Devon

RBL calls on VE Day veterans

The Royal British Legion will join the nation in marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) over the weekend of 8-10 May.

A series of national commemorative events will take place in London, and community events and celebrations are being organised across the country.

The Second World War generation will be at the heart of all activity. As part of this, the...

Sky Ride Plymouth to include new Laira Rail Bridge link

The route for this year’s Sky Ride Plymouth event has been announced – and it will include the brand new Laira Rail Bridge cycle path.

Work to restore the disused bridge is well under way and the new walking and cycling link over the River Plym will be open in plenty of time for the big event on Sunday 31 May.

Sky Ride Plymouth is a free mass-participation cycling event for all...

Devils aim to upset Rebels

PLYMOUTH Skills Group Devils gear up for back to back League Cup meetings with local rivals Somerset Cases Rebels this Good Friday and Saturday. Good Friday's meeting will be away at the Oak Tree Arena meeting starts at 7.30pm, writes Tim Locke. This will be the first chance for supporters to see the new look Devils side due to the cancellation of the Spring Classic Individual meeting last...

Plymouth Plan shortlisted for top award

Plymouth’s plan for the future is in the national spotlight after being shortlisted for a prestigious accolade from the Royal Town Planning Institute.

The Council has this week learnt its innovative Plymouth Plan is a finalist for the Excellence in Plan Making Practice Award for the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2015.

The plan was launched in summer 2013 and is not only...

Familes set to flock to Newton Abbot Races

After a hugely successful season opener, Newton Abbot Racecourse is expecting bumper crowds at their second fixture of the season on Easter Saturday 4th April.

As one of the most popular fixtures of the season for families, the racecourse will again be welcoming the first 200 children through the gates with a free chocolate Easter egg to celebrate the extended weekend.

The...

Police target rogue drivers on M5

Operation Vortex, the successful road safety campaign run by Devon and Cornwall Police, is to be staged on Thursday 2 April and on days throughout April and May.

Police will be using a number of unmarked vehicles including police motorbikes to help identify and target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others.

Officers from the Armed Response Unit...

Easter crackdown on illegal raves

Devon and Cornwall Police are fully prepared to prevent and disrupt any illegal rave activity across the two counties over the Easter holiday.

During the spring and summer Devon and Cornwall can be vulnerable to illegal raves, such as the problems encountered in recent years at Bellever and Davidstow.

Each year police have to remove a number of illegal raves which diverts...

Plymouth man seriously injured in assault

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Plympton at the weekend to come forward.

A 24-year-old man, from Plymouth, was approached by a man who punched him in the mouth and struck him over the back of the head in Fore Street, St Maurice.

The victim suffered serious head and facial injuries as a result of the attack that happened at around 9pm on Saturday 28 March...

Families set to flock to Newton Abbot Races

After a hugely successful season opener, Newton Abbot Racecourse is expecting bumper crowds at their second fixture of the season on Easter Saturday 4th April.

As one of the most popular fixtures of the season for families, the racecourse will again be welcoming the first 200 children through the gates with a free chocolate Easter egg to celebrate the extended weekend.

The...

New restorative justice project launched in Plymouth

Victims of crime in Plymouth can now request to meet the person responsible.

Funding has been provided from the Office for Police and Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice, to launch a new adult restorative justice project in the city.

The money is being provided to support the new victims code, that will give everyone the right to a restorative process.

The...

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