New analysis by the NSPCC of police recorded crime data reveals the number of crimes with an element of child sexual exploitation in the South West has almost tripled within the last year.
During 2021/22, a total of 3,866 crimes were recorded by Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset Police forces, compared to 1,383 offences in 2020/21*
A new £112,000 games area which will be able to host walking and regular netball and football will be open for the New Year, if all goes to plan.
Construction work, at the Newton Poppleford Playing Field, off Back Lane, began today (Monday, 24 October) and will continue for the next eight weeks – weather permitting.
The project, being led by Newton Poppleford and Harpford...
Devon-based charity The Donkey Sanctuary is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its state-of-the-art donkey hospital.
Since 2017, the donkey hospital at the organisation’s Brookfield Farm near Honiton, has treated over 1500 donkeys, both inside and outside the charity, and has provided training to veterinary surgeons and students alike.
An informal lunch hosted by Bro. Bill Cook from west Cornwall, Provincial Grand Master of the Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows has taken place at the popular ‘Tricky’s Hotel, Bar and Restaurant’, Redruth.
Guests of honour were Bro. Andrew Pooley, Vice President of the Oddfellow’s Southern Group Conference and his wife, Sis. Jennifer Pooley, Provincial Correspondence Secretary...
Three teams of intrepid adventurers from Exeter-based housebuilder Wain Homes hiked more than 20 miles in one day across the three highest hills of the Peak District, raising £12,000 for a youth charity.
Wain Homes contributed the registration fees for 13 employees to take on the sponsored challenge of climbing 1,300m up Kinder Scout, Bleaklow and The Black Hill. The walk is an epic...
This October welcomes the arrival of a brand new winter dining offer at Michael Caines’ renowned country house hotel, Lympstone Manor.
Available only in the Pool House, non-members and non-resident guests will be able to enjoy a two or three-course lunch overlooking the 11-acre vineyard and the hotel’s outdoor pool with views of the Exe Estuary beyond.
Wonder Pantomimes bring their touring pantomime paved with gold – Dick Whittington – to Tiverton this Christmas.
Join Dick and his faithful feline friend Tommy on their quest to seek fame and fortune in the City of London, where the streets are paved with gold and the evil Queen Rat dwells.
However, Dick dreams of being Lord Mayor of London and he is going to need all the help he can get from the beautiful Alice, Dame Dolly Dumpling and of course, lots of children!
Fun for all the family.
There will be two performances at Tiverton Community Arts Centre...
Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.
Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and...
A Princetown man has been jailed for 20 years for brutally stabbing and seriously injuring two police officers and for historic sexual offences against a child.
Jon Ross was sentenced to 12 years for his assault on two officers and eight years for historic sexual offences against a child, which are to be served consecutively.
