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Van owners to be extra vigilant after spate of thefts

Police in North and West Devon are warning van owners to be extra vigilant following a spate of van thefts in North Devon.

Over the last few weeks there have been several thefts of tools and other trade equipment which have been left in vans. Officers are advising the public not to leave their tools and equipment for prolonged periods in their vans, especially overnight.

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Devon beach education company in top UK 100

Devon’s Beach Schools South West company – which puts the coast onto the educational curriculum – has been honoured at 10 Downing Street after being recognised by an organisation promoting small businesses.

The not-for-profit community company is among 100 across the UK chosen by the organisation Small Business Saturday, which supports and promotes smaller companies. Beach Schools...

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Check your Christmas and New Year bin collections

Christmas and New Year holidays are just around the corner and Plymouth City Council wants to make sure you know what day your bin collections are, and what you can do with all that Christmas packaging!

As part of Plymouth’s ongoing recycling campaign, the Council wants to make sure that local people know what they need to do when.

Councillor Mike Leaves, Cabinet Member for...

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Mama Bear's celebrates another outstanding Ofsted rating

The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School in Crownhill has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ following its latest Ofsted inspection.

The rating is the fourth Outstanding grade to be achieved by the family-run nursery group this year, bringing the total number of top rated Mama Bear’s nurseries to 8, with a further 13 achieving Good grades.

The governing body awarded the Plymouth...

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Plymouth Albion’s generous gifts to young patients at Derriford Hospital

Plymouth Albion players visited Derriford Hospital this morning to bring some festive cheer to young patients, by spending some time with them and donating generous gifts.

Jo Cross, Hospital Play Specialist, said: “Thank you so much to Plymouth Albion for coming in today and for everything they have done. The children really enjoyed this morning and particularly challenging them to...

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Nearly 600 firearms handed in to police during amnesty

Nearly 600 firearms were handed in to Devon and Cornwall Police during the firearms and ammunition surrender which ran from 13 – 26 November this year.

The campaign, instigated by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS), was supported by other forces around the country, including Dorset Police.

Items voluntarily surrendered at police enquiry offices across the...

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Plymouth star crowned SW Energy Champion of the Year

Plymouth Energy Community’s CEO and Plymouth City Council’s Low Carbon Team Leader, Alistair Macpherson, has been crowned South West Energy Champion, sponsored by BSR Connect at this year’s Green Energy Awards.

Since 2013, Alistair has led the internationally acclaimed community benefit society from a council initiative, into a big-thinking venture pushing for better service for...

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Steer clear of alcohol and drugs if you’re driving this Christmas

Throughout December Devon and Cornwall Police will be making sure that the region’s roads are a safe place for everyone.

The annual Christmas operation to stop people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, through awareness raising and rigorous enforcement, is under way.

Any drivers involved in a collision and any motorists whose driving may lead police to suspect...

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Beach education company in top UK 100

Devon's Beach Schools South West company - which puts the coast onto the educational curriculum - has been honoured at 10 Downing Street after being recognised by an organisation promoting small businesses.

The not-for-profit community company is among 100 across the UK chosen by the organisation Small Business Saturday, which supports and promotes smaller companies.

Beach...