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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....

A new community group, launched at the beginning of October to support worthy causes in the Plymouth area, raised £2,415 in its first two months and has gifted the money to a dementia care home in St Budeaux.

Hearts and Smiles Together is a group of seven friends who collect donations and sell items for a reasonable price via Facebook. All members have been involved in fundraising in...