moving temporarily to Ottery St Mary Hospital, where it will be available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. The X-ray service is also moving from Monday 24 February.

The MIU and X-ray service will return to...

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Illegal vapes and cigarettes taken off the streets in Newton Abbot

£7,500 worth of suspected illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes were seized from a shop in Newton Abbot as part of a joint operation with Trading Standards and Devon & Cornwall Police.

The operation hauled in illicit tobacco products, including a total of 529 packs of cigarettes and 414 pouches of tobacco. Over 30 non-UK compliant vapes were also seized.

“These types of...

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Police disrupt organised crime groups as part of roads operation in Plymouth

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...

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Choir's all-Mozart offering in March

Devon-born rising star violinist Joel Munday and the renowned London Mozart Players will accompany Exeter Philharmonic Choir at their all-Mozart concert on 15 March.

The main work is Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor , performed by the Choir with the London Mozart Players and an array of top soloists. Joel will play the rarely performed Violin Concerto No. 1 in B flat major.

The...

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Operation launched to tackle illegal use of E-bikes

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...

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