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Police in South Molton offer bike marking for cyclists

Police officers in South Molton are inviting cyclists to get their bikes security marked to keep them safe from potential thieves.

The free event will take place on Thursday 25 January at South Molton Pannier Market in Broad Street, South Molton and officers will be there from 9am until 1pm for anyone that wants to bring their bicycle along.

The event falls on the regular...

Seaton Visitor Centre Trust donates £8,000 to Seaton Wetlands

Seaton Visitor Centre Trust (SVCT) has gifted the generous sum of £8,000 to Seaton Wetlands. The money will pay for more young people to learn about wildlife and the environment, by subsidising school visits and providing educational and monitoring equipment.

From 2001-2015, Seaton Visitor Centre Trust spearheaded a campaign to open a visitor centre in Seaton. The Centre would...

Newton Abbot theatre plans revealed

Supporters of a historic Newton Abbot theatre and cinema say snags which have delayed a major town centre revamp could open the way for a new arts hub.

A group set up to champion the cause of the town’s Alexandra Theatre has released a spectacular computer ‘fly-by’ video of its plans for the historic building.

Now it believes government money ‘left over’ in the revamp could...

Local veteran honoured at centenary celebrations

Celebrations have been in full swing at Raleigh Manor Care Home, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style.

As a WWII veteran, and long-time resident of Budleigh Salterton Sid retold the very special memories he has of his time serving for the British Army. Sid saw service landing shortly after D Day at Arromanches (Gold) Beach in Normandy and also at Arnhem (Operation...

What to do when a vulnerable person goes missing

What can you do when a vulnerable person goes missing?

“Over the past decade, I have heard so many stories of vulnerable people going missing, particularly those living with dementia. Many people have been found, but for some the consequences were tragic.

"Last week Eric went to collect a chinese takeaway for himself and Margaret his wife, who was in the car right outside....

Hollywood actress Dame Emma Thompson DBE surprises Plymouth pupils with virtual guest appearance

A Hollywood actress has surprised pupils at a high school in Plymouth with a message of praise for performers who re-enacted famous scenes from her films.

Plymouth High School for Girls, which has a house system, holds an annual drama festival where each house puts forward representatives to deliver a show based on an assigned theme.

For this academic year, the theme was...

Devon & Cornwall Police plead motorists to take more care on the roads following a string of serious collisions

A spate of collisions involving pedestrians in Plymouth is causing concern for officers in Devon & Cornwall

Between Sunday 7 January and Wednesday 11 January 2024, Devon & Cornwall Police have attended three collisions involving pedestrians. As a result, one pedestrian sadly lost their life, and two have suffered life-changing injuries and remain being treated at a local...

Okehampton Police Station opens to public

People in Okehampton can now report crime in person or just ask for help at a newly opened Police Enquiry Office.

Members of the public will have access to the walk-in service where they can speak to trained staff who can help with crime reporting, crime prevention advice and help with accessing victim services.

The Police Enquiry Office will initially be open Monday to...

Ella’s Vintage sustainable fashion steals the show

Ella's Vintage, Rowcroft Hospice’s digital emporium hosted on Etsy, Vinted, and eBay, is emerging as a star in the world of sustainable fashion. Raising vital funds for the hospice, this unique online shop offers a meticulously curated collection of vintage clothing and accessories, spanning from the 1920s to the early 2000s including rare, exclusive, and premium pieces that are sought after...

Simon Jupp MP secures debate on Devon hospice funding in Parliament

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has secured a debate on hospice funding in Devon on Wednesday 15th January as part of his campaign for NHS Devon to improve its financial support to local hospice care providers. The Minister of State for Care, Helen Whately MP, is expected to be in attendance for the debate which will take place in the House of Commons.

Having first raised the matter...

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