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...
Police investigating a report of serious sexual assault on a woman in Barnstaple on Friday 16 December are trying to trace a taxi driver as a witness, who may have important information.
Officers would like to hear from the driver of a licensed Hackney Carriage taxi, who was working at around 2.15am, who may have valuable information for the investigation.
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....
The National Trust Estate at Killerton has joined forces with Devon Carers this Christmas by inviting the charity’s Peer Support Craft Group to decorate one of the trees inside the house.
Earlier this year, Killerton signed up to become a Carer Friendly Devon supporter and the two organisations have already carried out some great work together.
Colyford is set to get its own parish council, made up of seven members, after East Devon District Council (EDDC) signed off proposals.
The move, which was agreed at the authority’s full council meeting on Wednesday, 7 December, will also see the number of Colyton Parish Council members reduced from 13 to 11 councillors.
Colyford Parish Council will come into formal legal...
One of the region’s leading vineyards, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has taken home a prestigious award for its white wine in a major competition. ‘ Dart Valley Reserve 2021 ’ was voted the region’s 'Best Dry White Wine' at the WineGB West Awards.
However, it didn’t have to go very far - because this year’s awards were judged at the winery’s very own new visitor centre...
Stagecoach customers in England are set to benefit from three months of bus fares for no more than £2 for a single journey as part of the Department for Transport’s new fares initiative, through the Government’s Help for Households campaign.
Around 50,000 Stagecoach bus services a day across the country will offer a maximum fare of just £2 for any single journey between 1 January and...
A new, state-of-the-art school to replace Tipton St John Primary School has been confirmed today by the Department for Education.
Today’s announcement follows successful campaigning by East Devon MP, Simon Jupp, to include flood risk in the criteria for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme.
The current school site in Tipton St John has seen numerous...
Stagecoach South West have announced today that following a review of supported bus services by Plymouth City Council, there are a number of changes to our Plymouth bus network. Stagecoach will be introducing three new services in partnership with Plymouth City Council.
Stagecoach has been awarded new contracts on Routes 4/4A/4B/4C, connecting the City Centre to Plymstock via Saltram...
A new and unusual animal has arrived at Paignton Zoo – a binturong. This curious animal is a small mammal that is often described as a ‘bearcat’ due to its striking similarity to both a small bear and a domestic cat.
The young female, named Fig after her favourite food, moved to Paignton Zoo from Cotswold Wildlife Park on Wednesday. She is now settling into her new home near the Ape...
