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New nature trail launched at Grand Western Canal

A new nature trail alongside the Grand Western Canal has been officially launched today (Tuesday 7 April).

The launch event, led by Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, took place during an Easter fun day...

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A new Chief, a new chapter

Sixteen days into the new year, and the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has set out his priorities for the Force.

With over 30 years’ policing experience, Chief Constable Will Kerr was appointed by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, following a rigorous selection process. Will commenced his role with the Force on Thursday 29 December 2022....

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One of region's community heroes recognised by Drake Circus

Matthew Jeffery has been named Drake Circus’ Christmas Community Hero after going the extra mile last year to raise money for charity despite a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in July 2020.

Nominated by his girlfriend Sabrina Turner, keen runner, Matthew refused to let the devastating news about his health keep him from his hobby. What’s more, he set out to raise as much money as possible...

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Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a...

Help blue beetles this Blue Monday

Public survey launches to help the rare Blue Ground Beetle in Devon and Cornwall

Since 2005, the third Monday in January has been labelled as Blue Monday. It is said to be the most depressing day of the year, but there’s positive blue news today as a new public survey is launched to help find more populations of the rare Blue Ground Beetle ( Carabus intricatus ).

The Blue Ground...

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Total of 233 arrests made as part of December drink and drug driving crackdown

The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for...

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Police appeal for witnesses to Honiton collision

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A30 at Honiton on Thursday 12 January are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Emergency services were notified of a road traffic collision involving a white panel van, a blue and white heavy goods vehicle, and a pedestrian on the eastbound carriageway of the A30, near the Turks Head junction, Honiton, at around 7am...

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Family pay tribute following fatal collision in Plymouth

Police have named a man who died following a collision on Embankment Road on Saturday 7 January.

Jay Whiting, 21, from Plymouth, sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle collision which happened at around 2.10am.

Despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene, he died later in hospital.

The family of Jay have paid tribute to him.

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Devon charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

Five charities based in Devon have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to the Benefact Group.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Animals in Distress (Torbay and West Country), which supports abandoned animals by finding new homes for them, and...

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Keys to a Power Boat, a Jack Russell called Jude, a set of divorce papers and a toupee make the 2022 Travelodge Lost & Found audit for Devon hotels

Where would you find keys to a Sunseeker Hawk 38 Power Boat, a Jack Russell called Jude, a set of divorce papers and a toupee? Where else but the Travelodge’s Lost & Found offices in Devon?

Today, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, Travelodge, has revealed some of the interesting items left behind in its 582 hotels including its ten hotels in Devon over the last 12 months. With...

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Bigwave Business Games 2023 - Team building

Bigwave Business Games return to Exeter for 2023

South West creative growth agency Bigwave Marketing has announced the return of the Exeter Bigwave Business Games. The business community event was put on hold during the pandemic but makes its return in May 2023.

Since the inception in 2011, the event aims to bring local Exeter businesses together to socialise, network and participate in a range of exciting physical, mental and...

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