Devon and Cornwall Police is asking everyone this festive season, and throughout the coming year, to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime.
The Force’s two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. Although many people use the service responsibly there are still a significant...
Research reveals that more than half (55 per cent) of residents in the South West are planning to spend £185 each during this year’s winter sales.
Despite being more than a month into the frenzy of Christmas shopping, there appears to be no slowdown in bargain hunters’ thirst for a good deal. According to new research by www.TopCashback.co.uk more than half (55 per cent) of residents...
Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision.
At 9.35am on Wednesday 23 December a serious injury road traffic collision occurred on the five lane stretch of the carriageway in Morgan Road next to the park and ride, in Estover, Plymouth.
Involved in the collision were a red and white motorcycle and a 69 year old pedestrian....
A study published in the Lancet on 24 December suggests that blood pressure-lowering drugs should be offered to all individuals at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke regardless of their blood pressure at the start of treatment.,
Currently, doctors only offer blood pressure lowering drugs to people considered to have ‘high’ blood pressure. However, the research suggests that...
Marine biologist Caroline Cronin was remembered in Plymouth as her husband and daughter launched a Christmas appeal for the charity Brain Tumour Research.
Marcus, 36, and Florence, two-and-a-half, are inviting people to take part in the charity’s Hope Tree Appeal at its Centre of Excellence at Plymouth University.
Caroline worked at the National Marine Aquarium and was studying...
GWR is urging passengers to check journey times before they travel over the Christmas period as Network Rail carry out vital works to modernise the rail infrastructure.
Services will be altered between Thursday 24 December and Sunday 3 January as part of a programme of engineering in the Thames Valley needed for the launch of Crossrail in 2019, and continued works to electrify the...
Police are turning to the public to help them locate three men; two on a recall to prison and one for failing to appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court.
27-year-old Christopher Shakespeare (left in picture) has failed to comply with the conditions of his license and is wanted for a recall to prison. He is described as approximately 5’9” tall of slim build with short brown hair.
Devon and Cornwall Police is asking everyone this festive season, and throughout the coming year, to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime.
The Force’s two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. Although many people use the service responsibly there are still a significant...
House prices in the South West will see an increase of 5% over the course of next year according to the RICS housing forecast for 2016. This is lower than the national average increase of 6% but the same as London and Northern Island. The North East is likely to see the most modest price rise with a predicted increase for 2016 at 3%.
Transactions nationally will edge up to between 1.25...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has been getting crafty to help their homeless hounds feel as at home as possible this festive season, as staff prepare for what is expected to be another busy Christmas.
A local volunteer named Michelle Hindes, who makes bespoke embroidered bandanas for the dogs, has created festive decorations and personalised an array of Christmas stockings for some of the...
