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Police appeal over Sidmouth council building blaze

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at the former headquarters of East Devon District Council in Sidmouth.

The fire service was first called about a fire at Knowle House, Knowle Drive, Sidmouth, at around 4.10am on Thursday 30 March, although the fire is thought to have first started at around 2.30am.

The building was extensively damaged during the...

Popeyes Plymouth opens to big crowds, music and bright sunshine

America’s famous fried chicken restaurant Popeyes® has opened in Plymouth! Its first day of business opened with a bang, with Mardi Gras style band ‘The Brass Funkeys’ welcoming customers to the new restaurant on a stunning spring day.

Dozens of people queued from early in the morning to be the first to get their hands on a free Chicken Sandwich at Popeyes Plymouth with this...

Week of action sees cash, suspected drugs and weapons removed from the streets

Devon & Cornwall Police has taken part in a regional week of action which has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of cash, suspected drugs, weapons and mobile phones.

Teams from across the Force carried out proactive enforcement against those with suspected links to drugs offences, carrying out 56 arrests.

During the week of action, officers in Devon and...

Devon & Cornwall Police launch neighbourhood policing operation in Plymouth

Neighbourhood police teams in Plymouth will launch a new policing operation against anti-social behaviour across the City on Tuesday 11 April.

Operation Loki features targeted neighbourhood policing across the Force’s Safer Streets funded areas.

The operation will run for four weeks and will showcase a range of policing tactics, including high-visibility patrols, traffic...

Drake Circus welcomes new Levi's store

Iconic clothing brand Levi’s is set to open its doors today (Thursday 6th April) at Drake Circus.

Located on the centre’s Upper Mall, it is the brand’s first standalone store in Plymouth.

The store will offer shoppers a wide range of Levi’s clothing and accessories, from its famous jeans to denim jackets and much more.

It will be open from 9am – 6pm Monday to Saturday,...

Housebuilder Offers Helping Hands to Community

Charities and community groups across the South West are being given the opportunity to call on a team of volunteers from Exeter-based housebuilder Wain Homes.

After a successful launch, the company has extended its ‘Helping Hands’ charity initiative for a further 12 months.

‘Helping Hands’ will see Wain Homes’ staff given paid time out of the business in order to volunteer...

South West NHS prepares for Easter visitor demand ahead of strikes

The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.

The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.

Tourists and local...

Devon-based business launches 24 hour disco bike-a-thon fundraiser

The Positive Birth Company has announced an ambitious fundraising event for Tommy’s baby charity later this month which will see the team complete a 24 hour disco bike-a-thon relay at their HQ near Totnes.

Live streaming the entire event on their YouTube channel to more than 80,000 people, the company will be taking it in turns to complete shifts on a Peloton bike situated in their...

Council launches online campaign to help residents support biodiversity on their doorstep

This April, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has begun its ‘biodiversity starts on your doorstep’ campaign, encouraging residents to support nature by way of their gardens.

John Golding, EDDC’s Director for Housing, Environment and Health said: “UK gardens cover a larger area than all the protected landscapes combined, so this gives us all a chance to play an important role in...

Bingo victory for Mollie

Residents from a St Budeaux care home had a great time at a special dementia-friendly fun day at The Anchorage pub in Plymstock.

Mollie Coyne, who was among the five residents of Butterfly Lodge who went on the outing, was especially delighted when she won the bingo.

Kelly Tennant, one of the activities co-ordinators who accompanied the group, said: “The pub provided a...

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