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Devon & Cornwall Police is issuing a Christmas message to its communities and is wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year.

Temporary Chief Constable Jim Colwell said: “As we approach the end of 2022, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the significant events that have taken place this year that have affected us all. Some have brought great joy while others have...

A young Ukrainian refugee has landed her first permanent job in the UK thanks to support from the DWP.

Tetiana Dokalenko was forced to flee her home in Odessa due to the Russian invasion, leaving her family behind before landing in Devon alone in June.

The 23-year-old claimed Universal Credit when she first arrived in the UK but was keen to start work straight away.

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Police in Bideford, North Devon, have launched a new initiative to tackle shoplifting in the town, as well as the associated problem of handling stolen goods.

Neighbourhood Beat Sergeant Glyn Clark and his team are working with local retail bosses to reduce levels of shoplifting in the run up to Christmas and beyond.

He is encouraging store managers to work more closely with...

Former councillors celebrated their status as an Honorary Alderman of the district of Mid Devon during a ceremony at the Phoenix House Chambers in Tiverton on 5 December.

Former councillors Frank Rosamond, Peter Hare-Scott, Nick Way and Brenda Hull were presented with their scrolls, to recognise the special honour, by Chairman of Mid Devon District Council, Councillor Ray Radford....